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Amy Kardel joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the idea of growing your own qualified people though in-house or external apprentice programs.

Jeff Pallister joins Jim Blasingame to report on the elements that make a manufacturing company a high value business, including proprietary processes and trade secret intellectual property.

Jeff Pallister joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current state of the manufacturing sector, including its dependence and exposure from a weakened global supply chain.

Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the many internal challenges China has which creates the potential for that country to be a bigger threat to itself than to its competitor/enemies.

Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on innovations that are about to become our reality, including small atomic reactors to create municipal electricity and medical innovations, including vaccine and stem cell progress.

Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to report on a 300% increase in the incidence of ransomware attacks, and how to prevent it from happening to you.

Scott Aurnou joins Jim Blasingame to report on a testimony before Congress that the U.S. is currently “in a state between peace and open warfare with foreign adversaries” and that China and Russia pose and existential threat.

Jessica Moser joins Jim Blasingame to report on the MetLife/USChamber Index which shows that most small business owners are still concerned about keeping employees and customers safe from pandemic exposure.

Jessica Moser joins Jim Blasingame to report on the MetLife/USChamber Index which shows that most small businesses are still concerned about the immediate future.

Steven Russo joins Jim Blasingame to report on the future of cyber-security in the quantum computing environment, and the role of micro-token exchange technology.

As the CEO of your small business, it’s your job to acquire, manage, allocate, and maximize all sources of capital. Blasingame's 3 Laws of Small Business Capital will help guide you through the pro... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, small business owners are struggling to deal with inflation pressures and are pessimistic about the next six months. » More

Whether the unemployment rate is zero or 10%, good people are always in demand. Find and keep the best people by correctly answering these three human resource (HR) questions. The success of your s... » More

A small business CEO’s job is to carve out and commit the time, energy, and assets to develop the strategies that ensure the business is sustainable and successful. Who's doing that job in your com... » More

In the post-pandemic 21st century, change has acquired an new characteristic: a frighteningly short duration. Small businesses that enjoy consistent success will make change an abiding element in t... » More

Is it possible to love your small business too much? In the 21st century, the answer is yes, which is why successful small business owners follow Blasingame's Law of Business Love. » More

Bill Dunkelberg, NFIBs Chief Economist, reports inflation is now the most important business problem small businesses face. Coupled with staffing shortages and supply chain issues, small businesses... » More

In the economy and in small business, information can become dangerously disconnected from reality. Avoid creating or getting caught up in Availability Cascade by spending less time listening to ta... » More

Being passionate about a small business is very important, whether it’s a startup or an established company. But successful entrepreneurs understand that passion and ego must be tempered with resea... » More

Entrepreneurs are a lot like cowboys - they're not wrong, they're just different. They have a unique drive, a special kind of intelligence, and take risks others avoid - and the world can't do with... » More