How does the economy look currently and for the near term? Sam Norwood talks with Jim Blasingame about what his partners across the country are saying about their perspectives on the economy.

How is the global financial crisis impacting small business? Barbara Weltman talks with Jim Blasingame about what the economy looks like on Main Street, plus the tax proposals of the two presidential candidates, and finally, some of the key tax deadlines coming up.

What does the state by state electoral college map show for the presidential campaigns? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why the national polls don't matter but the so-called battleground states do. They also talk about the impact of the economic story on the campaigns, plus future government intervention in the markets, and finally they talk about alternative energy sources and innovations.

How can you prepare for business entertaining and gifting for the holidays? Colleen Rickenbacher talks with Jim Blasingame about what to do and especially what not to do during the holidays. She also gives Jim a lesson on how to identify his bread plate and water glass.

Is this a good time to start a new retail small business? James Dion tells Jim Blasingame that this actually is a good time to start certain retail businesses. They also talk about how to survive and thrive in a tough economy.

How many levels of your emergency/disaster contingency plans do you have for your small business? Jeff Zbar talks about this with Jim Blasingame, small business expert and host of The Small Business Advocate Show.

What does the credit landscape look like for buying and financing the purchase of a small business. Russell Brown talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the elements of purchasing a business in a tight credit market on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show

What does it take to be successful as a small business owner? Barry Moltz talks with Jim Blasingame about how small business owners can learn how to bounce from both successes and failures on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

Are you protected against malicious software (malware) that could infect your computer? Jeff Zbar talks about this with Jim Blasingame, small business expert and host of The Small Business Advocate Show.

As you're doing your business planning, how important are projections? Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about how to use projections in the planning process and then extend that capability to the actual operation of your business on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.