What is the behavior of consumers during this holiday season? Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the level and type of spending consumers will be doing during this slow economy.

Where do the "clean technologies" stand with the collapse of oil prices? Clint Wilder joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the future of clean technology, such as electric cars, hydrogen cells and other examples.

Growing sales revenue can be difficult for a small business in a challenging economy, but John Arnold talks with Jim Blasingame to talk about how to use email marketing to stay connected to existing customers and prospects.

Small businesses with successful business models and existing banking relationships with an independent bank can get credit. Terry Neese and Jim Blasingame talk about this why reports to the contrary are false.

The words we use in our small business do matter. Jim Ballard and Jim Blasingame talk about why it's important to take a little extra time and consideration before we speak or deliver something in writing, including advertising.

The age of the simple shopkeeper is gone. Bob Negen joins Jim Blasingame to explain why survival as a 21st century retailer requires technological sophistication, especially in online marketing.

Do you know the difference between a sparkle-brain, a linear and a cross-dominant? Liz Franklin talks with Jim Blasingame about why this understanding is critical to successful hiring practices.

As one of the Web 2.0 resources, how can Twitter be used by a small business? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Twitter works and why you should look into it as a marketing resource, as well as an information source.

How does a small business incorporate a social media strategy into it's business plan? Ken Leebow joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the buzz on social media and how small business get get into the game.

How small businesses can consider offering sabbaticals to employees as an alternative to layoffs during a slow economy. Barbara and Elizabeth Pagano explain to Jim Blasingame how this works.