What is the net impact of the Japanese catastrophes? Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the multiple catastrophes in Japan and the potential impact on the Japanese as well as the global economy

What will be the global repercussions from the Japanese disaster? Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the multi-faceted disaster in Japan and how it may impact the Japanese and global economies.

How will the tragedies in Japan affect the marketplace? Gary Moore joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the catastrophes in Japan from a marketplace perspective and how it may impact the U.S. economy.

25% of all opportunities for U.S. small businesses are outside the U.S. Andrew Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the opportunities and vast resources available for small business exporting.

Are German small business owners different from their U.S. peers? Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to report that the Sage Business Index found many similarities between small business owners in different countries.

What are the challenges of exporting ideas to China? Judith Glaser joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges of doing business in China when the export is an idea and the two parties have different ethical perspectives.

Going global with The Wall Street Journal. Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to report on a new series of events to help small businesses go global, in partnership with organizations such as the US Commercial Service and Ex-Im Bank.

What did Egypt look like a few months ago? Gene Griessman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his recent trip to Egypt, what he found there, and whether there was a hint that a revolution was brewing.

How does location impact your business strategy? David Audretsch joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the impact that place - the location of your business - has on the business strategy, and how technology has impacted thinking about location.

Is China really ready to work and play well with others? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to report on progress he has seen as evidence that China is gradually becoming a more of a partner and less of a problem.