Tuesday - March 01, 2016
Dan Pilla joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what it will look like when the IRS audits you, including what the initial correspondence will look like.
Dan Pilla joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the rights you have when you’re being audited by the IRS, including the appeal process.
Burton Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the impact Justice Scalia has had on the country for the past 30 years.
Burton Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the controversy of past Supreme Court nominees, including how presidents and Senates have dealt with each other.
Burton Folsom joins Jim Blasingame to review how small businesses will be impacted by the replacement of Justice Scalia, based on some current cases before the Court.
Catherine Kaputa joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the issues Generation Y – the Millennials – are bringing with them as they enter the workplace.
Catherine Kaputa joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Millennial engagement in their jobs, and that they should think about career changes as reinvention opportunities.
Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the historical difference between Chicago as a corporate force, from other major cities.
Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Chicago domiciled corporations are changing their leadership and how that’s impacting the rest of the marketplace.
Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the small business sector will have to adjust to the new expectations of their corporate prospects and customers.
Wednesday - March 02, 2016
Are you ready to migrate from employment to business ownership?
Featuring
Bob Kustka 
March 02, 2016
March 02, 2016
Bob Kustka joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the key factors you have to consider before you make the leap from corporate employment to starting your own business.
Your Professional Reputation
Patricia Harden joins Jim Blasingame to discuss strategies to improve both your professional reputation and workplace communication.
Emotionally Charged Connection
Featuring
Ivan Misner
March 02, 2016
March 02, 2016
Ivan Misner joined Jim Blasingame to discuss the emotionally charged connection that comes from "avoiding the networking disconnect."
Thursday - March 03, 2016
Sydney Finkelstein joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how a small business CEO can become a Super Boss, with these three traits, including hiring talent, leading winners and letting them find their own lanes
Sydney Finkelstein joins Jim Blasingame to identify three more key traits of a Super Boss for small business CEOs to emulate, including high expectations, being a delegator and maintaining relationships.
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the future of books as a relevant source of information and entertainment for the average person.
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to differentiate between the content you get on the Internet, in short bursts, and the more enduring context available from reading a book.
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the steps authors have to do to market their books beyond just the classic retail strategy.
John Chisholm joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the state of entrepreneurship in the U.S. today is threatened in large part due to being over-regulation by the government.
John Chisholm joins Jim Blasingame to review the fundamental elements of what makes the U.S. economy the most vibrant and largest in the world, and what we need to do to protect it.
Friday - March 04, 2016
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on her briefing by the IRS on what they plan to do in the future to better serve small businesses.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on some things you can still do this year to reduce your tax bill for last year.
Rich Galen joins small business expert Jim Blasingame to discuss the spectacle that is the Republican Party tearing itself apart as a result of protecting their 20th century platform that is irrelevant to the 21st century electorate.
Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to report on the dysfunctional condition of the Republican Party and how the spectacle could result in a brokered convention.
Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to report on new revelations about Hillary Clinton’s legal problems and how that could impact the election.
Gary Sirak joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the reasons why you would want precious metals in your portfolio, and why you wouldn’t.
Gary Sirak joins Jim Blasingame to review some of the best financial products and practices you can use to plan for retirement.
Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why presidential candidates like to talk about jobs and small business, but few know what they’re talking about.
Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to report that the Office of Management and Budget isn’t effective at overseeing the regulatory state.
Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the Republican controlled Congress isn’t pushing back effectively against a president who many consider to be “lawless.”
Monday - March 07, 2016
Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to talk about her relationship with Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia and how he should be remembered.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to refute those who think that increasing private sector union roles will restore the middle class.
Diana Furchtgott-Roth joins Jim Blasingame to explain how value-added tax works and why it’s a bad tax reform alternative.
Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to report on research that shows consumers, especially more affluent ones, are looking for a special shopping experience with Main Street merchants, not in malls, or even online.
Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to report that the more affluent consumers are looking for more than product, their looking for engagement, interaction and an experience with their purchase.
Ami Kassar joins Jim Blasingame to discuss taxes and why you shouldn't be "too creative."
Ami Kassar joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how minimizing your taxes also minimizes profits, which banks and future buyers of businesses will need to see in order to do business with you.
Ami Kassar joins Jim Blasingame to debate the merits of a cooling off period after a business loan is approved, to make sure the borrower really wants the money.
