Small business expert Jim Blasingame explains that negotiating is a process of communication and offers three questions you should ask yourself before any negotiation. » More

Small business expert, Jim Blasingame, discusses America's small business segments including how they rank by number of employees, type of business and how they think about growth. » More

Small business expert, Jim Blasingame, remembers the Financial Crisis of 2008 and warns that, regarding another global financial crisis, it's not if, but when. Forewarned is forearmed. Prepare your... » More

Small business expert, Jim Blasingame, reminds you that if you want to connect with customers competitively – and stay connected – you have to produce more written words than ever before. But not j... » More

Jim Blasingame encourages you to channel "Warren Zevon sandwich clarity," and live in each moment. Don't lose sight of what's really important while building your business. » More

This is Jim's traditional Labor Day message. He makes the case for a national Small Business Day to honor those who represent over 98% of all U.S. businesses and produce over half of the U.S. $17 t... » More

Jim Blasingame reminds business owners that, while running the technology race with the big guys is important, so is "high touch," and that's something only you can offer. » More

Jim Blasingame reminds people of the Great Blackout of ’03, and compares the latest Small Business poll concerning business interruption with a similar poll taken five years ago. » More

Jim Blasingame reports on the fact that small businesses represent 98% of all U.S. exporters, and discusses the results of two polls regarding the impact the Trump trade/tariff strategy is having o... » More

Jim Blasingame compares responses of the latest exit strategy poll with a similar poll done in 2013 and gives his thoughts on the results. » More