How does the economy look for the next 60 days according to small business managers polled on the Tatum Survey? Sam Norwood and Jim Blasingame go over economic conditions found in this month's Tatum Survey. It's not all bad - there are some bright spots.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame talk about small business issues covered in the <i>Kiplinger Letter</i>, including saving the banking industry, economic stimulus, a "buy American' movement and why small businesses must be more adaptable in 2009.

There are many ways to cut costs and find operating efficiencies besides cutting jobs. Bill Harrison joins Jim Blasingame to talk about small businesses tips and best practices for cutting costs without losing your talent pool.

What is REALLY in the stimulus package for small businesses?Giovanni Coratolo talks with Jim Blasingame about the good the bad and the ugly part of this legislation for small business. Unfortunately, it's mostly bad.

How do you grow a local business into a national one, without leaving home? Andrew Field joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how he accomplished this, plus his thoughts on how to help small businesses during this recession.

How do small business retailers deal with the challenges of this recession? James Dion and Jim Blasingame talk about tips an best practices that will help a retailer not only survive but actually thrive this year.

The so-called "stimulus bill" is mostly pork but not much for small businesses, according to Jim Blasingame, who compared this behavior to what happened after 9-11. That Congress piled a lot of pork onto legislation that was titled national security. This one is doing the same thing in the name of economic stimulus.

Is the government's approach to stimulating the economy really going to do that and will it be good for small business? Tony Paradiso and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the details and explain why the bill is more pork barrel spending than stimulus.

Can small business owners benefit from a business coach, even during a recession? Rich Allen joins Jim Blasingame to explain the value of a business coach and why investing in one could be the difference between survival and, well, you know.

How has the credit market improved for small business and what should President Obama do to help? Tom Markel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about both of these issues, including Tom's proposal to the new president.