One of the most challenging issues for home-based businesses is local zoning restrictions, coupled with ignorance about the impact of a home-based business, and Beverley talks with Jim about how to handle this.

What do you do with your small business when you travel? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame, small business expert, talk about this on The Small Business Advocate Show.

Business ownership is a journey that can take you in directions you didn't expect, and Bev joins Jim to talk about the success story of one small business while on their journey.

At the beginning of every year there are a number of things we need to do to update our business records, etc., and home-based business expert Jeff Zbar talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the ones to look at.

Even home-based businesses have to plan in order to turn their hard work into success, and Beverley joins Jim to talk about one such success story.

Whether it's just the most economical way to start your business or your long-term plan, being home-based is a great option and Jeff Zbar talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the reasons.

Business planning includes doing the right research before starting a business, and Beverly talks with Jim about an example of what happens when the research isn't done properly.

The holiday season is a good time to subordinate yourself to the needs of others, and Bev and Jim talk about some of the ways to make that happen.

With an initial discussion of the Jewish holiday, Hanukkah, Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame then talk about what small business owners should be doing to get ready for 2007.

All of us should listen to what our bodies are telling us are warning signs about potential health problems. Beverley will talk with Jim first about a recent health issue she had and what she learned. They go on to talk about how to make sure you have enough capital to start your home-based business.