Monday - June 05, 2006
Jean and Jane join Jim to talk about how to leverage your brand using some of the new best practices and technologies.
John and Jim talk about the current debate over the spending practices of our federal government, the lack of discipline today in government, and what we can do about this. They also talk about some of the upcoming tax legislation to be debated, like abolishing the estate tax.
Scott and Jim talk about why small business owners should consider promoting the professional fullfilment of employees as a key profit strategy.
Leslie joins Jim from London to talk about what Americans and Europeans can learn from each other about doing business.
Tuesday - June 06, 2006
David joins Jim to discuss what he calls career intensity, why that separates successful people from others, and how you and I can get some of it.
Chuck reports on recent research his firm has conducted concerning the difference between acquiring new employees and keeping the ones you have happy. They go on to talk about small business reporting less balance in their lives. You won't be surprised that Jim has an opinion of why.
Actually, Philippa joins Jim late in this segment, to help Jim discuss his ideas on why technology and the pace of change is causing small business owners more stress.
Jim continues his thoughts on the stress small business owners are feeling these days, with suggestions on how to manage these challenges productively, rather than just reacting to them.
Jim takes a few minutes to encourage everyone to balance the news coverage about alleged attrocities which may have been committed by very few our military with all of the ACTUAL and documented -- but not adequately reported -- good and heroic things over 1 million American service men and women have performed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Jim says the men and women wearing America's military uniforms are the best of the best that America has to offer the world.
Wednesday - June 07, 2006
Josh and Jim talk about the critical qualifying process in finding real customers for your small business.
Ken joins Jim to continue their series on how the generational demographics impact our small businesses, especially the younger Generations X and Y.
Kevin talks with Jim about what it takes to be an award-winning small business owner.
Kevin talks with Jim about what it takes to be an award-winning small business owner.
Rob reports on his newest Entrepreneurial Index which shows that while millions of small businesses are created annually, the rate of growth slowed in 2005. Tune in to find out what the fastest growing group of new small business owners are.
Thursday - June 08, 2006
Jeff Zbar and small business expert Jim Blasingame talk about how to use a blog as an online marketing tool during an interview on the radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.
Joan and Jim begin by talking about the impact Iraq will have on American politics, including their thoughts on the reported death of al-Zarqari. They move on to talk about some of the U.S. economic indicators. Next they discuss new banking regulations, new restrictions of fax marketing, the effort to solve the undocumented worker situation in the U.S.
Sam joins Jim to report on the most recent Tatum Index of Economic Conditions. The trends reported are not as positive as they have been in the recent past. Tune in to see what Sam and Jim have to say about the economy.
Friday - June 09, 2006
Pam and Jim talk about why we like to shop. Jim asks her if that applies to men as well as women, and gets in a lot of trouble.
Jim talks about the most important real estate for any small business -- the six inches between your customers' ears. He then goes on to talk about the two prime emotions that arise from that real estate, which are needs and wants. Tune in to hear Jim explain why understanding this is critical to your success.
Ilise and Jim talk about what it takes for shy people to gain the confidence to speak up in meetings, gatherings, or any setting where people meet and get to know each other.
Rob joins Jim to talk about a small business award program his magazine is launching. Rob recently attended a conference and he also talk about what he learned there. Rob also offers Jim's audience the opportunity to receive a free subscription to his outstanding magazine, just by going to www.nyreports.com/jbsba. Wherever you live, Jim encourages you to take advantage of this generous offer.
Monday - June 12, 2006
Ruth joins Jim to talk about some of the fundamental managerial checks and balances that they recommends for small businesses.
June joins Jim from Baghdad, Iraq to provide Jim and his audience with a more accurate report on what's going on in Iraq. June is cautiously optimistic about how things are going, now that key insurgents have been killed and the full Iraqi government has been formed. June also reports on the state of small business in Iraq, and the news is good.
Jim talks about how to identify when your small business organization is not functioning properly and what the likely causes are.
Karen talks with Jim about some of the key small business public policy issues that have been debated lately and what issues are still being debated. They also talk about how the average small business owner can more effectively get involved in the public policy debate.
Tuesday - June 13, 2006
Chester has just returned from a trip to Turkey and he joins Jim to talk about what he learned about how employees want to be treated, regardless of where they are.
