Will 2009 prove to be a year of entrepreneurial opportunity or merely a transition year. Darren Hardy and Jim Blasingame talk about why right now may be the best opportunity for entrepreneurs in the current age.

What's in the economic stimulus plan for small business? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to talk about this issue, plus tax planning, including how to avoid being audited.

Cash has always been king, but in a recession, it's the emperor. Gene Siciliano talks with Jim Blasingame about how to work with customers to maintain a steady and reliable cash flow, including ways to improve accounts receivable.

Generation Y - born between 1977 and 1994 - are entering the marketplace and making their impact. Donna Fenn has been studying this group and she talks with Jim Blasingame about what motivates them and the impact they will have on the marketplace.

Can you still get top dollar for your business, even in a recession? Steve Kaplan joins Jim Blasingame to provide tips and best practices on how to structure a business sale so you get the maximum price, even in a challenging economy.

What do you do when your business needs more capital, or when you've outgrown your bank? Joseph Meuse talks with Jim Blasingame about the reverse merger approach to taking your company public, including how the current challenges of the capital markets have created increased demand for this vehicle.

Why is this woman-owned small business finding success in 2009? Rebecca Boenigk joins Jim Blasingame to explain that their 20 years of success, even in 2009, is due to their devotion to their niche, which means not trying to be all things to all people.

If you need to hire, or retain, high-performing employees, perhaps the best way is through a deferred compensation plan. Brett Ellen talks with Jim Blasingame about how these plans work and why you should consider them as part of your company's long-term strategy.

What challenges do small businesses face in this economy and how long before things turn around? Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what small businesses can expect in terms of an end of the recession and what the recovery will look like.

Is the government helping or hurting the economy, and how does it look for 2009 and beyond? Bill Conerly joins Jim Blasingame to talk about these issues including the role 2009 will play in getting us ready for 2010.