Will 2009 prove to be a year of entrepreneurial opportunity or merely a transition year. Darren Hardy and Jim Blasingame talk about why right now may be the best opportunity for entrepreneurs in the current age.

How much is the economic stimulus really going to cost us, long-term. Joan Pryde talks with Jim Blasingame about what Kiplinger has to say about this, plus other issues, such as new limits on credit cards, the 2010 census and other issues.

Can you still get top dollar for your business, even in a recession? Steve Kaplan joins Jim Blasingame to provide tips and best practices on how to structure a business sale so you get the maximum price, even in a challenging economy.

Why is this woman-owned small business finding success in 2009? Rebecca Boenigk joins Jim Blasingame to explain that their 20 years of success, even in 2009, is due to their devotion to their niche, which means not trying to be all things to all people.

What are some of the issues of valuing a small business to buy or to sell that are unique to 2009?Russ Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about the challenges of accurate business valuation during the transition year of 2009.

Rob Levin and Jim Blasingame talk about the trends they see in the economy and both report seeing a slight improvement.

What challenges do small businesses face in this economy and how long before things turn around? Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what small businesses can expect in terms of an end of the recession and what the recovery will look like.

What hath the recession wrought for franchise prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about franchise due diligence, including how to find the business opportunity that fits you more than it fits your circumstances.

Is the government helping or hurting the economy, and how does it look for 2009 and beyond? Bill Conerly joins Jim Blasingame to talk about these issues including the role 2009 will play in getting us ready for 2010.

What do we need to know about personality as we deal making difficult decisions in a bad economy? Pierce and Jane Howard talk with Jim Blasingame about some of the key personality issues to recognize when laying off employees and making other difficult decisions.