Tuesday - March 08, 2016
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate her 26th year in business by offering some insights to other entrepreneurs.
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to offer insights she’s learned from starting and operating a small business for over a quarter century.
Michael Saltsman joins Jim Blasingame to report on how much damage the minimum wage has been for workers and business alike, especially those it purported to help.
Michael Saltsman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the myths and fallacies of a minimum wage imposed by government fiat, including how it actually hurts low wage earners.
Michael Saltsman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the political football called minimum wage and how the Democrats will use it as a cynical wedge issue against Republicans.
Wednesday - March 09, 2016
Beverly Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how much of confidence is art, as in just the way you are, or science, a in something you can learn how to do.
Beverly Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how being able to laugh at yourself takes pressure off of a confidence deficit, plus how having confidence is different for men and women.
Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to compare notes on what is required to create and grow a successful team.
Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several tips on how big projects can become little ones you can solve by identifying the break points and mapping out action steps.
Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to do an analysis of projects you’ve finished, including the ones that weren’t successful, to know how to proceed with the next one.
Jim Blasingame reveals how expert organizations are reporting on the current economy and to report on a recent online poll about the Main Street economy.
Jim Blasingame reveals the results of a recent online poll that shows Americans think the country is moving to the left politically, even those who don’t like the trend.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the concept of trust is different in the West than it is in the East, especially for how fast trust can be established.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the fact that with all of the technology we have today, the need for trust is increased exponentially.
Arky Ciancutti joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how trust can be established quickly and why that’s something to try to achieve.
Thursday - March 10, 2016
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the publishing business her father began from nothing over 40 years ago, and how the family has grown it and reinvented it in the digital age.
Sarah Hiner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the publishing industry has changed since the Internet and how traditional print publishers will fair in the digital age.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the European Central Bank would want to emulate the failed economic stimulus policies of the Federal Reserve.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index that shows all 10 elements are down over past surveys.
Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what he would do with interest rates if he were the Fed Chairman, which is raise short term rates over the next few months and the implications it would have.
Jan Jones joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what she has learned about the powerful and evolving job of the executive assistant to the CEO.
Jan Jones joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what several professional executive assistants said about what it takes to do their job in the 21st century marketplace.
Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to structure a crowdfunding project so you don’t pay income taxes.
Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how you can get in tax trouble using charities to help people if you do it the wrong way, plus how to deduct some health care services.
Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some ideas on how to put more money in your pocket and not pay taxes on the income.
Friday - March 11, 2016
Ryan Cooper joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the mistakes businesses make with online and data security, and some tips on how to do a better job.
Ryan Cooper joins Jim Blasingame to report on the issue that Apple now has with the FBI regarding their intellectual property, and how to handle it if it ever happened to your business.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on a lack of positive business discussion being heard in the presidential debates.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the Department of Labor new policies regarding retirement fund fiduciary practices that could hurt small businesses ability to be competitive.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to report on how she thinks will be the challenges Congressional Republicans will have during Obama’s last year in office.
Mike Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how having connected employees can contribute to lowering risk factors like accidents, etc.
Mike Stallard joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how a connected employee culture reduces risk of reputation damage, plus helps you stay engaged with customers.
Jay Baer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to handle a bad online review and how to turn it into a positive event.
Jay Baer joins Jim Blasingame to identify that there are two kinds of people who are unhappy with your business: the offstage haters and the onstage haters.
Jay Baer joins Jim Blasingame to answer the question, what do you do when you get a negative online post.
Monday - March 14, 2016
Jeff Schnepper joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the little known deductions that you can take to help the business and the employee, like group health and life insurance.
Jeff Schnepper joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the new beneficial tax reform elements that you can take advantage of this year.
Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that one word – authenticity – is the common thread for the appeal of both Sanders and Trump.
Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the lack of authenticity from the political parties that has given rise to such electoral revolts, and what the marketplace can learn from it.
Ruth Sherman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the ways small business owners can strengthen their brand by demonstrating their authenticity in a way that customers like.
John Warrillow joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the reason most small businesses should not take on investors as a way to capitalize their growth.
John Warrillow joins Jim Blasingame to recommend ways to capitalize your business growth without taking on investors, including bank debt and acquisitions.
