Wednesday - February 01, 2006
Bob joins Jim to talk about the difference between filing online through a tax provider, like TurboTax, for example, and going directly to IRS.gov. If you're thinking of filing your tax return online this year. Don't miss this interview.
Dan and Jim talk about President Bush's state of the union speech and what was in it for small businesses, including healthcare and tax reform. They go on to talk about what the NFIB will be doing this year in Washington to advance the small business agenda.
Rich and Jim talk about President Bush's state of the union speech from a political perspective, including the renewing the Patriot Act and topics Rich thinks the President will accomplish in 2006.
Tim joins Jim on the 8th anniversary of Tim's first visit on the show to talk about some of the greatest mistakes small business owners make when preparing a business plan. Specifically cash planning and how to treat sweat equity on your financial statements.
Thursday - February 02, 2006
Jeff and Jim talk about some of the new online networking sites and how to use them as marketing tools.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about management elements of being a small business owner Today he talks about intellectual property, the class of assets that are the dominant leverage of 21st century businesses.
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Joan and Jim talk about what Kiplinger has to say about what's going on in the world these days, and they begin with President Bush's 2007 budget and how it isn't making anyone happy. They go on to talk about the changing of the guard at the Fed and their recent rate increase, the new members of the Supreme Court, the new Vista operating system from Microsoft, and Internet telephone service.
Friday - February 03, 2006
James puts a new spin on the best way we should take care of our customers. He goes on to say that there needs to be a balance between employee care and customer care because your employees come between you and your customers.
Jim and Chuck continue their series on helping small business owners make those tough decisions a little easier with a list of examples.
Jim and James talk about why we need tort reform. They go on to talk about one of the new targets coming under fire - the food and beverage industry. What's next?
Josh talks with Jim about the importance of focusing in on the customer's long term goals, and what you should do next when you receive that response.
Monday - February 06, 2006
Father and son, Sander and Jon, join Jim to talk about what they learned during 100 miles of walking together, about the difference in leadership thinking between the two generations.
Stephanie joins Jim again to try to help him get organized. Today's visit is about how to unclutter and throw things away. Some of this was painful for Jim.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about management elements of being a small business owner. Today he begins the section on the marketplace, and he talks about the power of the marketplace.
John talks with Jim about the challenges that lie ahead for those black Americans who insist on hanging on to the 20th century political correctness as they try to make their way in the 21st century.
Tuesday - February 07, 2006
Tripp joins Jim for the first time to talk about the importance of living your legacy, not just leaving one.
Ken joins Jim on the 8th anniversary of his firsts visit to talk about the impact of the generational waves on how we do business now and how we fund future social commitments.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about marketplace elements of being a small business owner Today he talks about the potential conflict between the benefits a business owner sees in the products they sell and the way customers see them.
Jorian Clarke and Jim Blasingame talk about how broadband Internet connectivity is impacting the way we design and execute our small business Web strategy on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.
Wednesday - February 08, 2006
Suzanne and Jim continue their series on how to be prepared for the emotional endurance that's required to start and successfully run a small business.
David joins Jim to talk about the intellectual property court case between Research In Motion (RIM), the makers of the Blackberry PDA, and a company that claims their patents were infringed by RIM. They also talk about the challenges of getting a patent and then being prepared to defend that patent against infringment.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about marketplace elements of being a small busienss owner. Today he talks about the importance of making sure you develop strategic relationships with vendors, rather than just buy their stuff.
Gov. Gilmore and Jim talk about his national initiative to mobilize volunteers across America to become part of the terrorism preparedness effort.
Thursday - February 09, 2006
Bev joins Jim to talk about more ways to market your small business on a showstring budget.
Sam joins Jim to report on how the economy is going across the country based on the Tatum survey of hundreds of their partners who are running small and medium size businesses. The new is good.
Joan and Jim begin their visit by speculating when the cherry blossoms will bloom. They move on to discuss what some are calling "consumer fatugue" and why consumers might be less of a growth factor in the U.S. economy in '06. Next topic is business costs, especially energy costs, followed by a discussion about the change of leadership in the U.S. House of Representatives. Finally, Joan reports on new technology that will allow the elderly to live independently longer.
