How does personality play a role in the effectivenes of a small business to deal with challenging times? Pierce and Jane Howard talk with Jim Blasingame about how the personality of individual team members does matter.

How are start-up small businesses impacted by the slow economy and credit crisis? Cliff Ennico talks with Jim Blasingame about how any new venture must think about acquiring capital.

How does the current economic downturn impact franchising prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key challenges for those on both sides of a franchise transaction.

After an initial tribute to veterans, Gary Moore talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the issues around the current economic crisis.

How small businesses can consider offering sabbaticals to employees as an alternative to layoffs during a slow economy. Barbara and Elizabeth Pagano explain to Jim Blasingame how this works.

Are economic and political trends pushing us toward a depression? Gerald Celente explains why he thinks a severe depression is in our future, as he talks with small business expert, Jim Blasingame.

Trish Ruben talks with Jim Blasingame about how to operate your small business, make sure you're properly positioned in your industry and your marketplace.

How are the economic arrows pointing for small business. Sam Norwood reports on the Tatum Survey of current economic conditions, with Jim Blasingame.

Maria Coyne talks with Jim Blasingame about several of the most important fundamentals that any small business should focus on, especially during a challenging economy, including maintaining a close relationship with your banker.

Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether there will be a global financial system in our future. They also talk about the risks of both inflation and deflation and how the Fed will handle either. Plus, how much influence OPEC still has on influencing oil prices, and how quickly the new president will have to act to instill confidence in the marketplace.