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Do you have a fighting chance or just a chance to fight? Jim Blasingame talks about the lessons learned from the Concorde Fallacy, “sunk costs” or the rule of holes and “pride goeth before destruction.”

The Concorde jet project, a financial misadventure, cost more than the alternatives. Jim Blasingame talks about the hardest decisions a small business owner can face: when to end a business pursuit or close the business.

How do you lead a successful sales force in the new normal? Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to discuss developing a successful sales force by hiring the right people and offering a compelling compensation and recognition plan.

The economy didn’t get this way overnight, and won’t improve overnight. Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to report that while the economy still has challenges, small businesses can't wait for others to save them, they have to save themselves.

Success for small business also comes with challenges. Jay Myers joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the challenges his fast-growing small business has had this year, and how to avoid succeeding yourself out of business.

What do fast growth companies do to grow during a slow economy? Jay Myers joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his company has survived and grown by hiring the right people and focusing on their niche.

What will it take for the economic recovery to be over? Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why the economy will not improve until bad consumer debts, like mortgages and credit cards, have been dealt with.

Nicole Gelinas joins Jim Blasingame to report on the way a portion of Liberty Bond funds meant for reconstruction of the World Trade Center site were used for other projects.

Are you taking advantage of online tools? Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the ease of using online community-building tools and local search, which is the primary reason every small business must have a website.

In challenging times, it’s important to put things in perspective. Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss getting through challenging times by staying in the moment and focusing on what you have to be grateful for.