What happens if America loses its community bank industry? Jim Blasingame talks about his concerns for how independent community banks are in jeopardy due to over-regulation and how that endangers American small businesses.

What does social media have to do with the Tour de France? Jim Blasingame reveals what small businesses can learn from the Tour de France about having a social media strategy.

Is global warming real? Jim Blasingame talks about his thoughts on global warming, how humans are contributing to it, and how a comprehensive energy policy is the best way to reduce it.

Small business lessons from Jeff Foxworty? Who knew? Jim Blasingame uses the Jeff Foxworthy routine to talk about fundamental lessons for small business survival, like marketing and your online strategy.

Here are more lessons from the Jeff Foxworthy routine. Jim Blasingame finishes his small business survival lessons based on the Jeff Foxworthy routine, including financial, banking and sales.

Gobsmacked by Chief Justice Roberts. Jim Blasingame explains his astonishment not that Chief Justice Roberts was the swing vote on Obamacare, but that he contrived a penalty into a tax in order to do so.

How much is the economy being impacted by the upcoming election? Jim Blasingame reports on survey results showing small business owners think buying decisions are being held up in anticipation of the November election.

We began with freedom. Jim Blasingame celebrates Independence Day in America by talking about the origins of our freedom, and how liberty gave birth to entrepreneurship.

Jim uses Lincoln's words to celebrate Independence Day. Jim Blasingame celebrates Independence Day with inspiring words from President Lincoln.

There is a direct connection between the well-being of community banks and the strength of small businesses. Jim Blasingame reveals a troubling trend in declining number of community banks and why that's not good news for small businesses.