There are changes coming to help small businesses deal with the difficult issues around providing retirement plans for employees and Joan Pryde talks with Jim Blasingame about this, plus the rise of the Chinese economy and other topics from the most recent Kiplinger Letter.

The national great debate of 2009 is health care reform. Giovannia Coratolo talks with Jim Blasingame about the other side of the health care reform debate that is not being heard, but that would be best for small businesses.

In the coming decentralization of marketplace influence, what will be the role of leadership in small businesses? Stephen Covey joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the evolution of leadership training and execution in the 21st century.

Sorry if this sounds rude, but as a population, Americans are overweight. Ken Leebow joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the cause-and-effect issues that are creating what has been termed an "obesity epidemic" in America. Ken also offers several ideas on how to lose weight and live healthy.

The health care reform debate is being pushed by the Obama administration, but is his plan for America the right one? Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to explain why the president's plan is losing traction and to reveal an alternative approach that would include market solutions, portability and less government involvement.

Small businesses are the last to lay off workers, because of the job requirements and the closeness of the relationships. Gene Marks joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the nature of the relationships between small business owners and their employees, and how this creates opportunity for them.

The current health care reform and cap-and-trade debates are two critical issues being debated that will have enormous influences on small businesses. Don Lambro joins Jim Blasingame to talk about these issues and how the debate is progressing in Congress.

How can a small business turn fear in the marketplace into a competitive advantage? Jim Blasingame explains where the fear is originating and how this understanding can help you create a stronger team.

Small business owners are not appreciably more optimistic than last month, but there are some indicators that things are getting better. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the most recent report on small business optimism and market activity.

How can the coaching mentality and practices benefit your small business? Jim Ballard talks with Jim Blasingame about how to use the coaching approach with employees, but also to acquire a coach for yourself, as the leader of your organization.