Friday - February 10, 2006
Dr. Cobbs joins Jim for the first time to talk about how the struggle for equality has evolved for black America during his lifetime.
June reports from Baghdad about how things are going in Iraq so far in 2006, including in the outer reaches of Iraq. She also talks about how the economy is progressing and the state of Iraqi small businesses.
Hans joins Jim to talk about his organization's lawsuit against the accounting board that was established to enforce the Sarbanes/Oxley bill, which was intended to upgrade corporate financial oversight. Believe it or not, this is an important debate for all small businesses.
Judge Huss begins his visit with Jim with hs perspective of how things are going in the trial of Saddam Hussein. They move on to talk about some of the key issues and challenges that attorneys face when setting up a new law practice.
Monday - February 13, 2006
Ilise and Jim continue their series on how to help shy people become more self-confident. One of the things they talk about is the power of role-playing.
Stephanie and Jim continue their five-week series on becoming better organized. One of the suggestions Stephanie offers is to make two lists.
Jeff and Jim talk about marketing for small businesses with specifics on finding different markets and tracking results, plus how to focus marketing activity on the people you want to reach.
On the day before Valentine's Day, Cherie joins Jim to talk about how finding love has changed in the 21st century, and how some things should never change.
Tuesday - February 14, 2006
Jim D joins Jim B on the 8th anniversary of his first visit to talk about how to live a happier life. Jim B proposes that perhaps a great place to start is to avoid the things (or people) that make you unhappy.
Steve and Jim begin their visit talking about the debate and litigation over possible patent infringement by RIM, the company that produces the popular Blackberry pda. They move on to talk about what Jim believes are coming changes for the real estate brokerage industry, brought on by innovation and probably anti-trust lawsuits.
Jim takes a few minutes to compare Olympians and small business owners, both heroes, in Jim's eyes. He wraps up talking about Valentines Day and two kinds of love.
Grace-Marie joins Jim to talk about the progress being made in offering and accepting Health Savings Accounts. They talk about what HSAs are and how they benefit individuals and small businesses.
Wednesday - February 15, 2006
Jeff and Jim talk about how to get as much done as possible on those days when you're not so motivated.
Dan joins Jim for the first time to talk about some of the inside stuff that goes on in Wall Street. They cover the telecom meltdown. Insider trading, and Jim asks Dan what he thinks about big business spending more energy chasing their stock price instead of serving customers.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about marketplace elements of being a small business owner. Today he talks about the importance of making sure you know what wakes your customers up in the middle of the night, so that their challenges don't become surprises for your business.
The Howards and Jim talk about the concept of happiness, what causes it, who has it, how to get it, and how to develop it in our small businesses.
Thursday - February 16, 2006
John joins Jim for the first time to talk about the progress of the immigration legislation that's weaving its way through Congress, and what it will mean to America's small businesses.
Bill and Jim talk about branding and small business, including what branding is and is not, and how small businesses not only have brands, but also how they can dominate with their brands.
Joan and Jim begin their visit talking about the controversy surrounding VP Cheney's delay in getting the news out about his shooting a fellow hunter. The PR lesson is getting the news out earlier is almost always better. They move on to talk about the trend of research and development to be funded more by private companies rather than government. Next up is whether the post office can remain viable in the 21st century, followed by some of the crazy and illogical elements of President Bush's next budget.
Friday - February 17, 2006
Bill and Jim talk about some of the details involved in maintaining the privacy of your employees regarding the information you collect during the hiring process and during their employment.
Don joins Jim to report on what politicians have learned, in the wake of VP Cheney's past week, about the timely reporting of incidents to the press. They go on to talk about the growth of 401Ks and how this is - and will - affect politics.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about marketplace elements of being a small business owner. Today he talks about the importance of becoming an integrated partner with your customers, not just a vendor.
Bill joins Jim with his monthly report on how the economy is looking for small businesses. They talk about inflation, hiring, housing, manufacturing and the impact of higher petroleum prices.
Monday - February 20, 2006
Karen and Jim talk about how to be creative in developing and executing your small business brand by thinking productively, not reproductively.
