When you network, what are your motivations? Pat talks with Jim about how to make sure that your networking motivations will produce long term success for your small business.

International Networking Week is the week that extra emphasis and awareness is given to this 21st century skill that is critical for small business owners to have. Ivan talks with Jim about this week and some of the things that are happening around the world in recognition it.

How far is your networking efforts getting you? Andrea joins Jim to offer several networking tips and to explain that networking is part of business development process, not the end of it.

Are you a world-class networker? Trish talks with Jim about how to become a real world-class networker, regardless of where you are.

Why do small business start-ups increase during economic downturns? Jim and Jeff discuss this issue, plus the importance of making sure your online strategy is up-to-date on the small business radio program The Small Business Advocate Show.

Do you have the right attitude to be a successful networker? Ilise talks with Jim about how attitude contributes -- or not -- to your networking success. They also talk about using dogs (honest) as a networking ice-breaker.

How does online networking compare to in-person networking? Ivan talks with Jim about this, plus now attitude plays a part in successful networking.

What does a butterfly have to do with networking? Ivan talks with Jim about how the butterfly effect impacted him and how it can be involved in virtually every human interaction we have.

How are women different than men when their networking and doing business? Trish and Jim talk about some of these differences, and how they help and hinder women in their quest for success in the marketplace.

How is networking different in other countries? Andrea has just returned from a trip to China, and she talks with Jim about what you need to know when making new acquaintances and business prospects in other countries and cultures.