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What is the truth about Thanksgiving? Ken Davis is back to talk to Jim Blasingame about the people, traditions, facts and fiction about one of the great American holidays, Thanksgiving.

How do you create a productive discount strategy to drive traffic without giving the store away? Ryan Torresan talks with Jim Blasingame about discounting strategies and tools to consider as you attempt to balance sales growth with profitability.

The health care reform legislation weaving its way through Congress will be very dangerous for small businesses. Jim Copland reports with Jim Blasingame, as they reveal some of the provisions that are not widely known.

The key to sustaining customer relationships is connection. Neal Creighton and Jim Blasingame talk about how to use electronic tools to foster dialogue with customers resulting in a connection that can be more important than any marketing strategy.

How do you align your sales goals with your social media strategy? Joanne Black talks with Jim Blasingame about using the tools and efficiency of social media, without losing the intrinsically valuable sales elements of personal, vocal and in-person contact.

What are small business managers are saying about the economy? Bill Soward joins Jim Blasingame to report on the most recent survey of financial professionals and the news continues to be caution and concern.

Can good business decisions be compatible with doing the right thing? Can doing the right thing for society also be good for business? Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how companies should behave when today's world demands socially responsive products and services.

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?

How is the national economy impacting the financial health of the states? Joan Pryde talks about with Jim Blasingame, including the total record state budget deficits being projected.

What are the new changes to the tax code regarding loss carry-back? Joan Pryde talks with Jim Blasingame about this, as well as the home-owner tax credit.