How is the global recession impacting China and how will that impact small business? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame with a report on what we should know about what's happening in China.

Will intellectual property (IP)be impacted by the recession? Ken Krosin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about this issue, including the creation of new innovations and the defense of existing IP.

Is it more important during a recession for a small business to communicate with prospects and customers in a recession? Alison Diboll joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this and to offer a communication strategies.

What can small businesses learn from the results of a retail customer survey? Robert Gordman joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent retail survey and what can be learned about what customers want.

How will 2009 be for the smallest of small businesses? Terri Lonier and Jim Blasingame discuss some issues facing the largest marketplace sector, the solo business owner, or micropreneur.

What will the Obama administration and the 111th Congress have in store for small business? Karen Kerrigan provides a report in this interview with Jim Blasingame, including issues like taxes, health care, environment, etcc.

How does a small business establish an effective fee and pricing structure in a recession? Kate Kelly joins Jim Blasingame with tips on setting profitable fees and pricing when there is downward economic pressure.

How are the small business economic conditions trending? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Survey, which this month includes some green arrows, which is good news.

What should small business owners be thinking about in 2009? Cliff Ennico and Jim Blasingame to talk about the importance of humility and discipline in 2009.

What does a recession do to franchise opportunities? Nick Bibby talks the Jim Blasingame about how a recession impacts franchise creation as well as purchsing.