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What were the positive and the concerning elements of Barack Obama's acceptance speech? Jim Blasingame talks about some of the things he liked about Sen. Obama's speech, and also some of the elements of the speech that concern him, from a small business perspective.

As you're doing your business planning, how important are projections? Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about how to use projections in the planning process and then extend that capability to the actual operation of your business on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

Are you protected against malicious software (malware) that could infect your computer? Jeff Zbar talks about this with Jim Blasingame, small business expert and host of The Small Business Advocate Show.

What do you need to know before you pitch your company to Wal-Mart? Wendy Bounds talks with Jim Blasingame about what she learned from those who have done business with the Big Boxes, as she has moderated panels of entrepreneurs during the WSJ Insight Exchange events.

Is Congress going to get anything done for small business this year? Karen Kerrigan talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the key issues before Congress, including allowing the ban on offshore drilling to lapse and not passing the union-friendly Card Check bill, which would eliminate the private ballot voting for union organizing.

How do we get small business owners to be more involved in local politics? Suzanne Mulvehill joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why she decided to run for the local city council and her campaign plans and platform.

What do you need to know BEFORE you start your business plan? Paul Casey talks with Jim Blasingame about the five most important questions you should ask yourself before you actually write your business plan and start your business.

Is your small business ready for the next emergency or disaster? Donna Childs talks with Jim Blasingame about the experiences her small business had following the attacks of 9-11, and what you can do to be prepared to continue your work as soon as possible after any kind of interruption. She also has some good ideas about how to lower insurance costs.

Reporting from the Democrat National Convention, Bill Brandt talks with Jim Blasingame about the DNC spectacle, including the speeches by Senator Kennedy and Michelle Obama. They also talk about whether the Clintons can bring the party back together, plus Bill's thoughts on Joe Biden as the VP nominee and how much of a bounce the Obama/Biden ticket will receive after the convention.

What are the best growth options for any small business? Doug Campbell talks with Jim Blasingame about the growth decisions facing three of his clients and offers some solution options that any small business could use.