Jim Blasingame talks about what he calls the, "Small Business Attitude" and why you must assume it to survive an economic downturn.

How did the Big 3 automakers get into such a bind and what should be done about it? Jim Blasingame explains this perfect storm that the Big 3 are experiencing and what he thinks the next steps should be.

The Small Business Advocate Show was launched 11 years ago on this day. Jim Blasingame reflects on the evolution of the small business landscape since his first broadcast November 17, 1997.

Jim Blasingame, reflects on capitalism as we have known it, today's capitalism which is currently under siege and the capitalism in our future.

What will an Obama administration mean for trade and the cost of energy? Jim Blasingame talks about his thoughts on what small businesses can expect from President Obama on these issues.

Only once every four years does Jim Blasingame take political sides, but even then, it's based on his opinion for which presidential candidate would be best for small business based on issues such as taxes, tort reform, health care, unionism, etc. Listen as Jim talks about who he will vote for and why.

Who is the best presidential candidate for small business? Jim Blasingame talks about who he thinks is the best candidate based on several small business issues, including taxes, health care and others.

What's ahead for our economy? Jim Blasingame talks about what he things will happen in the months ahead, including refuting the idea that we could be headed for a depression, and the part small businesses will play in getting the economy on the right track. And Jim makes a commitment to focus all of his work for the next several months based on positive reality, rather than what you get from many other media outlets, negative hysteria.

Could you use some help understanding the government rescue plan? Jim Blasingame does his best to explain the current scenario involving the Federal government rescuing the U.S. banking industry, plus what could happen if the plan doesn't happen. He also discusses the potential unintended consequences if the plan does happen.

Is there a simple and relatively short explanation for how we got into this financial crisis of 2008? Jim Blasingame explains in terms as simple as possible what gave rise to the crisis, where the momentum came from, who really created the excesses that are now having to be dealt with and his thoughts on government involvement.