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What will cause the next economic expansion? Michael Cox joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what caused the last economic expansion and predict what factors will produce the next one. They also talk about investment opportunities in the coming expansion, including what small businesses should plan for.

There are many leadership lessons we can learn from historic and divine leaders, and Dave Anderson discusses with Jim Blasingame some of the traits of leaders such as King David and others. They also talk about some of the most important characteristics of a leader.

How do you maximize education expenses in a recession? Farnoosh Torabi is back with Jim Blasingame to offer tips and resources on how to get the most out of your education budget this year. Plus she talks about helping the younger generations deal with their finances.

Clearly ethical lapses have created a dangerous condition in our world and Len Marrella talks with Jim Blasingame about the conditions and how we can regain and reinstall ethical behavior in the marketplace and in government. Jim reminds Len that small business owners are excellent ethical models to follow.

What does leadership look like? Michael Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the characteristics of leadership and the invaluable contribution it makes to the success of any organization.

What is the likelihood of climate change, carbon limiting legislation in the current Congress? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to report on what Kiplinger has to say about this topic, plus Jim's thoughts on how a carbon tax will hurt the economy.

Is your business prepared for a disaster? Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the potential disasters that could befall a small business and offer several tips, resources and best practices to help you be prepared.

How does a small business stay in front of prospects and customers when the economy is slow and the budget is tight? Paula Lovell talks with Jim Blasingame about some low-cost, no-cost marketing tools, tips and best practices that will help you stay competitive.

There are many initial requirements to having a successful start-up, and Richard Hooker joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of them, including the plan, the capital, grants and venture capital.

Customer care excellence can best be accomplished when companies look at themselves from the customer's perspective. JoAnna Brandi talks about this with Jim Blasingame, including training all employees about how to serve customers with their perspective in mind.