Here are two important small business partners. Jim Blasingame reveals two important groups - local chambers of commerce and community banks - and explains why small business owners should have relationships with both of them.

How well are you adopting Internet solutions? Jim Blasingame reports on the progress of the virtual marketplace, plus how well small businesses are executing online strategies.

Cyprus is another example of the failed European socialistic policies. Jim Blasingame points out the unsustainable socialistic market practices of Europe and asks President Obama why he is pushing the U.S. in that direction.

Does your business have any customer barriers? Jim Blasingame reveals four lessons on removing barriers for customers based on mistakes made by a now defunct big business.

How do you decide how much risk you can afford? Jim Blasingame reveals how managing your business with regular financial statements will give you an edge when deciding how much risk you can afford to take.

What is the future of community banks? Jim Blasingame reports on the ICBA Convention for communiity banks and what the future holds for these critical small business partners, especially regarding regulations and consolidation.

You're managing your business, but are you doing the job of the CEO? Jim Blasingame defines the role of a chief executive officer and explains why this role must be performed by every small business owner.

Will the sequester be a lot of sound and fury, signifying nothing? Jim Blasingame reports on the origin of the budget sequester, who's to blame for it and whether it will have any consequence.

How do you define business success? Jim Blasingame offers his thoughts on defining business success with a happiness component, not just about money and stuff.

Who's responsible for the high price of gasoline? Jim Blasingame reveals who small business owners think is responsible for the high price of gas, and offers his thoughts on what President Obama could do to bring the price down.