What does a small business that does both importing and exporting look like? Kesha Alexander talks to Jim Blasingame about the business of introducing the world to the wonders of the cocoa bean as a business plan. They also talk about the one-sidedness of Valentines Day. Okay, Jim talks about that.

What are the top 10 reasons small business start-ups fail? Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to report on his top 10 list of start-up mistakes, including poor cash management, failure to plan, not developing an effective team, etc.

Economic recovery is waiting on leadership, not policies. That's the information David Rock delivers in his visit with Jim Blasingame. He reveals that we are less productive when we're fearful and uncertain about the future, and that we will respond more positively to a hopeful message than a new policy.

What do a business start-up and a teacher have in common? How about loving your job and thriving on little money? Danny Kofke joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to manage the money you have more effectively.

Don't let a maxim cause you to lie to yourself. Jim Blasingame says the maxim, "it's lonely at the top," becomes a dangerous lie small business owners tell themselves when they don't seek outside counsel. He goes on to identify several valuable consulting and networking resources that are available for little or no budget.

Jim Blasingame explains why the community building aspect of social media resources will give small businesses a huge competitive advantage over their big business competitors.

Cinda Baxter joins Jim Blasingame to report on what the 3/50 Project is, how it's saving Main Street one small business at a time, what you can do to help, and the next phase of this grass roots phenomenon.

Jim Blasingame reports on small business in The Age of the Customer™, as he explains how control of the relationship between your business and your customers has now shifted completely to the customer's side, and he explains how you should respond.

Think you've had it bad? Had to overcome a lot, did you? Got tough times? Listen to the inspiring story of Gigi Stetler, as she talks with Jim Blasingame about being a woman business owner in a male-dominated industry, but that wasn't the greatest challenge she had to deal with.

Donald Hunter and Clara Villarosa join Jim Blasingame to discuss the progress of African-Americans in the marketplace, including how much of a negative impact political correctness has on this group of Americans.