Is your business plan serving your business? Charlie Fewell visits with Jim Blasingame, host of the radio talk show, The Small Business Advocate Show, as they talk about how to make sure you're making the proper plans for success in 2008.

Jim Blasingame takes one segment to share his thoughts on taking care of an aging parent, including his experience on making decisions for them at the end of their life.

Jim Blasingame talks about his thoughts on a number of topics, including the commodity bubble, the coming commodity bubble burst, the alternative minimum tax and what should be done, and a topic Jim is not wishy-washy on, unions.

What are the ultimate best practices to focus on when the economy slows? Robert Levin talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the essential survival lessons offered by three panelists at a recent small business event he hosted.

Does anyone ever have fun in your organization? Scott Christopher talks with Jim Blasingame about why encouraging levity in your business is not just a pleasant thing to do, it's a best practice.

How's your small business doing in the current economy. Anita Campbell and Jim Blasingame talk about the attitude small business owners must have to survive and thrive, regardless of the economic environment in front of them.

Is teleworking in your future? Is managing a teleworker in your future? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about why all businesses should consider teleworking as one of its management options on the small business radio program The Small Business Advocate Show

Are you familiar with all of the ways a small business can go public? Joseph Meuse talks with Jim Blasingame about how to use the reverse merger approach to going public.

How do you properly merge two corporate cultures when two businesses merge? Bob Kustka talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the steps that must be taken to make sure the acquiring company doesn't lose most of the human capital of the company being acquired.

Do your employees believe it's safe to bring you bad news? Susan Anunzio and Jim Blasingame talk about how to make sure your people don't keep important information from you, especially the bad news.