If your business is not performing as you want, it might not be the economy? Jim Blasingame talks about why every business owner must look inward, rather than outside, for reasons why the business isn't doing well.
Small business optimism is up, but still at an all-time low. Jim Blasingame reports on the NFIB business optimism index, which is still low because, Jim believes, of the ongoing uncertainty created by government policies.
The NFIB optimism index indicates confidence in economic policies is at a 50-year low. Jim Blasingame talks about how anti-business government policies affect the economy and contribute to the current low level of business optimism.
Being a small business owner is a noble life-calling. Jim Blasingame reflects on the beginnings of The Small Business Advocate Show and living the dream of owning a small business.
Socialism doesn’t have a job, it has to beg, borrow or steal from someone else. Jim Blasingame compares the perpetual free market capitalist system to the socialist system so pervasive in Europe which is can now be seen as unsustainable.
Celebrating small business milestones. Jim Blasingame shares his story about why and how he started The Small Business Advocate Show and his e-zine, the NEWSLETTER, 14 years ago.
Surviving as a small business owner requires perseverance and passion. Jim Blasingame talks about how he has been inspired by the experiences of others who succeeded after failing more than once.
National Guard and Reservists should be considered veterans too. Jim Blasingame proposes that in an era when National Guard and Reservists must be prepared to deploy into harm's way, they should also be called veterans.
How has technology changed the political landscape? Jim Blasingame talks about how technology and new media has contributed to changing the political campaign landscape.
What can small business learn from the way campaigns use new media? Jim Blasingame talks about why your small business must use new media tools along with traditional media to reach and connect with customers.