Stephanie and Jin continue their short series on organization by focusing on filing, specifically, that filing is not about storage, it's about retreaval. Jim says, anyone can file a piece of paper, but it takes and organized person to then be able to find it when they need it.
Mike joins Jim to talk about finding the courage to be a leader. One topic they discuss is demonstrating leadership by the values you install in your small business.
On this President's Day, Burt and Jim talk about some of teh past presidents, who were some of the best and the future of the American presidency. They also talk about the possibility of a woman president in the 21st century.
Tuesday - February 21, 2006
Robert joins Jim as he broadcasts live from The Small Business Chamber of Commerce in Memphis, Tennessee to talk about what a Chamber of Commerce can do for your small business.
Cheryl joins Jim live from The Small Business Chamber of Commerce in Memphis, Tennessee to talk about her transition from the military to being a small business owner. Later she explains how she got started in the personal concierge business and what it is.
Austin joins Jim as he broadcasts live from The Small Business Chamber of Commerce in Memphis, Tennessee to talk about the businesses he is involved in. They also talk about how to handle benefits for your employees.
Susan joins Jim as he broadcasts live from The Small Business Chamber of Commerce in Memphis, Tennessee to explain what her call center and answering service does for customers.
Wednesday - February 22, 2006
Tripp joins Jim to talk about life in New Orleans after Katrina. Tripp also talks about what he things New Orleans will look like in 10 years.
Tom and Jim talk about some of the critical things small business owners have to think about for 21st century success, including how to shed some of that 20th century baggage that might be holding you back.
Jim continues his Small Business Survival Course series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about small business and technology.
Niki joins Jim for the first time to talk about how she started her company five years ago, how she's been competitive in a crowded industry, and how she manages her business and her family.
Thursday - February 23, 2006
Bev and Jim talk about using something you write, like a column for the local paper or an article you post on your Web site, as a marketing tool. They go on to talk about some of the things people say to Bev when she's counselling would-be small business owners.
Rick joins Jim on his 7th anniversary as a member of the Brain Trust, to talk about the use of unregistered securities, called Regulation D offerings, to raise capital for a small business. Reg D offerings are also investment opportunities for investors.
Joan and Jim talk about a slowing housing industry and its impact on the economy. Another issue they cover is what Jim calls the inevitable changes that will come to the real estate brokerage industry. They also cover some of the economic growth projections for several key U.S. trading partners for 2006. Finally, they cover the homeland security issue, especially with respect to the recent issue of U.S. ports being controlled by foreign governments.
Friday - February 24, 2006
Phyllis joins Jim to talk about using the creative process to find naming opportunities for your business, your products or a marketing campaign.
Russell joins Jim on his eighth anniversary on Jim’s Brain Trust to discuss the importance of being able to present quality financial information to a prospective buyer of your business, and how early that process should begin before you actually sell the business.
On the occasion of Administaff’s 20th anniversary, Jay joins Jim to discuss what it takes to grow a small business into a big business and still execute like an entrepreneurial organization.
On the occasion of Administaff’s 20th anniversary, Steve joins Jim to discuss the importance of having the vision and execution to grow a successful business and create an environment that will allow the business to endure after the founders are gone.
Monday - February 27, 2006
Al joins Jim to talk about how to segments of resiliency in four different areas of your being. Al says being resilient is important, but you must also know that you have the ability to be resilient.
Stephanie and Jim continue their five interview series on getting organized, this one is on developing organizational skills. They also talk about how to stay organized when working on the road.
Jim continues his series on operating and management fundamentals by talking about the importance of getting involved in the small business public debate. He knows you don't have a lot of time to spend on this, so he also recommends some organizations that can be your representative at the table where these issues are being debated.
Matt joins Jim to continue his advice about how to manage business contracts, especially those from larger organizations. This visit includes how to deal with what is called the "integration clause." Listen in to find out about this important contact information.
Tuesday - February 28, 2006
Mike and Jim talk about how to REALLY make money online. It can be done, but it takes time and work.
Jim talks about some of the things it takes to have a successful online strategy.
Jim talks about what your small business -- and your country -- must do to stay competitive in the 21st century global marketplace.
Bev and Jim talk about some of the things you need to know when you're calling on 21st century small businesses.
