From telegraph to Twitter there is one connection option whose relevance has borne witness to every one of the others: in-person contact. Face-to-face is the original social media - make sure you u... » More

On this Memorial Day, as we honor all who paid the ultimate price in service to this country, let’s also remember the long tradition of America’s militia, including small business owners and employ... » More

Small businesses may have new tools, but the Old School fundamentals of running a business still apply. » More

What is organizational special sauce? It's an engagement sweet spot that produces results beyond expectations and projections – quantum leap performance. The question is, how is it achieved? » More

The second of a two-part series: Jim Blasingame offers more tips to consider when finding and acquiring investor capital. » More

In the first of a two-part series, Jim Blasingame offers tips to consider when finding and acquiring investor capital. » More

This is a story about three small business owners who had one thing in common: a wise man named Luther. Oh, by the way, Luther is their janitor ... » More

Jim Blasingame reveals what customers want of businesses in The Age of the Customer, and what a small business must do to foster customer loyalty while potentially increasing profitability. » More

Jim Blasingame reveals how you may have the elements of a business plans in your head, and why you should convert it to paper. » More

Jim Blasingame explains how to recognize call reluctance and overcome its challenges to accomplish sales goals. » More