Wednesday - July 02, 2003
Jim and Rebecca talk about the competition business owners face and how they can win without doing it at all costs.
Karen joins Jim to talk about the healthcare debate and the interesting developments concerning competive and affordable health coverage.
Brad joins Jim to talk about roleplaying in sales training to improve salesmanship abilities.
Jim talks with Walter about his new book, "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life". They discuss Benjamin Franklin's contributions to small business.
Thursday - July 03, 2003
Jeff and Jim talk about how the holidays affect businesses. They talk about how to look ahead to make sure where your customers are so you aren't out of work all week.
Jim and Mike talk about the importance of remembering that you aren't always in charge in your business. Mike goes on to talk about his views on the national economy.
Ken joins Jim from Washington D.C. as they reflect on what Independence Day means to the nation and to them. They also talk about the Founding Fathers and the lasting contributions to the country that they made. They go on to discuss the Kiplinger Letter and how the manufacturing industry is on the mend.
Friday - July 04, 2003
Bob joins Jim on Independence Day to talk about the September 11th Scholarship fund and what the American Legion is doing to help the families of the service men that died at the Pentagon.
Jim and Don talk about what they would have done if they were part of the group of men who declared independence.
Jim talks about how the United States began and what that means to small business owners.
Burt Joins Jim on Independence Day to give the history of the holiday. They also discuss the men and their talents that made independence possible.
Monday - July 07, 2003
Jim and Suzanne talk about the unemployment rate in the United States. They discuss the oportunities presented to employees and the unemployed by this situation.
Kristin explains to Jim how to get started with team building. They talk about who your team is and how it works. They go on to give tips on how to tighten up your team meetings.
Jeff joins Jim to talk about the challenges of technology and how to cut down on the time spent with it.
Chuck joins Jim to give his view of the markets. He talks about how he believes the economy is going to improve.
Tuesday - July 08, 2003
Jim talks about his trip to Sweden and the people he met there.
Bob joins Jim to talk about the different choices people over 50 have. They talk about what older people can contribute to society and the business place.
Jim and Renee talk about how the voice is an instrument and how to use it to your advantage.
Steve joins Jim to continue their series on profitablity. They discuss the lack of pricing power. They share tips on how to grow your business through seeking efficiencies in your organization.
Wednesday - July 09, 2003
Jim and Annabel talk about the growing telecommunications expenses and how to put all of them together.
Jim and Sam talk about the survey his firm conducted. They discuss the changing economy and the most recent report that indicates that the economy is in a recovery.
Jim and Terri talk about how things are going for home offices and small offices.
Jim and Steven talk about his book and the people he picked to tell their stories.
Thursday - July 10, 2003
Beverly joins Jim to continue their series on how to succeed in a home based business. They talk about how to not only separate your office space and your living space, but also your personal and business money.
Jim and Alexis talk about SPAM and bulk email. They discuss filters that prevent your customers from receiving your newsletters they sign up for. They go on to talk about solutions to these problems.
Joan joins Jim to discuss the latest Kiplinger letter. They talk about natural gas, and the bad news associated with it. They also talk about alternative fuels that could be better developed. In the second half of the hour, Joan and Jim explain the taxpayers bill of right that would provide relief to taxpayers.
Friday - July 11, 2003
Jim talks about his first trip to a Scandinavian country. He talks about Sweden, the things he learned, and the people he met while there.
Beverly joins Jim to talk about publishing a book in order to grow your business. They talk about how everyone has a book inside them that is worth sharing with someone else.
Jim and Fred talk about investing for cowards. They define who a coward is and how they succeed in the stock market.
Jim and Tim talk about how to make your business better through business planning.
Monday - July 14, 2003
Jim and Jack talk about where to start in terms of developing sales. They discuss why the sales training should start with the owner
Jim and Ed talk about how India's computer industry surpassed the American computer industry because of the compound growth rate.
Phyllis and Jim answer the question, "What's in a name?" They talk about what to do if your business name is not intuitive.
Laurel joins Jim to talk about the possibilities exporting brings to a business. Laurel shares examples of success stories that resulted from exporting.
Tuesday - July 15, 2003
Tom and Jim talk about the ups and downs of small business and where it is going. They talk about the competition in small business.
Steve shares with Jim what Tech Environment Quality Index (TEQI) is. They talk about how the TEQI is up and what that means to small businesses.
Jim and Rich talk about the parliment and government in Kuwait after Rich's trip there.
Jim and Peter talk about search engines and how efficient they have gotten over the years. They also talk about what could be improved.
Wednesday - July 16, 2003
Pierce and Jane join Jim to talk about vacations and what they have to do with personality.
Jackie and Jim talk about what a trans fat is and why it is important that it is on food lables.
Jim and Linda talk about how women are getting more organized in the marketplace. They discuss how Linda got started in the businessplace.
Thursday - July 17, 2003
Jim and Jeff talk about bugs in computer systems that can allow hackers to get in your network. They discuss solutions to these problems.
Jim and Rick talk about why some people might not want what you want. They discuss how to explain your idea so that the listeners understand it.
Joan joins Jim again to discuss what is in the most recent Kiplinger Letter. The bulls are running, and hopefully they will continue to run.
