What is the future of the relationship between small banks and small businesses? Jim Blasingame talks about some of the trends that small banks may be facing and what that could mean for small businesses.

Celebrating America's independence and entrepreneurs, Jim Blasingame broadcasts his 13th consecutive live 4th of July program by connecting the dots between the founders and the blessing that entrepreneurship has been to the world.

We began with freedom, but it isn't free. On his 13th consecutive live July 4th broadcast, Jim Blasingame talks about those upon whose shoulders we stand on today and shares the poem "Freedom isn't free."

Why is there a small business irony in the current jobless recovery? Jim Blasingame explains some of the reasons why we're in a jobless recovery and the ironic role small businesses play in that.

What are the key things to know when trying to get a small business bank loan? Jim Blasingame talks about six critical elements you should pay attention to when trying to get a loan from a bank for your business.

Reflecting on being a father, Jim Blasingame talks about how being a father changed him and why he thinks being a father is a big deal.

What happens when you're paid more than your worth? Jim Blasingame talks about why a big part of our economic problems comes from unions, especially those associated with governments.

Should you be doing business in 'the cloud"? Jim Blasingame explains what cloud computing is, gives examples of how it works and why cloud computing is good for your small business.

Are we asking too much of our presidents? Jim Blasingame poses the question that we may be asking too much of our presidents when disaster strikes and that we have to stop expecting the government to solve all of our problems.

Why doesn't the U.S. have a comprehensive energy policy? Jim Blasingame makes the connection between the BP oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico and the U.S. failing to have a comprehensive energy policy.