In a serious of broadcasts over the next few months, Joshua Smith and his guests will be discussing trends for small businesses in the coming new year. To kick off this series, this Thursday Josh will host the Deputy Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration, Ms. Marie C. Johns - a frequent guest on his show, to talk about these trends, as well as the results of Small Business Saturday on the economy and small businesses.

In addition, Josh will be joined by a small businessman and member of the National Federation of Independent Business - Mr. Frank Viviano, whose family florist business, Bartz Viviano Flowers and Gifts, has serviced its customers via its multiple locations in cities throughout the state of Ohio over several generations.

Thursday's kick off discussion would not be complete without a perspective on financing and capital. In this show, that focus will come from the president of Corporate Finance, Inc. (CFI), Mr. Tom Trexler.  CFI provides privately-held client companies access and consultation on venture funding. Tom, a former director and CFO of a NASDAQ firm, is also the author of the book, Raising Capital Through SCOR (Small Company Offering Registration).