What does the manufacturing economy look like? Darlene Miller joins Jim Blasingame to report on what the manufacturing industry is experiencing, including a slow economy, but also good news about an increase in on-shoring manufacturing jobs.

How do markets outside the U.S. look for small business exporters? Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the opportunities around the globe that small business exporters are taking advantage of right now.

This is one government agency that really does help small businesses. Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to explain some of the financial services and support Ex-Im Bank has available to help small businesses create and execute a successful export strategy. .

An export strategy is a great way to grow your business. Ex-Im Bank president, Fred Hochberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on how small businesses are developing export strategies that help them grow even when the U.S. economy softens.

Are we headed for dangerous inflation? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the world is awash in money, but that this doesn't have to mean that we're heading into inflationary times.

Service is different in Europe from America. John Stanton joins Jim Blasingame to report on how customer service differs from Europe to the U.S., and why the difference matters.

Manufacturing jobs are being repatriated back to the U.S. Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the onshoring of manufacturing jobs is a real and increasing trend due to global economic and political reasons, on The Small Business Advocate Show.

America is the only industrialized nation that has a Generation Y. Ken Gronbach joins Jim Blasingame to discuss population realities and changing demographics of other countries compared to the U.S.

Learn something about the culture and language when traveling abroad. Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to avoid the "Ugly American" moniker, by learning some words of the language and being sensitive to the culture.

What do Americans need to know when speaking to a non-English audience? Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame with tips on how to speak to non-English speaking audiences, including with interpreters.