How much will the 2012 drought impact your budget? John Stanton joins Jim Blasingame to report on how much our modern marketplace uses corn and soybeans and how the 2012 drought will impact your entire budget.

Is manufacturing resurging in the U.S.?Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on what's causing the trend in manufacturing growth in the U.S., including small manufacturers.

It's great to be an American, but dangerous when networking overseas. Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal things Americans should pay attention to when doing business other countries, including being respectful.

What's different about networking in China? Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal things to pay attention to when doing business in China, including the use of numbers and humor.

How to avoid being called an "Ugly American:" Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to talk about networking and doing business abroad and how to avoid being called an "Ugly American."

How can municipalities help their entrepreneurs grow jobs and the economy. Suzanne Mulvehill joins Jim Blasingame to talk about she combines her work in the marketplace and in government to promote economic growth.

How much opportunity is there in China for U.S. small businesses. Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to report on the 400 million users of Tmall.com, a Chinese consumer website, and how your small business can connect with them.

Here's a growth strategy you might not have thought about. Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his company connects U.S. small businesses with Chinese consumers to sell their products online and then make the delivery.

Is China being impacted by the global economic slowdown? Frank Lavin joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Chinese economy and business sector, including the impact of a recession in Japan and Europe.

Can international customers find you online? Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips to prepare small businesses for international customers, including making your business easy accessible online.