Monday - November 03, 2008
Nicole Gelinas talks with Jim Blasingame about the causes of the economic crisis of 2008, including out-of-control mortgage lending policies and products, and a general attitude that home-ownership is a right for all, not just for those who can actually afford to make a downpayment. They also talk about how to prevent a recurrance.
Burt Folsom talks with Jim Blasingame about how the New Deal policies of Franklin Roosevelt were actually a bad deal for America, because they were focused more on government solutions instead of helping American businesses create jobs and opportunities. They also compare the New Deal’s government-first attitude with the Obama approach to economic problem solving.
Debbe Kennedy talks with Jim Blasingame about how small business owners can keep their heads up and eyes open so they can be ready when opportunity presents itself, including three key points to help them.
Rich Galen talks with Jim Blasingame about how the campaigns are shaping up for the two candidates, as well as how the election is likely to go for Congressional candidates. They also talk about the unprecedented role the press has played in this election cycle.
Tuesday - November 04, 2008
Steri Stolp talks with Jim Blasingame about the potential for small businesses be in danger of becoming unionized if the erroniously named Employee Free Choice Act becomes law. They discuss the three key elements of EFCA, also called the "Card Check bill," including why this bill is anything but free choice.
Ken Davis talks with Jim Blasingame about the historical facts around the process Americans have of electing a president every four years, including how we use an Electoral College instead of an aggregation of the national popular vote.
Maria Coyne talks with Jim Blasingame about several of the most important fundamentals that any small business should focus on, especially during a challenging economy, including maintaining a close relationship with your banker.
Steve Chandler talks with Jim Blasingame about how to manage fear in your small business by applying fear-fighting tools, such as experiences, preparation and courage.
Wednesday - November 05, 2008
How well do you respond to fear? Joe Bailey talks with Jim Blasingame about how to address the fearful things in your life and business, especially with a challenging economy and a new government about to take over.
What can small businesses look forward to -- or fear -- from an Obama administration? Karen Kerrigan talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the key issues that will be debated over the next four years between President Obama and a Democrat controlled Congress and America's small business owners.
What fundamentals should small business owners be focusing on in the coming months of this ecomomic downturn? Jay Myers talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the key management fundamentals his organization is stressing that have been successful for them.
How will providing health care insurance for employees change for small businesses with an Obama administation and a Democrat controlled Congress? Grace-Marie Turner talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the key health care issues that will be debated early in the first year of Obama's administration, and what small business owners must do to participate in this debate.
Thursday - November 06, 2008
How do home-based businesses and start-ups fund their growth in a period of limited credit availability? Beverley Williams and Jim Blasingame discuss some of the creative and fundamental ways to fund growth without credit.
How do you sell a small business when traditional credit options are limited for prospective buyers? Russell Brown and Jim Blasingame discuss this issue and offer solutions.
Jim Ostroff and Jim Blasingame discusses issues of the day that are important to small businesses, including current economic indicators, such as inflation, unemployment and oil prices. They also discuss the government intervention into the housing recovery, and several issue related to the new Obama administration.
Friday - November 07, 2008
How's your online etiquette? Valerie Sokolosky joins Jim Blasingame to talk about etiquette best practices when communicating using the various new electronic methods of reaching others.
How are the economic arrows pointing for small business. Sam Norwood reports on the Tatum Survey of current economic conditions, with Jim Blasingame.
What will an Obama administration mean for trade and the cost of energy? Jim Blasingame talks about his thoughts on what small businesses can expect from President Obama on these issues.
Small businesses can take a lesson from the Obama campaign when it comes to emplloying multi-touch networking strategy, according to Ivan Misner as he discusses with Jim Blasingame.
Monday - November 10, 2008
Being creative, adding value and reaching out to customers to find out how you can help them is the best alternative to lowering prices in a challenging economy. Josh Costell talks with Jim Blasingame, small business expert and host of The Small Business Advocate Show
Trish Ruben talks with Jim Blasingame about how to operate your small business, make sure you're properly positioned in your industry and your marketplace.
Could that recent innovation you created for your small business that you didn't think much about earn you $10,000? Dan Kehrer joins Jim Blasingame to explain.
Are economic and political trends pushing us toward a depression? Gerald Celente explains why he thinks a severe depression is in our future, as he talks with small business expert, Jim Blasingame.
