You can be smart about starting a small business, just look for the best resources that are available to help you. Jordan Goodman joins Jim Blasingame to recommend a few resources that will help you get started.

If you need to hire, or retain, high-performing employees, perhaps the best way is through a deferred compensation plan. Brett Ellen talks with Jim Blasingame about how these plans work and why you should consider them as part of your company's long-term strategy.

How does a small business conduct tax planning with all of the new tax laws and the prospects of more laws? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about making the most out of 2008 tax filing and preparing for 2009 planning.

With all of the talk about how much help small business is getting the government, Jim Blasingame, reveals the good, the bad and the ugly reality of what happens when someone says, "I'm from the government and I'm here to help you."

What are some of the key financial management and tax planning steps small businesses should take? Doug Stives talks with Jim Blasingame about the important financial best practices and tax planning tips to use to improve your changes of surviving and thriving in 2009.

Jim Blasingame predicted that President Obama wouldn't push his populist agenda in 2009 because of the weak economy. He now says he was wrong. Listen as Jim explains why raising taxes, regulating carbon and other Obama plans won't be good for your small business.

Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the most recent Kiplinger Letter, including how to cut costs, use barter, the dangers to the sanctity of contracts and the lack of small business help in the stimulus packages.

What are the new tax issues you need to know for your 2008 filing activity and your 2009 planning? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the latest tax news, including what was in the recent stimulus bill.

What does the government's economic stimulus include? Jim Ostroff joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key elements of the stimulus program, including what - if anything - is in it for small business. They also talk about the mortgage bail-out plan.

How will proposed healthcare reforms affect small businesses? Bob Graboyes joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the impact of some healthcare reform options, including private portable solutins and universal coverage by the government.