Morag Barrett joins Jim Blasingame to reveal critical mistakes new managers make, including not staying close to the person they work for.
Morag Barrett joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several practices for new managers, including developing relationship with other departments.
Morag Barrett joins Jim Blasingame to reveal two key practices of successful managers, including delegating and focusing on what your people are doing right.
Tuesday - March 15, 2016
Linda McMahon joins Jim Blasingame to tell the story of how she and her husband started a business that became an international success, and what you can learn from their experience.
Linda McMahon joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the program she started with two other women that will help professional women in all areas of the marketplace, develop their leadership skills.
Olalah Njenga joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the North Carolina environment is for small business, including the shift away from big business toward smaller firms.
Olalah Njenga joins Jim Blasingame to pose the question of how long should we have a women’s history month, or a black history month, when will it all just be history?
Olalah Njenga joins Jim Blasingame to talk to women who want to become entrepreneurs about what will be different for them as women and what will be the same for everyone.
Janet Bodnar joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the ways that women think and behave can cause them to make better investment decisions, but other behaviors not so much.
Janet Bodnar joins Jim Blasingame to report on the strengths of both genders and why they could improve their individual results if they made investment decisions together.
Rick Mathieson joins Jim Blasingame to report on the good, the bad and the potentially ugly Facebook feature called “Reaction” which gives user more ways to express themselves about a post.
Wednesday - March 16, 2016
Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what digital transformation is, and how we’re all experiencing it, but maybe not with strategic intention.
Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that with all of the benefits of digital transformation, there are downside issues, including extra security measures.
Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the economic issues that are on the Fed’s table today as they consider their next monetary steps.
Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the dangers of protectionism, and how free trade isn’t perfect, but it’s better than when nations put up trade barriers.
Bob McTeer joins Jim Blasingame to compare the policies and politics of the two presidential frontrunners as they would influence the future economy.
Bob Nease joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that our brains are being bombarded with thousands of bits more than it can process, and how we can deal with this new volume successfully.
Bob Nease joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several tips and best practices on how to help your organization process and manage the flood of information into good decisions.
Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the qualities and values small businesses need in a president in order to have the maximum opportunity to be successful.
Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the protectionism rhetoric coming out of the mouths of the leading presidential candidates, and why that thinking is not good for small business.
Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss which of the current presidential frontrunners would be best for small business.
Thursday - March 17, 2016
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why and when a business would engage a business writer to get their message out in words across multiple platforms.
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that press releases are a powerful tool in your marketing strategy, and why a professional write can help you write and distribute them.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that Google is working on making apps available directly from the developer without having to go through the app store.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the new cool capability that you can expect from your Facebook Messenger app, including paying bills.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the tricks business scammers are using to infiltrate your local business search results and what to do about it.
Jim Blasingame talks about time as a commodity and how to save more of it with better organization.
Jim Blasingame reports on the results of an online poll about borrowing money online, and he identifies the two kinds of people who do that.
David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to report on the billions of dollars and millions of jobs lost due to international product counterfeiting.
David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Trade Facilitation and Enforcement Act of 2015, and how it will work to reduce product and intellectual property counterfeiting.
David Dawsey joins Jim Blasingame to report on tax reform that will help developers of intellectual property benefit from tax deductions targeted to their research and development expenses.
Friday - March 18, 2016
Deltina Hay joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how website technology has change in the past 20 years and why you should consider WordPress as an option for your next site or upgrade.
Deltina Hay joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the concept of “mobile first” for website development, which defaults to a mobile presentation and converts to a big screen.
Marc Glazer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how the lending landscape has changed for small businesses with the addition of new online lending platforms.
Marc Glazer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the different in loan underwriting and risk management between online lenders and the traditional banking industry.
Marc Glazer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the online lending options for small businesses, including the self-funded online platforms and the peer-to-peer platforms of Crowdfunding.
Monday - March 21, 2016
John Swanciger joins Jim Blasingame to report on a Manta survey of small businesses on how they use professionals to do their taxes, and how many do it themselves.
John Swanciger joins Jim Blasingame to report on how to do a better job of keeping tax records, plus how Manta helps small businesses put their best foot forward online.
Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to report on all the contributions, and ways we’re all impacted by, immigrants, including those who are here legally and those who aren’t.
Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to debate what should be done with the 11 million undocumented immigrants in the U.S. in a way that deals with the reality of their place in our society.
Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that both Trump and Cruz are campaigning with essentially the same immigration policies.
Marie Dubuque joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the issues surrounding the politics of competing for a promotion.
Marie Dubuque joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to talk with your co-workers about politics without getting into a fight.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report that America’s manufacturing sector is less than optimistic about the economy, down from the December survey.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the government reforms that should be good for manufacturing, including renewing the ExIm Bank charter, tax reform and others.
Chad Moutray joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the concept of business owners of all types being single-issue voters for their businesses.
Tuesday - March 22, 2016
Diane DiResta joins Jim Blasingame to help women recognize the tendency to put higher standards on themselves than is necessary, and why such judgment and often guilt can hold them back.
Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the biggest budgeting mistake you can make is not having a budget, but then after you get one, the next mistake is believing that it’s set in stone.
Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the dangers of budget paralysis, which is when you think your budget is set in stone and can’t adjust to the realities of running a business.
Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how your budget shouldn’t hold you back when growth opportunities present themselves, plus to consider budgeting for contractors when you don’t need a job done by an employee.
Bill Schley joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that before you can establish a brand, that product, person or idea has to first be brandable.
Bill Schley joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the elements that make a political brand different from a marketing brand.
Patti Greene joins Jim Blasingame to encourage women in the marketplace today to recognize those ladies who went before them and broke down many of the barriers that women entrepreneurs faced.
Patti Greene joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Global Entrepreneurship monitor, which indicates that women business ownership is up across the globe.
Patti Greene joins Jim Blasingame to discuss women's entrepreneurial leadership, and whether women work better, and are more confident, in teams.
Wednesday - March 23, 2016
Jon Clifton joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent global survey by Gallup where people were asked about happiness relative to now they see their lives, and how they experience their lives.
Jon Clifton joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent Gallup survey that showed different levels and types of happiness depending upon the region, with Latin America and Scandinavia being happiest, but in different ways.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to report on the elements and partners in the Global Internet Strategy (GIS) project and why its success is critical for all businesses.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that cyber-security has cost us $1 trillion and counting, and why we’re not getting more for our money.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the politics involved in Internet governance and cyber-security relative to the remaining presidential candidates.
Stephen Gardner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to lend money to commercial real estate owners for a short but significant return.
Stephen Gardner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal Main Street investment strategy that can give you some diversity.
Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how angel investor groups have grown across the country and what they’re looking for.
Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the things angel investors look for in a company, including the ability to scale and grow, which are not always the same things.
Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that being able to defend your business against competition, plus the management team are two important areas angel investors look for.
Thursday - March 24, 2016
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to tell a story about a couple he talked to who wanted his advice on buying a franchise, but they were already going to buy it, whether they were ready or not.
Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to share stories about mistakes people make when they buy a small business, plus an update on the Obama administration’s NLRB war on the franchise industry.
Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate International Women’s History Month by revealing some of the myths about women business ownership, including some they believe themselves.
Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that women sometimes create challenges unnecessarily, and how to stop doing that.
Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that there are some advantages that women entrepreneurs have over men.
Jim Blasingame talks about what happens to all kinds of people when someone moves their cheese.
Jim Blasingame talks about what it looks like when your customers and other factors, rearrange your world and move your cheese.
Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent Sage survey of small business owners to see how they break along political party lines and how they regard the government in their lives.
Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the top concerns small business owners have and how many of those are cause by government policies.
Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the presidential candidate currently favored, in order of preference, among small business of all party affiliation.
Friday - March 25, 2016
Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why presidential candidates like to talk about jobs and small business, but few know what they’re talking about.
Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to report that the Office of Management and Budget isn’t effective at overseeing the regulatory state.
Wayne Crews joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the Republican controlled Congress isn’t pushing back effectively against a president who many consider to be “lawless.”
Beverly Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how much of confidence is art, as in just the way you are, or science, as in something you can learn how to do.
Beverly Flaxington joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how being able to laugh at yourself takes pressure off of a confidence deficit, plus how having confidence is different for men and women.
Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to compare notes on what is required to create and grow a successful team.
Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several tips on how big projects can become little ones you can solve by identifying the break points and mapping out action steps.
