One of the most important relationships is with the time you have. Bob Negen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the time we have and the work we have to do, and how to create a more productive relationship between these two.

What are small business owners most concerned about?Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to reveal Sage Business Index findings of small business concerns, especially pricing pressure from vendors without the ability to raise prices, plus uncertainty about the economy.

Small businesses can find efficiencies and opportunity in the cloud-based resources. Microsoft's Russ Madlener joins Jim Blasingame to discuss cloud resources available for small businesses from multi-faceted collaboration to data backup.

Cloud computing is not only a business best practice, it creates jobs. Microsoft's Russ Madlener joins Jim Blasingame to report on research indicating how cloud computing will help small businesses create jobs in the future.

Are women better at using influencing tactics than men? Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to gain commitment through collaboration, plus how the genders use commitment tactics differently.

Use inspiration and consultation to influence others. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to gain commitment through the influencing tactics of inspiration appeal and consultation.

Use influence communication tactics to advance your ideas. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to identify the four most prominent influencing tactics, including rational persuasion, that will help you gain commitment from others.

Businesses are focusing more on customers and less on non-core competencies. Tatum's Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report strengthening order backlogs that are possible due to practicing outsourcing non-core competencies.

What does your pricing strategy look like? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why every small business needs a pricing strategy that includes the cost, the market and your ability to deliver unique value.

Are you becoming more complacent and therefore less relevant? Pam Bilbrey joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to not become complacent in your business by listening to customers and watching industry trends.