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If you’re still in business, you’re a survivor. Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to make the transition from surviving the recession to thriving in the coming expansion.
Could you survive the economic recovery, but not the expansion? Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to convert your operating and marketing strategies from survival defense to expansion offense.
How granular are you when looking for efficiencies? Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to examine every activity, product and customer to determine where your strategy can be adjusted to maximize profits.
Profitability is not just about buying low and selling high. Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to report that intellectual property that can be delivered or licensed can be an important profit driver for any small business.
What if you had valuable trade secrets in your business? Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about growing your business by leveraging your trade secrets through intellectual property licensing or other distribution channels.
Successful licensing contracts begin trust. Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the components of an intellectual property licensing contract and the value of mutual trust between licensing parties.
What are the top 3 operating issues for the new year? Steve Martin and Jim Blasingame review the details of achieving and maximizing resources, profitable revenue and regaining momentum, as you claim the new year.
Finding that elusive bottom-line profit for your small business is the topic Steve Martin talks about with Jim Blasingame, including several tips and best practices on increasing your chances of profitability.
How can you make good business decisions in bad economic times? Steve Martin talks with Jim Blasingame about adjusting your decision-making process to fit the new realities of the marketplace, including how to take advantage of new opportunities.
How do you squeeze profits out of the 30% of your operation that isn't related to employees and capital expense? Steve Martin talks with Jim Blasingame about those costs of doing business that are less visible than others.