How a small business exported bacteria and got rich. Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report on how one small business used the U.S. Commercial Service as a partner to grow his bio-business globally.

There has never been more help available to small business exporters. Jim Blasingame reveals the multiple layers of export/import support available though government organizations as well as business resources, all of which take the intimidation out of doing business abroad.

Small business exporters should never worry about getting paid. Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the various resources that Ex-Im Bank provides for small business exporters, including seller and buyer financing and receivables insurance.

In 2011, Ex-Im Bank approved $6 billion in financing to small business. Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the upward trend of U.S. small business exporters and the growing assistance provided by Ex-Im Bank.

Is the economy improving? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to report that while the economy is growing, it still has a number of challenges that makes it seem like a slow economy.

Which campaign tax proposal will work? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to compare the GOP presidential hopefuls' tax reform platforms with what is needed and what can actually be implemented.

Is the Fed subscribing to the Chubby Checker economic theory? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the Federal Reserve Board is adjusting its policies with what is being called the "Twist." Chubby Checker, call your office.

Does GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain's tax proposal have merit? Doug Stives joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Herman Cain's "9-9-9" tax reform would work and whether it would solve problems or create more.

Let the U.S. Commercial Service be your partner in growing your business abroad. Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the U.S. Commercial Service can help your small business create and execute a successful exporting strategy.

After years of languishing, the U.S. has signed three new trade agreements. Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why it's good news that the U.S. has new Free Trade Agreements with Panama, Columbia, and South Korea.