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Martin Avila joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the decision to begin building an alternative Internet backbone that is powered by entities that will operate it without threatening the liberty of Americans.

Martin Avila joins Jim Blasingame to report on the level of control Big Tech has on the technology that powers the Internet backbone around the world.

Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the Texas freeze impact on the supply chain is an indication of what we’re facing if we de-carbon our economy without a replacement for oil and gas.

Greg Kozera joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact of the Texas freeze on the petroleum products, like plastics, that are in every part of our lives and business.

Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report that Taiwan’s future as a self-determined state is in jeopardy due to the stated plans and apparent steps taken to return Taiwan under control of the mainland.

Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the issues that surround any trade relationship the U.S. and the rest of the world has with China, as it continues to behave in an aggressive geopolitical way.

Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current U.S. trade landscape, and to predict that the coming boom in economic growth post-pandemic will likely significantly increase trade.

Jim Blasingame points out that the disruptions created by the pandemic have also revealed some shifts that could become a blessing that you would never have seen otherwise.

Jim Blasingame compares your business to a tree as a way of getting you to use good questions and reasoning before you grow your business to the next level.

Neil Hare joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the fact that you can still apply for an EIDL loan from the SBA, with great terms, plus a report on the Biden infrastructure bill, and the likely associated increase in taxes.

If your small business is bankable and you need a loan, you'd go to a bank. But, Jim Blasingame warns, if you aren't and are considering online alternatives, be sure you fully understand the requir... » More

Current headlines may lead you to think the economy is slowing dramatically and small business optimism is declining. Jim Blasingame challenges you to put the news in context and be a more discerni... » More

In the 21st century, Professional Selling Skills (PSS) are an essential, non-negotiable business fundamental. Here are three key components. » More

Email continues to be the workhorse of choice by serious professionals of all industries and disciplines. But in many ways, it’s the killer app that never got the disruption respect it deserves. » More

Jim Blasingame reveals how, through self-analysis, highly effective people see what they do well and capitalize on it, as well as recognize and evaluate what they don't do well and improve or minim... » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports small business optimism is virtually unchanged this month, but finding qualified workers is still the biggest challenge. » More

What do some businesses have in common with supersonic transportation? Jim Blasingame reminds business owners to remember the lessons learned from the Concorde Fallacy. » More

Jim Blasingame reveals his 2019 predictions for small business, the economy, technology, and more. Stay tuned - last year his predictions were over 85% accurate. » More

In the economy and in small business, information can become dangerously disconnected from reality. Jim Blasingame reminds us to spend less time listening to talking heads and more time listening t... » More

Jim Blasingame shares the reasons for his scrooge-ness and advocates for making the holiday spirit of giving last all year. » More