Don't make business planning a big deal. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that many small businesses don’t take the time to plan because they don't break down big plans into smaller ones that require smaller decisions and result in smaller failures.

Mind the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how granular planning will help eliminate crisis management, disastrous mistakes and improve your business's financial performance.

Can granular planning help you get a business loan? Ed Abel joins small business expert, Jim Blasingame to reveal how to simplify the planning process beginning with short-term goals and then extending your horizon to include annual cash flow projections your banker will like.

Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the importance of regular “cleaning” of your organization to maintain efficiencies and lead your business forward.

Should you fire under-performing customers? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss “December cleaning” your business, including how and when to talk with customers who are not performing.

Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why you should evaluate your small business’ performance when considering whether to “fire” a customer, including your AR performance and customer communication.

You're not going to believe what this person did. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to describe how one small business owner got so caught up in making money that she lost a sale that could have made her a lot of money.

There are many ways to monetize a customer relationship. Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that you shouldn't let money get in the way of making a sale by following the prospect's lead as to how they want to do business with you.

What are the key elements of being relevant with customers? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to identify several key marketing and operating elements that are required for success in the second decade of the 21st century.

What role do leadership skills play in your success? Ed Abel joins Jim Blasingame to continue their series on building a successful small business with a discussion on how important developing leadership skills are to your ability to manage a growing business.