Tom joins Jim for the first time to discuss his take on the 21st century marketplace. The guys cover a lot of areas, so don't miss this opportunity to hear one of the top management minds of the modern age (Tom, not Jim) deposit his wisdom and thoughts for small business owners.
JoAnna and Jim talk about the direct connection between happy employees creating happy customers.
Steve joins Jim to explain a relatively new issue that will be debated in the future. "Net neutrality" will be part of your future as you use the Internet and its applications more and more. Jim wants you to be as informed as possible, so you can contribute to this issue, which is essentially who will control the use of the Internet, the marketplace or the government. You probably already know which side Jim is on.
Wednesday - June 14, 2006
Pam and Jim talk about how to make sure your organization isn't creating its own gridlock.
Macey joins Jim to talk about some of the small business tax issues being debated in Congress. They go on to talk about the upcoming NFIB Summit in Washington, D.C.
Jack Mitchell is "Mr. Hug your customers" and he and Jim Blasingame continue their series on the importance of "hugging" your customers on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.
Jerry and Jim talk about the benefits of Health Savings Accounts as an important benefits tool for small businesses.
Thursday - June 15, 2006
Bev and Jim talk about making sure that you know the total value that you deliver to customers, so you know how much to charge.
John and Jim talk about the dangers of waiting too long to increase prices and then increasing them too much. They also talk about what not realizing the maximum pricing power can do to the ultimate value of your business when you decide to divest.
Joan joins Jim to talk about the current and future state of housing in America, how foreign auto makers are beating U.S. manufacturers in the U.S. They go on to talk about whether pennies will become a thing of the past, and whether the retirement of air traffic controllers will slow air travel. Final topic is e-business and whether the fear of loss of privacy is causing some consumers to resist doing business online.
Friday - June 16, 2006
Chris joins Jim to reflect on the life of his famous dad, Jack. Don't miss this important conversation.
Andrea and Jim talk about the importance of being aware in order to be a successful networker, and to remind you that in networking, it's not all about you.
Christina talks with Jim about some of the big mistakes people make when using email.
Bob and Jim talk about some of their bad customer service experience and why these are the best examples of how small businesses can compete with the Big Boxes.
Monday - June 19, 2006
Todd welcomes Jim to the 2006 NFIB Small Business Summit and talks about what attendees will be doing. He goes on to talk about his vision for the NFIB as its new leader.
Brett joins Jim to talk about his ship-building business and what it was like to be a small business in hurricane effected areas.
Ken talks with Jim about the wholesale business and why small businesses should be involved in the political process.
The Motts join Jim to talk about the commercial vaccuum business and their involvement in the public policy process locally and nationally.
Lisa talks with Jim about some of the key political issues that attendees of the 2006 Small Business Summit are going to be talking with their Congressional delegations about on Capital Hill this week.
Beth joins Jim to talk about some of the legal issues the NFIB is working on, including tort reform and ways to help small businesses out of court. She also talks about an exciting new legal service available for free to NFIB members.
Tuesday - June 20, 2006
Bud and Jim talk about how he and his wife began their unique small business and why small business owners must be involved in the public policy debate.
Megan came to the U.S. from Australia and became an award-winning small business owner. She tells Jim her story and why she's active in small business public policy. They also talk about the importance of a strong, world-class Web presence.
America is growing entrepreneurs and the NFIB is helping. Hank joins Jim to talk about some of the things the NFIB is doing to encourage our young folks to think about working for and starting small business, including over $500,000 in annual scholarships.
Arriving in the U.S. from Italy with his family at the age of five, Frank is continuing his family restaurant tradition. He also talks with Jim about importance of small business owners getting involved in the political debate.
Representing an award-winning small business, Barbara joins Jim to talk about what her company does and why public relations is a vital management task.
When the NFIB talks, politicians listen. Sharon is one of the people politicians talk with to convince them that they will support small business issues with their votes on future legislation. Sharon talks with Jim about this, as well as about how the NFIB is helping employers get their employees involved in the public policy debate.
Wednesday - June 21, 2006
Annabel and Jim talk using Wi-Max, wireless Internet connections that don't depend on telephone lines or cable, as a back-up in the event of a disaster or other business interruption.
