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George Troy joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why getting what you can in business through the holidays is more important this year, plus start the new year with a little inventory and A/R baggage on the books.

Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how a Harris/Biden administration could use the executive order and bureaucratic “guidance” to add layers of regulations on Main Street businesses, like Obama did.

Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss whether a Harris/Biden administration will be as oppressive on small businesses as the Obama/Biden administration was.

Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the ongoing negotiations – and political games – about another round of funding for small businesses, including whether the current one will be passed this year.

Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the advantages of using credit cards to capitalize the startup period of a small business, plus whether you should consider an SBA 7A loan.

Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to report on some things you may not know about business credit cards, including the difference in credit reporting, and that your debit card is not protected the same as a credit card.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the recent NFIB Index that shows most small businesses are still not borrowing money, which has to be considered when plans are being made for new PPP funds.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the NFIB Index, that indicates that with all the challenges, small businesses still can’t find enough qualified workers.

Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to compare the NFIB Index responses for Q4 2020, to that of the 2016 election quarter, as a connection to the one common denominator – Joe Biden. Small businesses have seen this movie.

Cutler Dawson joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how his mentors taught him how to be a great listener and learn how to ask questions, before they do too much talking, plus, the power of taking responsibility.

Thinking ahead is the driving force of success. Dan Burrus writes on the importance of planning for the future. » More

Apps are becoming so advanced they are eliminating the processes they are replacing. Jim Blasingame writes on how to take advantage of this technology. » More

It is essential to stay positive in times of economic strife. Lois Geller writes on finding the positive in your small business economic environment. » More

As a small business owner, you must have a courageous spirit to be successful. Jim Blasingame writes on how to find courage in the marketplace. » More

How do you handle objections in your small business? Brad Huisken writes on ways to make the most of objections. » More

Having a niche in today's marketplace is essential for your small business. Jim Blasingame writes on how to make the most of yours. » More

What does it mean to be a "Cadillac" product among your competitors and is it really all it's hyped up to be? Rob Jolles has the answers. » More

Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of September. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more. » More

Small business owners must beware of the threats posed by the Concorde Fallacy. Jim Blasingame writes on how to avoid these mistakes. » More

Workers get a day in their honor, where's the day for small business owners? Jim Blasingame writes on the importance of small business to the nation's workers. » More