Scott Gerber joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how to do an analysis of projects you’ve finished, including the ones that weren’t successful, to know how to proceed with the next one.
Monday - March 28, 2016
Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the factors that have contributed to gas prices going up significantly since the first of the year, and to say that the U.S. is nowhere near peak oil.
Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the U.S. being an oil exporter for the first time as a result of fracking, plus how natural gas has impacted the U.S. CO2 emissions.
Tom Borg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of trust in an organization and to identify some of the impediments to trust, including not being approachable as a manager.
Tom Borg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that when employees feel they can’t be candid with management, trust is lost, plus when the team is not asked what they think.
Tom Borg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that having an open communication environment fosters trust in your organization, plus holding your team, and yourself, accountable.
Mark Babbitt join Jim Blasingame to talk about how social media has impacted the process of finding and hiring new employees from both sides of the desk.
Mark Babbitt join Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the ways a business can use social media to find, interview, hire and manage new employees.
Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the biggest mistake small businesses make managing cash is to not balance their checking accounts every month.
Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to talk about having a capitalization strategy that will help you allocate your cash in the right ways with short and long term debt.
Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the new resources small businesses have available to them to finance receivables in a way that helps them manage cash better.
Tuesday - March 29, 2016
Mitzi Perdue joins Jim Blasingame to share her significant family business background to talk about what it takes to pass a business to the next generations successfully.
Mitzi Perdue joins Jim Blasingame to share what she learned from father and husband as they ran family businesses and passed them on to next generations.
Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the specifics about the Paris Accords climate change conference, and how it could impact your small business.
Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to debate the reasons why there’s a climate change disconnect between the proponents in government and environmental groups and the marketplace.
Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to offer some of the ways the climate change goals of the Paris Accords will impact the small business sector.
Skip Weisman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the factors that create communication problems, like lack of specificity and candor.
Skip Weisman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that immediacy, candor and holding employees accountable are ways to correct employees successfully.
Brad Huisken joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several questions to ask customers and prospects that will lead them to giving you more referrals.
Brad Huisken joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several steps and best practices to use when someone gives you a referral, including to the referred person and the person who referred them to you.
Brad Huisken joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that every time a customer enters your business, to welcome them by saying the name of your business, so the never forget where they were and had that experience.
Wednesday - March 30, 2016
Charles Duhigg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal research on the science of productivity, which shows that how we focus, set goals, etc., is unique to us and impacts our relative success in life.
Charles Duhigg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal research on the science of productivity as it relates to establishing teams that can be more productive and innovative.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to remind you about certain dates for tax filing, including your returns and estimated tax remittance, plus extension options.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the good, bad and ugly around whether you should consider using your 401k or IRA to capitalize your business.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to point out some of the potential landmines you could step on when you use your retirement funds to capitalize your business.
Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why you have to identify quickly if a customer is going to buy something from you or a competitor because they either have a need, or a problem.
Bob Prosen joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the four steps that you have to take, in order, so you can convert a suspect into a prospect, and a prospect into a customer.
Skip Miller joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the things to look for in a prospective salesperson, including enthusiasm and curiosity.
Skip Miller joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the paramount importance of a salesperson knowing the numbers they have to hit in order to accomplish their sales goals.
Skip Miller joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the outcome of sales activity should be stressed to new salespeople before you can hold them accountable for a budget.
Thursday - March 31, 2016
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what scope creep is when working on client projects and how to prevent it from costing you money and a customer.
Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the best practices and tools you must diligently use in order to avoid becoming a victim of cyber-crime, which could take down your business.
Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the growing cyber-security threat called ransomware, how it works and how to avoid it.
Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the different kinds of ransomware, where it’s most likely to come from, and the steps to take to avoid this dangerous scourge.
Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the true issues and motivations behind all the parties in the Apple v FBI legal battle over who controls iPhone security.
Jim Blasingame reveals how networking is like golf, including six networking thoughts, plus a bonus one.
Jim Blasingame tells small business owners that they polls show they are the most highly regarded people in the world, along with our military and emergency responders.
Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a new compound that could extend the useful life of current antibiotics another 20 years.
Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that sand may be the next new innovation in expanding the benefits of solar energy, plus new research on desalinization.
Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to reveal a new kind of “gun” that will net and take down any drone flying overhead, and the legal implications it may set.
