Jim Blasingame talks about his thoughts on a number of topics, including the commodity bubble, the coming commodity bubble burst, the alternative minimum tax and what should be done, and a topic Jim is not wishy-washy on, unions.
Wrapping up his series on practicing business fundamentals, Jim Blasingame talks about happiness as a fundamental, and how to achieve it by defining success by more than money and stuff.
How can public policy be a small business management fundamental? Jim Blasingame talks about why small business owners should understand how politics impacts their businesses and how they can get involved in that debate.while still running their businesses.
Have you given much thought to diversity in your business lately? Jim Blasingame provides his definition of business diversity and he talks about diversity as the right thing to do and as a best practice.
Jim Blasingame continues his series on operating fundamentals, this week his topic is on technology. Jim talks about how small business owners should consider the vast array of technologies that are available small companies and how they can provide a significant competitive advantage.
Continuing his series on small business fundamentals, Jim Blasingame talks about some critical marketplace fundamentals, like WIFFM, Pareto and integration.
Do you have a business plan? Jim Blasingame talks about how to not be intimidated by the business planning process by just writing down what you already know in your head.
Have you found a way to balance your life as you run and grow your small business? Jim Blasingame talks about his ideas and experience for gaining and maintaining balance without losing your business or your life.
Jim Blasingame continues his series on small business fundamentals. This time he talks about the importance of aggregating the success of employees, the role that trust plays in your success, and the value of outsourcing, both internal and external.
Do you know how to get quality sales referrals? Jim Blasingame talks about the value of sales referrals and how to get more of them.
