Burt and Jim celebrate Labor Day by talking a little about its history and why there should be more recognition of the business owner, not just the employee.

Jim talks about how Labor Day got started, how it became a Federal holiday, and laments that there is no single day set aside to honor those who pay others to take a day off -- small business owners. He also talks about how what he calls "the century of the entrepreneur" and how it's different from the 20th century.

Rosemary joins Jim to talk about how small business owners can become more like trade unions -- organized in the way they get their message out to politicians and policy makers.

One of the reasons small businesses fail is the owner doesn't ask questions when they don't know something. Nora talks with Jim about why this is and how to make sure this condition doesn't put your company in the business obituaries.

Want more sales? Want customers to remember you? Eric and Jim talk about one of the best practices -- and tools -- you can use to stay top-of-mind with customers and prospects, email marketing.

Women business owners are really making great strides and Marsha talks with Jim about some research her organization has conducted that identifies just how well women-owned businesses are doing.

What would you do if you knew that half of your employees were not engaged at work? Jim S joins Jim B to reveal some startling research that, among other important findings, shows that only half of America's work force is engaged in their jobs. If you have employees, you don't want to miss this interview.

Don't miss this story about how one company stuck to their vision and values and kept their soul. Randy talks with Jim about how Midwest Airlines fought off a hostile takeover and won. Randy also offers some valuable travel tips for small businesses.

After all these years, the U.S. v Microsoft anti-trust case rears its ugly head again. Steve talks with Jim about why this should matter to us, and he also explains why one handy Internet feature, WhoIs, may be in danger.

Are you and your organization ready for the push to the end of the year? Stephanie talks with Jim about some tips and tools that will help you maximize the time and resources you have.

One of the most asked questions by budding entrepreneurs is, "What business should I start?" Rieva talks with Jim about several areas of new business opportunity that are just right for the 21st century.

Should your business be participating in the Web 2.0 environment? Jeff Zbar talks about this with Jim Blasingame, small business expert and host of The Small Business Advocate Show.

Did you know that 95% of all prospects for your business live OUTSIDE the U.S.? Did you know that 9 out of 10 U.S. exporters are small businesses. Doug and Jim talks about some of the reasons why your small business should begin at least the learning process about what it would take to become an exporter, and how to actually become an exporter.

Our minds are image-seeking mechanisms. That's what Gwendolyn tells Jim during this interview, plus how to turn this fact into efficiencies and higher profits for your small business by creating a more visual workplace.

Does your small business have a 401(k) as part of the benefits package? The day before 401K Day (Jim calls it 401(k) Day eve), Stephan talks with Jim about why the 401(k) is one of the best tax-free options for adding value to the relationship you have with your employees. He also explains some of the different kinds of 401(k)s, and just how easy it can be to set up a program.

How much does environmental regulatory compliance cost your small business? More than you think, and Angela joins Jim to discuss these often unseen costs.

What if you're an introvert, but as a small business owner, you still have to sell? Pat says introverts can make the best salespeople, and she explains why.

Are your employees performing as you expect them to? Leslie talks with Jim about the difference between what motivates leaders and what motivates followers and why you MUST know the difference.

Is the economy headed for hard times? Bob tells Jim what he thinks about the economy, what the Fed will do with rates in the next meeting, the strength of the global economy, and even a Texas haiku.

One of the great fears of small business owners is of a lawsuit, especially a frivolous one. Elizabeth joins Jim to report on a success story for a small business, and how the courts are now stopping some of these frivolous cases.

How is networking different in other countries? Andrea has just returned from a trip to China, and she talks with Jim about what you need to know when making new acquaintances and business prospects in other countries and cultures.

What's the difference between an employee in your small business that's satisfied and one that is engaged? Leigh has the answer and talks with Jim about how you can identify the difference in your employees, why you should care, and what to do about it.

When does a lawyer help in the business buying and selling process, and when are they not. Russ Brown and Jim Blasingame talk about when is the right time to involve an attorney in your plans to buy -- or sell -- a business, especially when to introduce them to the other party during an interview on the small business radio program, The Small Business Advocate Show.

