Shareholder reform, space exploration and President Obama's trip to Asia are the topics discussed by Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame. When will the U.S. go back to the moon, and will Obama have a successful trip to China?

Reporting on the many small business exporting resources, Doug Barry talks to Jim Blasingame about the exciting examples of tools, people and financial resources that are available to make exporting a reality for small businesses.

What are the trends that will influence our businesses? Gerald Celente joins Jim Blasingame to talk about trends in the economy, the marketplace, U.S. politics and geo-politics.

Shawn Askinosie shares his American small business story with Jim Blasingame about how he went from being an attorney to a chocolate maker who buys his ingredients directly from the cocoa farmer and exports his candy and other products around the world.

Could bartering help you preserve cash and grow sales?Steve Bolles joins Jim Blasigname to talk about the concept of bartering as a business strategy, including practical tips, tax issues, and the multi-party transactions that can happen with a barter network.

The government is standing by to help small business experts, according to Fred Hochberg, as he explains to Jim Blasingame how the Ex-Im Bank will guarantee the financial elements of an export transaction to make sure small businesses get paid.

Joan Pryde and Jim Blasingame examine this week's Kiplinger Letter, including impending new oversight and regulation on workplace issues, plus the economic recovery and several tax issues.

Reporting on small business economic conditions, Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to review this months's NFIB report, including small business confidence levels, employment trends, inventory levels, etc.

What does American manufacturing look like in the global economy of the 21st century? Mitch Free talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the real issues and opportunities that are part of the manufacturing landscape for small businesses.

Austin Kiplinger is a national treasure, a witness to a century one of Jim Blasingame's heroes. Listen as Jim interviews this 91 year-old journalist about keeping contemporary and opportunities challenges in perspective.