Friday - July 18, 2003
Bill joins Jim to explain the new H.I.P.A. rules and how they affect doctors, insurance groups, patients, and employers. They also discuss the costs of the act.
Jim and Connie talk about her new book, "What Queen Esther Knew". They discuss who Queen Esther was and what parallels can be drawn between her story and today's world leaders.
Jim and Don discuss Tony Blair's speech to Congress about the alliance between Great Britain and the U.S. They talk about the two countries' actions and the effects they will have on history.
Jim and Patrick talk about the Consumer Advisory Board and what it is. They discuss technology and the difficulties consumers face when buying new technology.
Monday - July 21, 2003
Jim and Karen talk about what she is doing to push the Small Business Paperwork Relief Act. She explains how a reduction in paperwork would benefit small businesses.
Jim and John talk about the current marketplace and what business owners can expect from it. They discuss the causes of state budget deficits and what they are doing to fix it.
Jim and Andrea talk about ways to keep customers close to your heart in order to keep them coming back. Andrea explains how a little extra research can go a long way.
Barbara joins Jim to explain how business owners can upgrade on capital equipment and write it off on your taxes.
Tuesday - July 22, 2003
Jim and Stefan talk about experimentation in business and how it is essential to change and innovation.
Jim and Stephanie talk about the problems people are facing today when organizing. Stephanie shares some ways for people to prioritize and organize.
Jim and Gene talk about time management. Gene explains how time management can lead to success.
Mariette joins Jim to talk about bipolar disorder, a disease from which she suffers. She shares her experience with the disease and how she deals with it.
Wednesday - July 23, 2003
Jim and Robert talk about being a travelling speaker and what it entails. They discuss what sales organizations look for in a speaker and sales trainer.
Jim and Wayne talk about the 10,000 commandments that look what is going on in the regulatory side of federal regulations.
Jim and Ron talk about how overcomplicating things can take away from customer care.
Leslie joins Jim to continue their series on executive thinking. They discuss what executives at large corporations can learn from small business owners.
Thursday - July 24, 2003
Jim and Beverley talk about how to "shop" for home based businesses. They discuss what options you should consider before choosing which business is right for you.
Jim and Chad talk about the research the office of advocacy has done that demonstrates the economy's effects on small business.
Jim and Joan talk about how the war in Iraq affected President Bush's popularity. They also discuss Sadam Hussein's sons and what led up to their deaths.
Friday - July 25, 2003
Jim and Gary talk about the ethics and principles in the Bible and how they relate to today's business place. They go on to discuss the difference between capital and hoarding.
Lois joins Jim to talk about gaining and maintaining customers. Lois talks about contacting customers and keeping up with them to retain them. She tells jim how to add 25% to your bottom line just by retaining customers.
Jim and Wilma talk about the Women's Economic Summit in Florida and how this one-day summit will help women network and learn more about their growing place in the economy.
Jim and Doug talk about the President's tax package and what it means to the U.S. citizens with children. They also talk about the long-term affects the tax cut will have on the economy.
Tuesday - July 29, 2003
Nancy joins Jim to talk about being joyful in what you do in your small business.
Jim and Ken talk about vision and why it's important to your company.
Rich joins Jim to talk about Iraq and the politics in Iraq after the war.
Gene joins Jim to talk about how it is important to understand operating a small business besides just selling.
Thursday - July 31, 2003
Jim is broadcasting at the Business Matchmaker Program in Birmingham, AL. The U.S. Small Business Administration, with support from corporate sponsors, is conducting these events around the country, to put small businesses in front of larger government contractors and Federal agencies to give these small companies the opportunity to do business with the government. Listen in as Jim interviews one of the attendees, Marcia Elkins, and find out how this program helps her small business.
Jim is broadcasting live at the Business Matchmaker Program in Birmingham, AL. The U.S. Small Business Administration, with support from corporate sponsors, is conducting these events around the country, to put small businesses in front of larger government contractors and Federal agencies to give these small companies the opportunity to do business with the government. Listen in as Jim interviews one of the attendees, Emmanuel Onwukwe, and find out how this program helps his small business.
Jim is broadcasting live at the Business Matchmaker Program in Birmingham, AL. The U.S. Small Business Administration, with support from corporate sponsors, is conducting these events around the country, to put small businesses in front of larger government contractors and Federal agencies to give these small companies the opportunity to do business with the government. Listen in as Jim interviews one of the attendees, Ryan Bays, and find out how this program helps his small business.
Harry joins Jim at the NBCC annual conference, which is being held in conjunction with the SBA's Business Matchmaking Program, in Birmingham, AL, where Jim is broadcasting live. Harry explains how the NBCC has served minority small business owners for the past 10 years.
David talks with Jim about how HP is working with the SBA to help them conduct their Business Matchmaking Program around the country. Jim is broadcasting live at the Birmingham, AL, event. The Business Matchmaking Program puts small businesses in front of larger government contractors and Federal agencies to give these small companies the opportunity to do business with the government.
Jim is broadcasting live from the Business Matchmaking Program being conducted in Birmingham, AL., and Fred joins him to discuss how this program is helping small business. The SBA, with support from corporate sponsors, is conducting these events around the country, to put small businesses in front of larger government contractors and Federal agencies to give these small companies the opportunity to do business with the government.
