Beverley, Ron, and Jim talk about how to grow a home-based business without having to move out of the home-based office, specifically by employing independent contractors as resources for the company, plus other strategic alliances.

Jim and Joe discuss how to avoid the frenzy of the fast lane.

Ray reports on the 1999 Small Business Survival Index, Ranking the environment for entrepreneurialism.

Jim and Steve discuss the real cost of inventory and inventory management best practices.

This archive begins as the interview with Sarah is in progress. She and Jim are talking about collecting your receivables, and the associated problems and solutions, including collection agencies and legal action.

John talks to Jim about developing an effective marketing strategy, and the importance of making sure your employees know and understand it.

Russ and Jim discuss various "Rules Of Thumb" that can be used when buying or selling a business.

Pat talks with Jim about how to conduct a formal presentation.

Jim and Steve discuss 10 steps for managing inventory costs.

Sarah and Jim talk about the issues surrounding bankruptcy, whether your own, or those who owe you money.

Jim Ballard talks with Jim about how we can nurture our spirit and maintain balance in our lives.

Brad and Jim discuss them importance of effective communication in selling.

Jack talks with Jim about some of the key components of choosing a service franchise.

Phil and Jim talk about how to conduct effective marketing in a small business.

Gary talks with Jim about how deflation is replacing inflation in some market sectors, and how these forces are affecting the global economy.

Sarah discusses with Jim a number of miscellaneous issues, such protecting your company from liability as a result of personal injury by visitors and employees, having company policies to verify that you had addressed safety issues with your employees, writing and posting disclaimers, abusing software licensing agreements, putting things in writing, having good recordkeeping, avoiding scams, andreading agreements before you sign them.

Gene joins Jim to talk about the tools and perspectives of how to use your time more wisely to be more productive and more successful. Specifics include: mastering your moods, being a contrarian, being a member of the 5 o'clock club (that's 5:00am), how to avoid procrastination, and Parkinson's Law.

Jim and Bill talk about how to develop an entrepreneurial spirit in your organization.

Jim asks Jonathan about his visit to Silicon Valley with 20 legislators to talk with leading technology companies about government's role in the new marketplace. They move on to talk about the move from storage and processing power on your desktop PC to having those capabilities reside online on servers. They also discuss the progress being made in hand-held computers.

One of a series of discussions between Jim and Russ on business valuations, this archive covers the Asset Valuation Approach to buying or selling a business.

Floyd talks with Jim about creativity and something Floyd calls "The Game".

Sarah and Jim talk about why it's important to use a professional to review and advise you about contracts, agreements, and business relationships, especially significant ones.

Ken talks with Jim about the importance of understanding the effects of demographics in small business.

Paul and Jim talk about a number of selling tips, tools, and fundamentals.