A business plan is the result of thinking, researching, strategizing, and reaching conclusions about how to pursue opportunities. Jim Blasingame gives you three ways to use a written business plan. » More

Today we're consumers of many kinds of online content, including streaming audio and video. Jim Blasingame tells you how to make that content authentic. » More

As the Age of the Customer® becomes the marketplace norm, your customers are increasingly demanding more connection and support from you with online resources. Jim Blasingame discusses just how imp... » More

Your small business is operating in a new age where customers rule. Jim Blasingame explains how this change took place. » More

This week, February 6-12, is International Networking Week. Jim Blasingame discusses Paul J. Harris' 1905 connecting formula and how it is the modern definition of networking. » More

Here we are, almost two years into the not-so-great recovery, and we wanted to know what small business owners’ big concern is today. Jim Blasingame brings you the results from our recent poll ques... » More

The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to revisit tried-and-true operating fundamentals. Jim Blasingame presents the fundamentals you should focus on to produce results. » More

What is a leader? A mentor once told me a leader is someone who can find others who will follow him (or her). Jim Blasingame discusses whatelse it takes to be a leader. » More

There are times when being one with your small business is not only a good thing, it’s essential. Jim Blasingame expands on this philosophy with us. » More

Recently you were asked: How did 2010 turn out for your business? Jim Blasingame brings us his thoughts on those results. » More