Wednesday - December 01, 2004
Andrea shares with Jim the results of a survey by Mastercard and Harris Interactive on giving the perfect gifts.
Jim and Chad talk about the increase in the GDP and the growth in America's economy. They also talk about regulations, bills and laws that are affecting small businesses.
Jim and Jeffrey talk about conquering the challenges of freight distribution and the challenges of owning a family business.
Rosalene joins Jim to give some tips on how to master situations quickly by using optimal thinking and how to get your employees to become optimal thinkers.
Thursday - December 02, 2004
Jeff joins Jim to talk about how to handle inconveniences like jury duty that take time away from your small business.
Jim and Tony discuss the tension between driving the top line and the bottom line in small businesses.
Jim and Joan discuss the weakening of the U.S. dollar against other countries and other issues covered in the Kiplinger Letter this week.
Friday - December 03, 2004
Phil brings Jim some financial news about holiday spending. Spending is up, but can consumers really afford it?
Ilise joins Jim to talk abut how to decide what to buy clients for Christmas and how much money to spend.
Jim talks about doing thorough cleaning in your small business in December, rather than in the spring.
James joins Jim to talk about managing your own finances to achieve happiness and success.
Monday - December 06, 2004
Don joins Jim to talk politics. They discuss the aftermath of the presidential elections and how Congress is working.
Peter, an organization expert, joins Jim to explain a few simple things small business owners can do to streamline the organization.
Jim and John talk about the Christmas holidays and how to be reasonable about bonuses for your employees.
Russell joins Jim to talk about how to decide where to locate your small business and how to get information about your competition in the area.
Tuesday - December 07, 2004
Karen joins Jim to give an update on the current tax reform issues and to talk about how these issues will affect small business owners.
Jim and Sam discuss the latest Tatum Business Conditions Survey of economic conditions and speculate what the business conditions will be like in the new year.
Jim joins our Jim to help us sort out our personal lives and our business lives.
Jeffrey joins Jim to examine how small business owners approach customers with their marketing techniques.
Wednesday - December 08, 2004
Jim and Pam discuss how small business owners can provide customers with what they need instead of just what they need.
Don joins Jim on the anniversary of the signing of the North American Free Trade Agreement to talk about free trade in the current economy.
Jim and Christina discuss technology that allows small business owners to stay on top of their communications.
Gene joins Jim to explain the importance of having a diversified customer base.
Thursday - December 09, 2004
Dr. Weir jons Jim to address the findings of a new Harris Interactive survey and reveal why the winter holidays are a particularly dangerous time for adults with high blood pressure.
Jim and Beverley talk about the stresses of the holiday season that can take a toll on a small business owner's heart and health.
Jim and Joan talk about how frivilous law suits cost small business owners millions of dollars each year and other issues in this week's Kiplinger Letter.
Friday - December 10, 2004
Jim joins our Jim to talk about how there is never a win-win situation in negotiating.
John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to answer the question, "Who will be the 'owners' in President Bush's 'ownership society?'"
Jim and Dave discuss three key decisions small business owners need to make in order to be successful in the new year.
Monday - December 13, 2004
Quint joins Jim to give advice on how to delegate jobs to the right employees so your organization will run smoothly.
Jim and Barbara discuss tax issues that affect small business owners.
Anita joins Jim to discuss the different aspects of e-Commerce and to help small businesses understand how to make your website customer friendly.
Patricia joins Jim to talk about women and venture capital.
Tuesday - December 14, 2004
Robert joins Jim to help make complex technology more simple and to give explanations about new technologies.
Bill joins Jim for the Fed Watch show plus to give a report on what small business owners are saying about the economy.
Terry joins Jim to give an update on how her small business is running two months after the opening.
Julie and Wilma join Jim to talk about women entrepreneurs and other minorities entering the small business world. They also identify the challenges women face that men don't.
Wednesday - December 15, 2004
Jim and Bill discuss several ways you can make a difference in the world.
David joins Jim to talk about how intellectual property can either make or break small businesses.
Tamar joins Jim to talk about winning the border battle - why the current immigration issues are important to small business.
Sam joins Jim to share some classic selling techniques for the 21st century.
Thursday - December 16, 2004
Jeff joins Jim to help wind down this year and get started for the next.
Karen and Hector join Jim to talk about a reacent economic summit and what small business owners could learn from it. Hector also shares some breaking news with Jim.
Jim joins our Jim to give an update on issues in this week's Kiplinger Letter.
Friday - December 17, 2004
Bill joins Jim to step back and look at the bigger picture and discuss what's coming up in human resources trends.
Rob and Jim discuss the importance of role playing in sales training.
Seven joins Jim to talk about how just being honest will help small business owners with their new year's resolutions in 2005.
Jim and Eva go beyond taxes and talk about the mistakes small businesses make.
Monday - December 20, 2004
Phyllis joins Jim to give some ideas on how to motivate the employees in your organization.
Jim and John discuss what the next four years under President Bush means for small business owners and tax reform opportunities.
Bob joins Jim to stick a finger in the eye of political correctness.
Jim and Tim talk about what has changed in business planning because of technology and the changes that are coming in the next year.
Tuesday - December 21, 2004
John joins Jim to share some stories that illustrate what's going on in the marketplace.
Denise joins Jim to help us learn how to stay in shape during the holiday season.
Brad joins Jim to share the ten new year's resolutions for sales managers and salespeople.
Wednesday - December 22, 2004
Harry joins Jim to help you answer the question, "are you a micro manager?"
Jim and Beverly discuss diversity and tolerance during the holiday season. They also talk about how to grow your small business.
Max shares with Jim some the benefits of using an accounts management service.
Jim and Karen talk about the President's recent economic summit.
Thursday - December 23, 2004
Beverley joins Jim to share what's going on in the world of home based business and how owners of these businesses can get some help.
Jim and Alan discuss the legal battles Microsoft is going through and some new technology.
Joan joins Jim to discuss economic issues and other things covered in this week's Kiplinger Letter.
Friday - December 24, 2004
James joins Jim to share some holiday inspiration on Christmas Eve.
John joins Jim to share some wisdom and inspiration on Christmas Eve.
Judy joins Jim to talk about the attitude around giving and receiving. They go on to discuss 2005 budgetin ideas.
Monday - December 27, 2004
Bill joins Jim to share some ways to start off your 2005 prospects the right way.
Jim and Rick discuss some financial plans that will get you and your small business started on the right track for 2005.
Ann and Jim talk about how to get in shape this new year so you can stay healthy and run your small business efficiently.
Paul joins Jim to give five tips for starting a business in 2005.
Tuesday - December 28, 2004
Matthew joins Jim to talk about oral business agreements.
Noah talks to Jim about getting an "extreme makeover" for your head.
Renee and Mary join Jim to discuss some financial plans and how employees and employers can take advantage of them.
Wednesday - December 29, 2004
Chester joins Jim to talk about the growth of the Chinese economy and how to encourage and reward company loyalty from employees to customers.
Jonathon joins Jim during the last week of 2004 to talk about the I/T public policy issues for 2005.
Jim joins our Jim to explain how to stay at the top of your game, mentally and physically.
Jim and Doug cover many topics including different types of retirement plans, electronic tax filing, and the services available through a CPA.
Thursday - December 30, 2004
Jeff joins Jim to help listeners decide which type of home-based business is right for them.
Jim and Kirk talk about finding outside funding for your small business.
Jim and Don discuss the difference between up-selling and add-on selling and how dangerous it is to impose your own values on customers when they're buying from you.
Gerald joins Jim to talk about the upcoming trends of 2005.
