Small business success depends on having a successful banking relationship. Jim Blasingame talks about the importance of creating a close relationship with a bank, for small businesses preferably with an independent community bank or credit union.
Grow your business strategically with bank loans instead of investors. Jim Blasingame talks how to grow your business with strategic loans from banks and other sources.
How much will Iran impact the news in 2012? Jim Blasingame delivers his 12th annual list of predictions. In this segment, it's all about global, including the EU, Iran and Iraq.
How much will the U.S. economy grow in 2012? Jim Blasingame delivers his 12th annual list of predictions. In this segment, it's all about small business, the economy, jobs, Wall Street and Obamacare.
Will President Obama be reelected in 2012? Jim Blasingame delivers his political predictions for 2012, including who will win the presidency, Congress, and who won't be the Democrat's VP nominee. Plus one football prediction.
What's the big deal about crowdsourcing and the wisdom of crowds? Jim Blasingame talks about why some people say there is wisdom in diverse "crowd" collaboration, as well as in the power of crowdsourcing for projects.
There are problems with crowdfunding. Jim Blasingame reports on some of the news about crowd funding and why he thinks it is not going to be a long-term solution small business capitalization strategy.
If you have to rely on crowdfunding, you don't have a viable business model. Jim Blasingame reveals why viable businesses must earn the right to acquire traditional capital options, like investor and bank loans, not crowdfunding.
How could a Scrooge defend himself? Jim Blasingame acknowledges being a Scrooge and offers evidence in his defense, plus two challenges to us to make the world a better place, on The Small Business Advocate Show.
Christmastime is especially difficult for our military and their families. Jim Blasingame recognizes and thanks members of America's military - and their families - on this Christmas program, and recommends two veterans charities.
