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Why do politicians do more talking about small business than working on policies that help this critical market sector? Jonathon Zuck joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the disparity between rhetoric and performance by the political class. They also discuss the dangers of global influences on Internet governance.

How to keep your nose to the survival grindstone and your eye on the opportunity horizon. Paul Casey and Jim Blasingame talk about managing for survival while planning for future success.

Do you follow astrology? Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the idea of how astrological circumstances may play a part in how customers behave and markets respond.

Jim Blasingame talks about why small businesses should think about building customer communities instead of social media in The Age of the Customer™.

What are the key issues small businesses should consider when taking dramatic reorganization steps in order to survive a recession and prepare for recovery?Dario Priolo joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the results of a nationwide survey on this topic.

Since 1998, Jim Blasingame has helped the SBA celebrate National Small Business Week. In this his 12th consecutive SBW, Jim talks about his small business heroes, the SBA and how to get these two groups working more closely together.

How's the economy doing? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the results of the Tatum Survey about the attitudes on the economy from business owners and managers around the country. This month's report is very encouraging.

Why is a recession a good time for small business start-ups to consider a classic partnership, instead of going it alone. David Gage talks with Jim Blasingame about the efficiencies, leverage and also some of the cautionary issues of a partnership.

What are some women doing to survive and thrive in this recession? Mary Cantando joins Jim Blasingame with stories about how some women have turned adversity into opportunity.

Is the economy heading is a good direction? Economist Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to report that the economy will likely still be losing steam the rest of 2009, but that the losses will diminish so that while we don't like the numbers, we will like the trend. He also offers his thoughts on government intervention into the marketplace.