How's your relationship with your banker? Mike and Jim talk about why now is an excellent time to become even closer with your banker. Mike also offers his ideas on whether we're entering a negative growth period in our national economy.

How does a small business access capital in the 21st century? Tom joins Jim to discuss the challenges of acquiring working capital and what his company is doing to help small businesses increase their chances of getting funds.

How will the sub-prime lending meltdown impact your small business? Mike talks with Jim about this, what he thinks will happen with the financial markets over the next 12 months, and how it will affect your ability to get capital.

Mark joins Jim to discuss how large banks can help small businesses through their services. They also go over a few things entrepreneurs should know about communicating with their bank to get solutions to their problems.

What should small business owners be doing in the face of so much global economic instability? Mike talks with Jim about some things to expect and some things to do to with regard to your banking relationships.

Broadcasting from Copenhagen, Denmark, Jim interviews Clare about the current state of venture capital in the U.S. and what it takes to actually get funded

What do women need from their bank? Maria joins Jim to talk about the "four pillars" of the banking relationships with small business owners -- especially women business owners.

How will the challenges of the mortgage industry impact your small business? Mike joins Jim to talk about this and other issues that impact your relationship with your bank.

More and more baby boomers are starting small businesses these days, and Maria joins Jim to talk about some of the things these entrepreneurial late-bloomers should consider before talking the leap.

An Entrepreneur of the Year nominee, Mike talks with Jim about helping small business owners with the financial products and services required to operate a successful business.