What do you know about patents? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several of the popular myths about acquiring, owning, protecting and infringing on patents.

What do you have to do to make sure you are a secure online merchant? Dr. Tim Cranny joins Jim Blasingame to talk about security (PCI) challenges and business opportunities for those who use electronic credit card processing, whether in person or online.

What's the best way to keep your small business out of the court room? Attorney, Marjorie Jobe, joins Jim Blasingame to talk about ways to avoid being sued by employees, including examples of lawsuits brought by the EEOC.

How do you negotiate with vendors when cash flow is a problem? Jerry Silberman joins Jim Blasingame to explain specific tips and strategies on how to maximize your cash when settling with creditors and vendors.

How does a small business owner choose and work with an attorney? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several tips and best practices on how a small business owner finds, chooses and works successfully with an attorney.

When should you incorporate your small business start-up? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to explain why and when you should think about going from sole proprietor to a corporation or limited liability company (LLC). They also talk about how to find those first customers.

Are the courts restricting business method patents? Ken Krosin joins Jim Blasingame to define business methods as intellectual property and to report on a new direction the courts are taking on allowing the patentability of business method patents.

What's in an intellectual property portfolio? IP attorney, David Dawsey, joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the possible components of an intellectual property (IP) portfolio, and why your small business needs one.

What is the impact of Intellectual property on small business success? David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to report on research that showed a direct connection between having and intellectual property strategy and the ability to attract investors and customers.

Beware of the emerging franchise. That's the advice of attorney, Cliff Ennico, as he talks with Jim Blasingame about low-cost franchise opportunities offered by new or untested franchises with very few other franchisees.