What are your management peers saying about the economy? Bill Soward joins Jim Blasingame to report on the most recent survey of business managers concerning the recession and possibility of economic recovery.

How do you squeeze profits out of the 30% of your operation that isn't related to employees and capital expense? Steve Martin talks with Jim Blasingame about those costs of doing business that are less visible than others.

Are you getting the most performance out of your people? Tim Irwin talks with Jim Blasingame about how to maximize the effort of the employees of your small business and help them take ownership of their assignments.

What kind of economic recovery are we in for and how fast will it happen? Jim Blasingame talks about some of the issue around converting from a deep recession to a healthy recovery, including some of the challenges that have to be overcome and how long this could take.

There are small business success stories, even in a recession. Jay Myers offers hope by telling Jim Blasingame about how his small business has weathered the storm successfully.

What can small business owners learn about know when and where to take a stand from Abraham Lincoln. Gene Griessman tells Jim Blasingame that Lincoln was willing to fight for what he believed in, but he learned how to pick his fights.

The economy is turning around, according to the Tatum survey, as Sam Norwood reports with Jim Blasingame, including upticks in sales, credit availability and other critical economic indicators.

What is on the mind of small business owners today? Pamela Springer talks with Jim Blasingame about the most pressing issues small business owners are facing, including how to do more with less, and the best ways to connect with prospects and stay connected with customers.

If you want to be more successful in your small business, spend more time on strategic thinking, according to Rich Horwath, who joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the critical nature of thinking "out front" of where your business is right now.

What is the current state of economic recovery? How long will it take for recovery to turn into expansion? Bill Brandt talks about this with Jim Blasingame, plus his thoughts on the current health care reform debate, as well as the credit environment for small businesses.