In a tough economy, more business owners are conserving cash by bartering for the stuff they need. Would you recommend trading services?

In tough times, entrepreneurs have every reason to feel anxious. How are you handling the downturn?

How does your lean businesses outperform rivals with fatter payrolls? Share your success story here.

MLB teams can't get enough of Lena Blackburne's secret substance. Do you have a secret product? What are the challenges of keeping copycats away?

FSB helps a small-business owner manage his time and business operations. What are your time-management tactics.

The cost of health insurance continued its 20-year reign as the number-one issue worrying small-business owners, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Is this your primary worry? What actions do you hope the government will take to reform healthcare?

Bookstore shelves are packed with new titles for business owners. What are the books on your must-read list? What book has helped you the most in running your business?

How can Avalon International Breads ease its management transition? What's the best way for Avalon to boost sales? How should the firm train and manage employees? Talk back here.

FSB helps the owners of a travel firm boost sales, fix their website, and retain a top-notch crew. What's the best way for ShoreTrips to boost sales? How can it hire and retain quality employees? What steps can ShoreTrips take to optimize its website? Talk back here.

Jericho Mortgage owner Rod Cotner was shocked when his employees – including some with six-figure paychecks – filed a lawsuit seeking overtime compensation. What's your take on overtime pay?