What should the Obama administration do to help small businesses during the recession?Barry Moltz joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the specific things the government should do to support - not bail-out - small businesses this years.

When the attitude is often one of concern for the economy, how does a small business maintain close relationships with employees, customers and vendors? Jack Mitchell talks with Jim Blasingame about how to "hug" these groups, even in a recession.

Do you know who your most ideal customer prospect is? Chad and Jeff Koser talk with Jim Blasingame about these customer, which they call "Zebras," how to find them efficiently and stay focused on them.

The top 10 Small Business survival steps to take in 2009, as explained by Jim Blasingame. Jim talks about cash management, bank relationships, and several other critical steps that will contribute to your survival in 2009.

Can small business teams get stronger, even in a recession? Even when there have been lay-offs? Kristin Arnold joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to maintain high-functioning teams, even in a down economy and even if there has been employee reductions.

What are the first steps President Obama will take with regard to health care reform? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the SCHIP program and why it's the "down payment" toward universal healthcare by the government.

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.

How does your personality affect performance when dealing with stressful situations? Pierce and Jane Howard join Jim Blasingame to explain how to deal with stess and anxiety to improve performance and health.

Steve Forbes offers his thoughts on the economy, with Jim Blasingame, including government's attempts to help, as well as advice on how small businesses can survive through this recession.

With so much fear and uncertainty in the marketplace, how do we rise above all of it. Joe Bailey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the many faces of fear and how to manage it effectively.