Rick talks with Jim about how to use stock options as a management tool, including some of the negative elements that can be involved.
Kim and Jim have another energetic discussion of what a brand is, how to have one, how to BE a brand, and why it's important for small businesses to have a well-developed understanding of their brands.
Gene and Jim talk about the concept of ethics in the marketplace, and they develop several examples of what ethics looks like.
Thursday - June 22, 2006
Jeff Zbar and Jim Blasingame talk about how micropreneurs can expand their spheres of influence by networking and serving their networks during an interview on The Small Business Advocate Show.
Bill joins Jim to report on the most recent NFIB economic survey of small businesses. The news is good, just not as good as the last quarter. They also talk about the prospects for inflation.
Joan reports with Jim about some of the several reasons health care expenses increases are abating. They go on to talk about the price of energy over the next six months, tax breaks on hybrid vehicles, and the need to safeguard the information on your technology.
Friday - June 23, 2006
Bill and Jim talk about why professional credentials and certifications are important and used in the course of business and marketing.
Ray joins Jim to talk about the most recent Congressional Scorecard, a rating he does on how members of Congress voted on small business issues. They also talk about some of those issues.
Sebastian joins Jim for the first time to talk about an award his magazine is presenting to technologically innovative small businesses.
Steve talks with Jim about his upcoming trip to Morocco to debate who has control over ICANN, which is the international organization that controls domain names, like .com, .org, etc.
Monday - June 26, 2006
Beth and Jim talk about some of the recent Supreme Court cases that affect small businesses, including an employment case and a property rights case.
David joins Jim for the first time to talk about what he calls the most dangerous year in the history of America, 1776.
Dave and Jim talk about what it takes to motivate ourselves and those who word with us. They also talk about the correct way to think of self-esteem.
Eva and Jim talk about the new debate over reforming the estate tax, and how this tax affects small businesses. They move on to talk about other tax issues, including sales tax holidays.
Tuesday - June 27, 2006
Ken joins Jim to talk about how to leverage various Internet resources to gain a competitive advantage and grow your small business.
Rick and Jim talk about ways to make your small business a place where ideas can flow from all of your stakeholders and then get those jewels in the sunlight of consideration.
Giovanni reports on some of the current small business issues currently being debated in Congress, such as minimum wage increase, estate tax and immigration.
Don talks with Jim about his thoughts on the New York Times' decision to publish a story on a top secret anti-terrorist program conducted by the government. He then talks about how he thinks the 2006 elections will turn out and who he thinks will be the '08 party nominees for president.
Wednesday - June 28, 2006
Nancy joins Jim to continue their series on how to let go of needing total control and listen to your intuition.
The Howards joins Jim to talk about how to do a better job of hiring your next employee. Remember, the answers you get may sound wrong, but they may be right.
David is a highly successful Internet business developer and he joins Jim to talk about how he and his partner have used the Internet to build value for customers and investors. He also talks about his newest venture, helping small business owners have access to an agency and get their messages on TV.
Jerry and Jim talk about the evolution of Health Savings Accounts and why HSAs may be the best thing to help small businesses provide affordable healthcare for their employees.
Thursday - June 29, 2006
Bev and Jim talk about how to spot those scam home-based business "opportunities."
Kelle joins Jim to talk about how to incorporate paradoxical thinking as we all continue the transition from the 20th century marketplace to the 21st century environment.
Jim O joins Jim B first with an update on the flooding in the D.C. area. Next they discuss alternative fuels in our future, then move on to talk about what the Fed will do with interest rates, recent Supreme Court rulings on property rights, whether the President will get line-item veto power, a negative ruling for unions, and finally, the recent travails of Airbus in it's fight to compete with Boeing.
Friday - June 30, 2006
Jack and Jim talk about how a small business should bring a sales manager on board -- what to do and what NOT to do.
Bill joins Jim to talk about our national energy policy and what we can do to be come less dependent on foreign energy sources.
Mark talks with Jim about how to get our buildings prepared for extreme weather as well as how to make them mor energy efficient.
Steve and Jim talk about the importance of teaching our young people about entrepreneurship and get them ready for the 21st century marketplace.
