We still don’t like the numbers, but the optimism trend is up. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report why this month’s NFIB Optimism Index indicates another small uptick in optimism, albeit only slightly.

Small business must be diligent in protecting free markets against government interference. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the U.S. Chamber’s upcoming Small Business Summit which will feature small business policy issues.

Government should support all job creating sectors. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to report why some economic news coming out of Washington is false and reported to serve an agenda instead of accuracy.

The future of America will be decided in 2012. Giovanni Coratolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the 2012 election is one of the most important in the modern history of America.

Surviving small businesses have learned how to operate without growth. NFIB’s Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the employment challenges that face a struggling economy.

Access to capital is not a problem for small businesses. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report the NFIB Index reveals low capital spending despite the availability of credit, plus higher sales, but still at recession levels.

Why aren't small businesses more optimistic? NFIB's Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report that 3-1/2 years after the economic collapse, small businesses are still not optimistic about the future.

Tatum reports business conditions are not great. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report the Tatum Survey reveals, contrary to news out of Washington, businesses are not inclined to hire.

Why are service and retail strengthening? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report the retail/service sectors are currently strong, and they explain why manufacturing numbers might be misleading.

The Tatum survey tracks the economic foundation. Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report the latest Tatum Survey that reveals Main Street businesses are not buying the recent economic hype.