Jim Blasingame

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Why the most enduring weapons against terrorism are tolerance, shared values, and commerce. » More
The 18th-century Irish philosopher, Edmund Burke said, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." In a post-9-11 world, there is no greater army of good people than ... » More
Entrepreneurs unite! As the signers of the front of paychecks, it's time we had a day to honor small business owners. » More
Small business ownership has privileges that are real and compelling. Are you taking advantage of these benefits? » More
Are you prepared to deal with a business interruption event? Here are a few ideas. » More
As the CEO of your business, if your enterprise is to survive and flourish, you have to deal with each metaphorical alligator that pops up. Slay your alligators by practicing business fundamentals,... » More
The new prime differentiator in today's marketplace isn't how competitive you are, but rather a customer's appraisal of a seller's relevancy. So, does this mean that sellers no longer have to be co... » More
The careers of at least a billion Earthlings still working today have spanned carbon paper to cryptocurrency. And, unlike the younger generations, they have had to adapt not with baby steps, but by... » More
Education and instincts are important, but it's the relationships you build with people that will ultimately lead to your success in business. » More
Some form of digital trust technology, like blockchain-type applications, will ultimately become ubiquitous. Make sure your small business is ready for its close encounter of the first kind. » More