U.S. small manufacturers can't find qualified workers. Karen Kurek joins Jim Blasingame with the McGladrey Monitor survey of small manufacturers who say they can't find qualified workers and are very concerned about tax policy uncertainty.

Most U.S. small manufacturers are S Corps or LLCs. Karen Kurek joins Jim Blasingame to report that most small manufacturers are worried about the U.S. and global economies, and that most are structured as pass-through tax entities.

Why are business owners and managers withholding investing? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report that business owners have many negative issues to be concerned with and very few positive influence.

What is the condition of the EU from an Ireland perspective? Conor Healy joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the EU fiscal and economic struggled look from the perspective of Cork, Ireland Chamber of Commerce.

What is the job of the Chamber in County Cork, Ireland? Conor Healy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the County Cork economy and what his Chamber is doing to support local businesses.

How is the recovery going in the Republic of Ireland? Conor Healy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the business conditions of the Republic of Ireland and how they're turning the economy around after the financial crisis.

Why doesn't the U.S. have a comprehensive trade strategy? J.R. Martin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the evidence that show the U.S. government needs to reassess its trade agreements and policies.

Is the U.S. naive when it negotiates trade agreements? J.R. Martin joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the mistakes the U.S. has made in negotiating and executing trade agreements.

Could water become more valuable than oil for future generations? John Stanton joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact of a growing global population on the planet's finite water supply and consequently, on our lives and businesses.

Global demand for commodities will continue to drive prices higher. John Stanton joins Jim Blasingame to report on the rising middle class in many countries will increase both demand and prices for commodities.