On the seventh anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the U.S. on Sept. 11, 2001, Jim Blasingame offers his thoughts on the war on terror and how small businesses can contribute to the fight.
Jim Blasingame talks about several things that everyone should focus on to be successful in your small business, including nutrition, technology, mattresses and mentors.
We have a national holiday called Labor Day, why not one called for Small Business Day? Jim Blasingame talks about the origins of Labor Day, laments the fact that there is no National Small Business Day, and offers his proposal for how to fix that gross inequity.
What were the positive and the concerning elements of Barack Obama's acceptance speech? Jim Blasingame talks about some of the things he liked about Sen. Obama's speech, and also some of the elements of the speech that concern him, from a small business perspective.
What do Olympic athletes and small business owners have in common? Jim Blasingame talks about the similarities of these two heroes and why he admires them both so much.
What is the single most important thing for your small business to do every day of its life? Jim Blasingame talks about why you -- and every member of your organization -- must do whatever is required to connect with prospects and customers. Connecting is more important than anything else.
Is the government getting too involved in the marketplace? Jim Blasingame talks about the history of investment organization failures and how things are different in the 21st century regarding who pays for the failures.
Do your employees think you care about their lives? Jim Blasingame talks about how to let your employees know you're interested in them, without being nosy.
How do you survive and thrive during a slow economy? Jim Blasingame talks about how to understand the Small Business Odd Couple and their relationship with your small business. He also talks about what you have to do to actually take some time off.
Jim Blasingame talks about some of the key banking technology you should be using, and then he talks about building a successful relationship with your banker.
