Reporting on the evolution of governing with the U.S. Constitution, Seth Lipsky and Jim Blasingame discuss the document itself, how it has weathered interpretation over the ages and what are the greatest assaults on its fundamentals.

Reporting on the Dec 09 NFIB report of small business conditions, Bill Dunkelberg and Jim Blasingame discuss the challenges small business owners are having with sales, profits, creating jobs and generally keeping a positive attitude.

What does it take to be a successful franchised business owner? Nick Bibby talks to Jim Blasingame with some tough love on how to successfully buy a franchise, including what key questions to ask.

Re-engaging employees in a time of great workplace stress is becoming a unique skill in the wake of the Great Recession. Leigh Branham and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the motivational challenges that are unique to this recovery for most employers.