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Are you paying attention to the operating fundamentals more this year? Paul Casey talks with Jim Blasingame about why this year it's imperative that you focus on the fundamentals of operating a small business, and they provide examples.

How much of your success in life can you attribute to what you learned from your mother? Scott Swedenburg and Jim Blasingame talk about the business wisdom that most of us learned from our moms.

How is the media treating the presidential candidates? Amy Menefee and Jim Blasingame talk about the different ways that the media treat the candidates, including their tendency to focus on personalities, rather than the issues.

Do you need help developing and executing an export strategy for your small business? Doug Barry talks with Jim Blasingame about what the U.S. Commercial Service is doing about working with partners that can contribute various support elements, such as shipping and financing.

Why aren't women better negotiators? Linda Babcock talks with Jim Blasingame about the unique challenges women face in the marketplace when negotiating for what they want.

Do you know the difference between marketing and public relations? Ken Hagihara talks with Jim Blasingame about this difference and how to make sure you're making the most out of your PR opportunities.

Why have small business obituaries increased by 20% in recent years? Jim Blasingame identifies the reason -- lack of understanding of financial fundamentals -- and the steps to take to obtain and use these fundamentals.

Is globalization good or bad? Don Boudreaux talks with Jim Blasingame about the history of globalization and the impact of the 21st century version of this phenomenon. And of course, these two can't have a visit without invoking the timeless wisdom of Bastiat.

What extra help do women business owners need to help them to find success in the marketplace? Janet Christy and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the things that hold women back that are self-imposed.

How is the credit supply and demand for small business? Tom Markel talks with Jim Blasingame about what he's seeing in the marketplace with regard to the need for borrowed capital as well as the credit environment small businesses are finding.