On this sixth anniversary of the attacks of 9-11, Bob talks with Jim about the ironies of the use of modern technology to deliver terrorism by radical Islamics who reject all things modern. They go on to talk about the use of technology to fight terrorism.

On this sixth anniversary of the attacks of 9-11, Jim reflects on what happened on that day, what has transpired since, and what he believes about the global war on terror.

On this sixth anniversary of the attacks of 9-11, Rich joins Jim to share his thoughts on this day, and what he thinks about the continued global war on terror. Rich is also a member of the Fred Thompson for President team and he talks about his candidate's chances.

What are the challenges women business owners face? Leslie talks with Jim about some of these challenges, how many are self-imposed, and what women can do to eliminate them.

How's the economy doing these day? Sam joins Jim with his most recent report on the economy, and while the news isn't great, for small businesses there are reasons to be cautious, Sam talks about whether we should be worried about a recession.

Trying to grow your small business? Wondering where to turn for the capital to grow? David talks with Jim about how he grew his business and scaled it nationwide by creating a franchise, instead of seeking venture capital or going public.

Congressman Chabot is a champion of small business, and after a review of his thoughts on General Petraeus's report to Congress on conditions in Iraq, he discussed the role of the SBA in helping small businesses get access to micro-loans.

Retire from a home-based business? It happens, and Bev talks with Jim about some of the issues. Jim also talks about actually selling a home-based business.

Now that you're small business has achieved some financial and market critical mass, what do you do? Steve talks with Jim about some of the critical things to focus on to grow your business to the next level.

Joan and Jim discuss the issues that are making our economy somewhat fragile and what it will take to get things back on track. They go on to discuss other topics, including funding for bridge inspections and maintenance, retirement for airline pilots, and how demographics and mathematics will affect future elections.

When is being a small business owner like being a parent? Julie says it's all the time, and she talks with Jim about a number of similarities and why it's helpful to think about business ownership this way.

How are women different than men when their networking and doing business? Trish and Jim talk about some of these differences, and how they help and hinder women in their quest for success in the marketplace.

What does the future look like for baby boomer business owners when they're ready to sell? John and Jim talk about some of the issues that are going to be in play, and all of them aren't favorable.

How do you create outrageous success with ease? Marc has done this, and he talks with Jim about how it's possible, if you have the right attitude about those around you.

Do women and men negotiate differently? Recent research indicates that they do, and Michell and Jim talk about why this is, and what women should do to improve their negotiating ability.

Judge Huss joins Jim to talk about what to look for in the homeowners' association documents before buying a condo, townhouse, or even in a subdivision. They go on to talk about Jim's belief that small businesses need tort reform in the U.S.

Is the Fed going to bail out Wall Street with lower interest rates? Bill and Jim talk about what has gotten us to this tenuous point in the economy and the moral hazard the Fed is weighting in their decision of what to do with interest rates. Bill also talks about what he things the economy is going to do over the next few months.

More than two centuries ago this week, the great American experiment was put down on paper when 39 visionaries signed the U.S. Constitution, and Claire joins Jim to talk about what that means to us today.

As outgoing chairman of the Association of Small Business Development Centers at the national level and his role in the state of Illinois, Mark talks with Jim about the role SBDCs play in the marketplace.

Robin is a real Small Business Development counselor and she talks with Jim about a typical week in the life of an SBDC counselor, including the range of small businesses she counsels and coaches.

As vice chairman of the Association of Small Business Development Centers at the national level and her role in the state of Virginia, Jody talks with Jim about the current state of SBDCs, their future and what that means for small business owners across the U.S.

Do the pay plans you have employees on contribute to your success plan? Bill and Jim talk about ways to make sure that you’re paying employees for performance, not just for showing up year after year.

Do you think you have the only business where strange things happen? Ruth talks with Jim about some management horror stories she has seen. One of them involves a pet.

Small Business Development Centers are the best kept secret on the planet, and Don and Jim talk about how to fix that. If more small businesses – of all sizes and ages – used the FREE resources of SBDCs the business failure rate would drop like a stone.

It’s a red-letter day anytime Jim has Dr. Covey on his show. Today, Stephen talks with Jim about how why small business owners should build a complementary team and how to do that.

