Why is start-up activity so low in this recovery? Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to talk about reasons why there are not as many start-ups as in the past, plus identifying helpful resources.

It’s redundant to say, “Under-capitalized small business.” Chris Gattis joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the finances of starting a business, including the connection between start-up capital and the family finances.

How to operate a profitable business. Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on operating a profitable business, including knowing and operating within your budget, getting rid of things you don’t need, and building a 21st century business model.

What does cash flow have to do with profit? Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how cash flow impacts profit, plus dealing with cash flow situations that could hurt your profitability.

Creating income for small business. Pat Sigmon joins Jim Blasingame to discuss maintaining positive cash flow, plus creating retainer plans to turn one-time clients into returning clients.

Unless you want to get really big, venture capital is not for you. Steve Strauss joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the realities of seeking venture capital, plus SBA guaranteed loans and crowd-funding.

Be creative when looking for working capital. Steve Strauss joins Jim Blasingame to talk about creative ways to raise operating capital, including factoring and inventory consignment.

What does the capital market look like for small business? Steve Strauss joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues of raising capital in today’s economic environment, especially for start-ups.

Are you ready for an unusual way to raise capital? Jorian Clarke joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a website that makes your creative idea available to the public who vote their acceptance by donating money to your plan.

Jim Blasingame says it’s redundant to say, “Undercapitalized small business.” Catherine Corley joins Jim to report on an SBA micro-loan program available for small businesses through Sam’s Club’s and Samsclub.com.