Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss issues in this week's <i>Kiplinger Letter</i>, including investment options, economic conditions, the government transition, including the new SBA administrator, and other current topics.

What are the prime characteristics of a leader? Barry Conchie joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to be a great leader and how to get people to follow you.

What are the prospects for success of Obama's infrastructure plan? Steve Malanga joins Jim Blasingame to explain what the President Elect's plan is and some of the challenges he will have in executing it.

What are the conflicts between Main Street and Wall Street? Gary Moore talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the ways that these two sectors are at cross-purposes, and how we can fix that problem.

Why is it important to think of your small business' health the way you do your personal health? Mark Richardson joins Jim Blasingame with tips about how to give your business a complete checkup.

Are there unique issues in this recession regarding buying or selling a small business? Russell Brown joins Jim Blasingame to explain how this downturn changes the way a small business sale is financed. They also answer the question, is this a good time to try to sell your business?

The economy continues to take a toll on the attitude and assets of small businesses, according to Bill Dunkelberg's monthly NFIB report, as he joins Jim Blasingame to discuss these issues and the economy in general.

How can small business owners get their personal finances in order in 2009? Nicole Hall joins Jim Blasingame with ideas and tip on how to take control of your finances in 2009.

What will the Obama administration and the 111th Congress have in store for small business? Karen Kerrigan provides a report in this interview with Jim Blasingame, including issues like taxes, health care, environment, etcc.

How long with the recession last and how will it impact small businesses? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the recession, what it will take to recover, and other current affairs.