Tuesday - November 11, 2008
How small businesses can consider offering sabbaticals to employees as an alternative to layoffs during a slow economy. Barbara and Elizabeth Pagano explain to Jim Blasingame how this works.
On this Veteran's Day, Adrian Guglielmo and Brian Foley explain to Jim Blasingame why there is a need for private support of our returning combat veterans, even after VA support.
How does a small business incorporate a social media strategy into it's business plan? Ken Leebow joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the buzz on social media and how small business get get into the game.
After an initial tribute to veterans, Gary Moore talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the issues around the current economic crisis.
Wednesday - November 12, 2008
How does the current economic downturn impact franchising prospects? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the key challenges for those on both sides of a franchise transaction.
How are start-up small businesses impacted by the slow economy and credit crisis? Cliff Ennico talks with Jim Blasingame about how any new venture must think about acquiring capital.
How does personality play a role in the effectivenes of a small business to deal with challenging times? Pierce and Jane Howard talk with Jim Blasingame about how the personality of individual team members does matter.
What options are available to help a small business develop a comprehensive technology strategy? Michael Anderson talks with Jim Blasingame about how to incorporate all management tracking functions into one integrated system.
Thursday - November 13, 2008
As one of the Web 2.0 resources, how can Twitter be used by a small business? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to explain how Twitter works and why you should look into it as a marketing resource, as well as an information source.
How can small businesses export successfully in a global economic downturn? Doug Barry talks with Jim Blasingame about a number of small business exporting tips and tools.
How will an Obama administration be likely do faced with the new economic developments? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to cover these and other current event, including the bailing out the Big Three automakers.
Friday - November 14, 2008
Does your business have an online strategy? Kendra Bonnett joins Jim Blasingame to explain why every business should have an online presence.
Do you know the difference between a sparkle-brain, a linear and a cross-dominant? Liz Franklin talks with Jim Blasingame about why this understanding is critical to successful hiring practices.
The age of the simple shopkeeper is gone. Bob Negen joins Jim Blasingame to explain why survival as a 21st century retailer requires technological sophistication, especially in online marketing.
Jim Blasingame, reflects on capitalism as we have known it, today's capitalism which is currently under siege and the capitalism in our future.
Monday - November 17, 2008
The Small Business Advocate Show was launched 11 years ago on this day. Jim Blasingame reflects on the evolution of the small business landscape since his first broadcast November 17, 1997.
Beverly Inman-Ebel joins Jim Blasingame to give some advice on how to effectively and proactively communicate with customers during challenging economic times.
How has business planning changed? Tim Berry and Jim Blasingame talk first about the importance celebrating milestones, and then how business planning has evolved with the 21st century global marketplace.
Brian Moran and Jim Blasingame talk about what it takes to be an entrepreneur during tough economic times.
Tuesday - November 18, 2008
The words we use in our small business do matter. Jim Ballard and Jim Blasingame talk about why it's important to take a little extra time and consideration before we speak or deliver something in writing, including advertising.
During any economic downturn, cash creation and preservation will always trump driving profit. Steve Martin and Jim Blasingame discuss why cash is so important today.
What are the key issues facing the global entrepreneurial community?Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what she learned at the Global Entrepreneurship Forum in France.
Small businesses with successful business models and existing banking relationships with an independent bank can get credit. Terry Neese and Jim Blasingame talk about this why reports to the contrary are false.
Wednesday - November 19, 2008
What does this major telecom company have to offer small business? Mayo Flynt talks with Jim Blasingame about some of the opportunities AT&T provides small businesses, plus his company's support for chambers.
What value does tourism bring to a community? Bill Seratt talks about this with Jim Blasingame, including how they partner with other organizations, like the Vicksburg chamber of commerce.
How bad has the economy gotten for America's small businesses? Bill Dunkelberg discusses this month's NFIB Report with Jim Blasingame, plus their thoughts on what should be done with the American auto manufacturers.
Larry Gawronski joins Jim Blasingame as he broadcasts live in Vicksburg, MS, to talk about the impact a convention center has on the community. Also, how his company is an outsource resource for the city of Vicksburg.
Christi Kilroy joins Jim Blasingame as he broadcasts live in Vicksburg, MS, to discuss the 2008 Business Expo and other programs her Chamber of Commerce is working on.
