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What is New York City doing to help it's 200,000 small businesses? Quite a lot, actually, and Rob joins Jim to explain about the many successful relationships between main street and the municipal government.

What do small business owners need to be thinking about as we move into what some believe is economic uncertainty? Jim talks with you directly about what he believes small business owners should be thinking about and where they should get their information as they make plans for the future.

Is virtual world technology in your small business' future? Jorian Clarke says it is, and she and Jim Blasingame talk about what this technology is, how it's used, how you can use it, and how your competitors will be using it on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

When a breach of contract occurs, how does a small business prove damages? Matt joins Jim to explain how to create a scenario that shows the cause-and-effect influence of a breach or default, and what it cost the plaintiff.

Why has there never been a better time to look into your small business learning about exporting? Doug and Jim talk about this and give you tips and tools that will help you take the first exporting steps -- most of which will cost you nothing.

Joan and Jim talk about the compressed presidential primary season coming up beginning in January. They move on to talk about the economic issues associated with the sub-prime challenges, and Jim points out how credit card debt could become more of a compounding problem than the sub-prime exposure. They also talk about technology transfer opportunities for small businesses and new state court practices for medical malpractice cases.

Why do small business start-ups increase during economic downturns? Jim and Jeff discuss this issue, plus the importance of making sure your online strategy is up-to-date on the small business radio program The Small Business Advocate Show.

What do you have to do when the economy is showing signs of weakening? Paul and Jim talk about why now is a good time for small businesses to make sure they're focusing on the fundamentals and their core competencies.

Now that you've grown your small business to more than a couple of employees, what's the next step organizationally? Susan tell Jim the next step is for the owner to spend more time managing the team and less time managing projects.

Why does franchise activity pick up when the economy is weakening? Joel and Jim talk about this counter-intuitive phenomenon, what it means and why should you care.