What does the capital market look like for small business? Steve Strauss joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues of raising capital in today’s economic environment, especially for start-ups.

Are you ready for an unusual way to raise capital? Jorian Clarke joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a website that makes your creative idea available to the public who vote their acceptance by donating money to your plan.

How do you get your family to support your start-up? John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to talk to your family about your vision, and possible sacrifices of resources and time, when you are starting a small business.

Starting a business is easy; running and growing one is not. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to give your start up the greatest chance to succeed, plus the importance of family support to your start up’s success.

What are some creative ways to finance a franchise acquisition? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to talk about financing a franchise through a rollover 401(k), plus the risks variables and creativity requirements of owning a franchise.

Jim says franchising is entrepreneurial coloring inside the lines. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why franchising is a great compromise for those who want to be entrepreneurs without the risk of a start up - but can you follow instructions?

Do you know who your profile customer is? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss her new DIY workshop program and reveal why every small business start-up must identify who its specific prospective customer is.

Are the young folks in Generation Y entrepreneurial? Donna Fenn joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why so many members of Gen Y are starting their own businesses and why they are ready for 21st century entrepreneurship.

We’ve come a long way, baby! Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolution of the perception of home-based businesses from something embarrassing to what is now considered just one of the ways to do business.

Bootstrapping is a good boot camp for how to be judicious with your capital. John Bradberry joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the advantages of funding your small business on early revenues, plus tips on how to manage with a bootstrapper’s mentality.