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How is the economic recovery progressing? Richard DeKaser talks with Jim Blasingame about whether the recent bump in economic activity is sustainable or a temporary reaction to fiscal steroids.

How do you prevent a public relations nightmare from happening to your business? Rich Galen and Jim Blasingame talk about some current PR scenarios, like the Tiger Woods issue, and offer suggestions and tips on how to behave when faced with a PR challenge.

There is a virtual world in your business' future. Jorian Clarke joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how small businesses will compete in the global economy by creating virtual world experiences for customers.

Business is so much easier when we just ask customers what they want. Linda Ireland talks to Jim Blasingame about why our customers' experiences with us are the key to growing sales and profits in the future.

Reporting on how his energy company has leveraged strategic alliances to grow from zero to $20 million in sales in two years, Josh Costell joins Jim Blasingame to discuss this important 21st century strategy, plus a little about the growing green industry.

What is the credit crisis doing to the franchise industry? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report that the credit crunch is definitely affecting franchise opportunities and what can be done to mitigate the lack of traditional financing.

Why is India more exciting than China, in terms of the global marketplace? Bill Schley joins Jim Blasingame to report on his recent trip to India and why he thinks small businesses should be doing business there.

Survival requires a commitment to marketing. Cliff Ennico and Jim Blasingame talk about the difficult but essential management commitment to a marketing strategy when the economy is not good.

The new customer paradigm: total control. Jim Blasingame reveals the three customer relationship elements that are part of The Age of the Customer™, and what small businesses must do about it.

What will the proposed health care legislation impact small businesses? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to reveal his thoughts on current health care reform debate and what passage of the current proposal would mean for small businesses.