Are you a micropreneur? Jeff joins Jim to explain what this term means and who it applies to. They also talk about various free -- or very low cost -- technology and applications that can help your small business grow.

Have you considered how much you can differentiate your small business from competitors without spending one cent? Mark Mayberry and Jim Blasingame talk about some of the things you can do to make customers come back, you already own all of them, and it costs nothing to accomplish.

A visit with the 2007 National Minority Small Business of the Year, who explains how to become an 8(a) certified business.

What does China hold for America's future? Joel talks with Jim about some of the challenges he sees in America's future as a result of outsourcing to China, plus he reveals a few new developments that could revolutionize our world.

When it comes to your interaction with employees, what's your compliment/criticism ratio? Quint joins Jim to explain why that ratio should be three compliments to one criticism, and what can happen when you get this ratio down right.

Is intuition important to small business success? Nancy says yes, and she talks with Jim about how to learn how to call on the intangible of intuition to become a more successful manager.

Reporting once again from Iraq, June talks with Jim about progress in that country that you don't hear about on the major TV networks, including a growing insurance industry -- property, casualty and life, an emerging Iraqi stock market, and the repayment of millions of dollars in small business loans over the past three years. Why don't we hear about these successes on nightly news?

Don't have a failure to communicate in your ad copy. Sean talks with Jim about some ways to word your ad and marketing communication so that it sounds more like regular people talk, instead of manipulative jargon.

What are the issues facing women business owners? Karen Kurek joins Jim to report on a recent study her organization conducted on women business owners and she talks about what they learned.

Are there really bullies in the 21st century marketplace? Judith says there are and she talks with Jim about how to deal with this type of manager or customer. And if you're a bully, Judith explains how to stop that behavior.

All across the U.S. individuals are making a difference by volunteering their time, energy and resources to build and support local charities that help local and national causes. Ben and Victor are two such individuals and they talk with Jim about their registered charity, Swing For a Cure.

When you want to do a business plan, where do you start? Tim Berry talks with Jim Blasingame about this and explains why and how you can start wherever you want on The Small Business Advocate Show.

What is the story you're telling yourself about your future plans? Jim L joins Jim B to explain how we talk to ourselves about our plans and how to make sure our stories are based on reality.

Building a successful team has many elements and Kristin talks with Jim about how humbling it can be, why that's a good thing, and how to use this element to your advantage.

Successful selling in the 21st century requires entrepreneurial thinking, and Patrick talks with Jim about some specific ways to make this happen.

Is manners in the workplace dead? Chuck conducted research on this topic and he talks with Jim about how managers perceive the importance of manners and whether they're finding it in their businesses.

If you want to start a small business, how much capital (cash and assets) do you have to invest in it? Bev and Jim talk about some of the myths that abound about what it takes financially to start a small business, even a home-based one. Be prepared for some tough love.

What do you do when your business is too small to be big, and too big to be small? Doug joins Jim to tackle this issue and explain how it happens, how to identify this condition and what to do about it.

Joan and Jim open this interview talking about what is being done by the government to assist the thousands of homeowners who are in danger of loosing their houses through foreclosure. They also discuss some new advances in wireless Internet access in your car and on airplanes. Then the editor-emeritus of the Kiplinger Editors, Austin Kiplinger, joins Jim as they celebrate his 89th birthday and the 84th anniversary of the Kiplinger Letter. Jim considers Mr. Kiplinger to be a national treasure and a witness to the 20th century, so you don't want to miss his perspectives on the current and future economic and political landscapes.

How would your life change if you didn't have the ability to be critical or judgmental about others? Jim Ba talks with Jim Bl about what would happen if we decided to first look for the good in others, and their good performance, instead of what we thing is wrong.

Have you ever thought about how much trust is intertwined in everything that is successful? Rick talks with Jim about this and how to build trust into your management practices.

Jim likes to say, "Always seek excellence, not perfection," and Gary joins him to talk about how to not only seek excellence, but to install it in your business practices and your life.

What if you discovered that the intangible assets -- intellectual property -- was more important to your success in the 21st century than your fixed assets -- inventory, machines, etc.? David and Jim talk about why this is becoming more and more evident in small businesses than ever before, and what to do about it.