Jim Blasingame reveals the four new marketplace truths that every small business must know today, plus the question of what kind of business are you: hidebound or visionary?

Jim Blasingame reveals some of the tips and resources that are available to help small businesses have the maximum opportunity to be successful.

Jim Blasingame reports on why Main Street and Wall Street are suddenly both excited about the future together, but that Main Street has nowhere to grow unless the economy improves in reality, not just emotionally.

Jim Blasingame reveals why even though both Wall Street and Main Street are mutually excited about the economic future, if Wall Street is overheated and collapses, Main Street will be harmed the most.

Jim Blasingame reveals the causes of the Barbell Effect, why it’s taking down legacy big box retailers, and why the vacuum being created should be good for smart small business retailers.

Jim Blasingame reveals some of the components of the small business special sauce that can be used profitably to occupy the vacuum being left on Main Street by retreating big box retailers.

Jim Blasingame reveals the macro-economic concept of The Barbell Effect and how it’s negatively impacting legacy retailers and why it’s producing an opportunity for small retailers.

Jim Blasingame to reveal that the only people who can save our American institutions are regular Americans who demand more leadership and statesmanship from our government.

Jim Blasingame celebrates International Networking Week by first revealing the two most important networkers in the history of networking, and offers six important networking tips, plus one bonus tip.

Jim Blasingame reveals that focusing on quality service will cost you profits you can’t afford to lose, and why your focus should be on doing it right the first time by establishing a quality process.