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Jim Blasingame reveals the reasons why the “numbers” are more challenging for small businesses, and how to minimize their impact on your plans for success.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the changes in the deductibility of business meals as a temporary benefit for the restaurant industry.

Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the unfortunate proposals that are being reported about tax increases on many levels, including personal, corporate, capital gains and estate.

Tim Irwin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what it takes to be a leader where others want to follow you, including focusing on respect and performance rather than popularity.

Tim Irwin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the role that courage plays in the demonstration of your leadership as you attempt to influence others.

Doug Tatum joins Jim Blasingame to report on why America needs to educate its citizens on the power and importance of the profit motive, and a course being developed that will do that.

Doug Tatum joins Jim Blasingame to report on a course being developed to teach students and employees about the essential nature of a business making a profit.

Doug Tatum joins Jim Blasingame to report on the continued responses to polling of college business students that the concept of making a profit is something that businesses take away from a customer.

Karen Casey joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some best practices on how to nurture and maintain a healthy corporate culture in a remote-work environment.

Karen Casey joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the challenges of acquiring talent to your business, as opposed to just hiring someone to fill a slot.

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports the Uncertainty Index rose four points in August, and the lack of qualified workers is still the main impediment to growth. » More

Successful professional salespeople are gold miners, and the gold they seek is in the heads of prospects. So, why do so many salespeople spend so much time running their mouths? Here are three tips... » More

Why the most enduring weapons against terrorism are tolerance, shared values, and commerce. » More

The 18th-century Irish philosopher, Edmund Burke said, "All that is necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to do nothing." In a post-9-11 world, there is no greater army of good people than ... » More

Entrepreneurs unite! As the signers of the front of paychecks, it's time we had a day to honor small business owners. » More

Small business ownership has privileges that are real and compelling. Are you taking advantage of these benefits? » More

Are you prepared to deal with a business interruption event? Here are a few ideas. » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports uncertainty levels fell 10 points, reversing the surge in June that reached the highest level since March 2017. » More

As the CEO of your business, if your enterprise is to survive and flourish, you have to deal with each metaphorical alligator that pops up. Slay your alligators by practicing business fundamentals,... » More

The new prime differentiator in today's marketplace isn't how competitive you are, but rather a customer's appraisal of a seller's relevancy. So, does this mean that sellers no longer have to be co... » More