The Age of The Customer®

Advice, information and training in the field of economics, business operations and business management.

THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® is a fundamental belief system originating with Jim Blasingame.

THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® is a line of products and services offered by Jim including a series of books, written articles and publications, and educational materials; advisory services; and consulting/training all in the field of Economics, Business Operations and Business Management.

THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® brand of written publications has been painstakingly developed by Jim Blasingame outlining his beliefs regarding the new economy. Jim is currently working on a series of THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® brand books summarizing his research, writings, interviews, teaching, and coaching in the fields of small business economics and business operations. Please browse the following publications to learn more about Jim's unique way of looking at the marketplace.

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The Age of the Customer®, Part 29: The new class of small business influencers
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust August 23, 2012
Jim Blasingame talks about the new influencer, the user. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 28: Are you hidebound or visionary?
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust August 16, 2012
Jim Blasingame writes about being a Hidebound or Visionary seller. Which one are you? » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 27: The Age of the Customer: the new normal
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust April 29, 2012
Jim Blasingame writes about the shift to The Age of the Customer and what it means for your small business. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 26: Your future success is tied to mobile
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust February 27, 2012
Jim Blasingame writes on how your small business will soon rely on mobile platforms to stay relevant. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 25: Differentiating between users and customers
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust February 20, 2012
How will Facebook's upcoming IPO fare? Jim Blasingame writes on the emergence of social media IPOs and discusses your answers to the question: "As Facebook makes plans to go public, do you think it... » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 24: Connecting with global prospects and getting paid
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust January 30, 2012
Jim Blasingame writes on exporting at a global level and two government organizations that can help you develop an export strategy and make the most of it. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 23: Identifying your small business global prospects
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust January 20, 2012
Jim Blasingame writes on how to recognize the potential for your small business to expand to serve the globe. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 22: Converting to a new kind of quality
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust January 6, 2012
What does quality service mean to your small business? Jim Blasingame writes on why you may need to rethink your definition. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 21: Don't be a "Killer App" victim
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust October 4, 2011
Apps are becoming so advanced they are eliminating the processes they are replacing. Jim Blasingame writes on how to take advantage of this technology. » More
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The Age of the Customer®, Part 20: The future is bright for niches
By Jim Blasingame Icon-brain-trust September 19, 2011
Having a niche in today's marketplace is essential for your small business. Jim Blasingame writes on how to make the most of yours. » More