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Jim continues his series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about the importance of getting involved in the small business public debate. He knows you don't have a lot of time to spend on this, so he also recommends some organizations that can be your representative at the table where these issues are being debated.

Russell joins Jim on his eighth anniversary on Jim’s Brain Trust to discuss the importance of being able to present quality financial information to a prospective buyer of your business, and how early that process should begin before you actually sell the business.

Phyllis joins Jim to talk about using the creative process to find naming opportunities for your business, your products or a marketing campaign.

On the occasion of Administaff’s 20th anniversary, Steve joins Jim to discuss the importance of having the vision and execution to grow a successful business and create an environment that will allow the business to endure after the founders are gone.

On the occasion of Administaff’s 20th anniversary, Jay joins Jim to discuss what it takes to grow a small business into a big business and still execute like an entrepreneurial organization.

Rick joins Jim on his 7th anniversary as a member of the Brain Trust, to talk about the use of unregistered securities, called Regulation D offerings, to raise capital for a small business. Reg D offerings are also investment opportunities for investors.

Joan and Jim talk about a slowing housing industry and its impact on the economy. Another issue they cover is what Jim calls the inevitable changes that will come to the real estate brokerage industry. They also cover some of the economic growth projections for several key U.S. trading partners for 2006. Finally, they cover the homeland security issue, especially with respect to the recent issue of U.S. ports being controlled by foreign governments.

Bev and Jim talk about using something you write, like a column for the local paper or an article you post on your Web site, as a marketing tool. They go on to talk about some of the things people say to Bev when she's counselling would-be small business owners.

Tom and Jim talk about some of the critical things small business owners have to think about for 21st century success, including how to shed some of that 20th century baggage that might be holding you back.

Niki joins Jim for the first time to talk about how she started her company five years ago, how she's been competitive in a crowded industry, and how she manages her business and her family.