A perspective on the
American automobile industry from a home-town dealer. Brother Blackburn lays it on the line in his visit with Jim Blasingame as he broadcasts live at the Vicksburg, MS Chamber. Later in the interview, they're joined by
Christy Kilroy and they talk about the value of a chamber of commerce.
Thursday - November 20, 2008
How will population changes impact global economies? Ken Grobach talks with Jim Blasingame about how birth rates and generational waves will influence the various economies around the globe in the future.
More than what customers buy, knowing how they want to acquire and use the products and services they buy is critical to sales growth. Beverley Williams and Jim Blasingame discuss this important aspect of sales growth.
Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to discuss current events, including the economic challenges Obama will inherit, who he will listen to and what will be his first actions. They also discuss lower oil prices and increasing business costs, among other topics.
Friday - November 21, 2008
Do you know which small business tax deadlines are coming up? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about these deadlines and other tax issues, such as retirement issues and capital gains.
What are the key small business banking issues ahead for America's entrepreneurs? Mike Menzies joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the role independent community banks will play for small businesses in the 21st century.
Making sure that priorities are kept in the proper perspective is critical for the long-term survival of a small business owner, according to Andrew Sherman, as he talks with Jim Blasingame.
How did the Big 3 automakers get into such a bind and what should be done about it? Jim Blasingame explains this perfect storm that the Big 3 are experiencing and what he thinks the next steps should be.
Monday - November 24, 2008
Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the outsourcing opportunities available to small business owners in when the economy weakens.
What will recent Obama administration appointments mean for small business, according to Jim Copland as he joins Jim Blasingame to explain these announcements and likely judicial changes.
How good are you at understanding the financial position of your small business? Joe Knight joins Jim Blasingame to explain what you really need to know about the numbers and how to get smarter.
Growing sales revenue can be difficult for a small business in a challenging economy, but John Arnold talks with Jim Blasingame to talk about how to use email marketing to stay connected to existing customers and prospects.
Tuesday - November 25, 2008
Do you know the difference between the truth and myths about Thanksgiving? Ken Davis talks with Jim Blasingame about what really happened on the first thanksgiving day, and how it became one of America's favorite holidays.
Where do the "clean technologies" stand with the collapse of oil prices? Clint Wilder joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the future of clean technology, such as electric cars, hydrogen cells and other examples.
What are are the truths about entrepreneurship in the 21st century? Guy Kawasaki talks with Jim Blasingame about what you should know as you start a small business, or grow the business you have.
What do recent cabinet level appointments by President-elect Obama mean for the marketplace and small business? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to talk about these appointments and other proposed policies, such as the public works proposal.
Wednesday - November 26, 2008
When your small business falls short of a customer expectation, how do you redeem yourself? Neal Creighton joins Jim Blasingame to explain how technology canh help gain and maintain high levels of good will with our customers and prospects.
What are some of the best small businesses doing to withstand the current economic challenges? Stephen Baum talks with Jim Blasingame about the best practices of managers he works with are using to survive and thrive during an economic downturn.
The world could do worse than emulating the values of main street small businesses as a model for a better form of capitalism. Arky Ciancutti and Jim Blasingame discuss this idea and why it is needed so much.
Jim Blasingame talks about what he calls the, "Small Business Attitude" and why you must assume it to survive an economic downturn.
Thursday - November 27, 2008
What can happen when one person decides to do a good thing? Jim Blasingame talks about how one person made a difference and how each of us can do the same.
With so many challenges and the difficult economic environment, Bob Dilenschneider and Jim Blasingame talk about these realities and how to still maintain a spirit of thanksgiving.
With so many uncertainties in our world today, it can sometimes be difficult to feel thankful and appreciate what we have. Mike Robbins talks with Jim Blasingame about how to get into, and keep, the spirit of thanksgiving.
Friday - November 28, 2008
How does a home-based business keep itself in front of customers during the winter holiday period? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to deliver tips and best-practices how year-end activity for home-based businesses.
More and more people are making purchases online -- are you getting your share? Patrick Byrne joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to blend e-commerce with your traditional business model.
What are the elements of survival for your small business during an economic downturn? Tom Becka joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the physical and psychological factors you should employ to make sure you survive, and even thrive, during an economic downturn.
What is the behavior of consumers during this holiday season? Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the level and type of spending consumers will be doing during this slow economy.
