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Can the due diligence process of buying a franchise be over-emphasized? Nick Bibby says it can't and he talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the dangers of being less than comprehensive when researching a franchise opportunity, or frankly, buying or starting any business.

Who is the best presidential candidate for small business? Jim Blasingame talks about who he thinks is the best candidate based on several small business issues, including taxes, health care and others.

What will the next 12 months look like for our economy? Richard DeKaser talks with Jim Blasingame about how we got ourselves into this financial mess and how we'll get ourselves out of it. They also talk about the role and dangers of of governments involvement in the resolution of our economic challenges.

How to value and leverage communities for your small business? Jim Canterucci talks with Jim Blasingame about the value and power of communities and how to leverage them on many levels in your business.

Life-long learning -- are you and your staff keeping up? Jane Pollak talks with Jim Blasingame about the importance of life-long learning for every member of our businesses, as well as a number of examples of distance learning opportunities that cost little or nothing to acquire.

Is the government helping or hurting the economic recovery process? Bill Brandt talks with Jim Blasingame about the steps the government is taking and the mistakes that have been made. They also talk about what an Obama administration will do in the first four years -- will it look more like Clinton or Carter.

What should sales people be focusing on right now? Rob Jolles and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the fundamental practices and attitudes all sales people must employ to make sure they accomplish their sales goals, even in a challenging economy.

How is a challenging economy different for introverts? Pat Weber talks with Jim Blasingame about how to make sure that you not only make the sales calls, but that you follow-up.

What are small business owners saying about the holiday season prospects? Gail Goodman talks with Jim Blasingame about the results of a recent survey of small businesses about the holiday season. They also talk about what to do to maximize your sales opportunity.

Where will the leadership come from to lead our economy in the future? Andrew Sherman talks with Jim Blasingame about the principles in his new book which point to the players on Main Street -- small business owners -- as the people who will lead us out of the economic challenges with values and trust as the fundamental building blocks.