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Christian Espinosa joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the concept of a supply chain cyber-breach, how small businesses could become the weak link that exposes larger customers, and how to avoid that threat.

Christian Espinosa joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the current state of cyber-security by U.S. companies and institutions, and why we’re in a world war that we’re losing.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report on where the most opportunity is likely to be for franchising over the next 3 to 5 years, including anything associated with remote working, including the transition back and forth.

Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report on some of the leading indicators of the franchise future, which is heavily weighted on remote, delivery and curb-side services.

Abby Schneiderman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how to engage key people who have been selected to manage your estate and business in the event that you aren’t there to handle it.

Abby Schneiderman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the woeful lack of even the simplest form of estate planning, and why this is further exacerbated when you’re a business owner.

Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to report on why more small businesses will be available to buy in the next year or two, as a result of the pandemic impact on older owners, and how to capitalize such an acquisition.

Gerri Detweiler joins Jim Blasingame to report on how existing businesses can acquire at least two kinds of grants from the government as a result of the pandemic.

Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to courageously expose his grief over losing his wife and partner of 31 years, and what he’s learned about what we can do – and not do – when trying to help someone in this situation. Including two online resources.

Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to memorialize the life and contribution of his late wife and mother of his children, including her partnership in his career, her own considerable endeavors and the high global regard for her.

According to Bill Dunkelberg at NFIB, in spite of Washington it appears that small business optimism is holding at record levels because of private sector activity on Main Street. » More

While striving mightily to make a profit, the following facts cause small business owners to regularly ask the proverbial question: “What’s wrong with this picture?” » More

If you don't like making decisions, small business ownership will not be your cup of tea. » More

I’ve covered the direct ownership issues and advantages quite a bit recently, but let me remind you of a few key reasons I consider it to be the stealth benefit of business ownership. » More

When it comes to ethics, the so-called professionals have lots of help. Attorneys, CPAs, doctors, architects, investment professionals, etc., have established and published very specific ethical an... » More

This is Jim's traditional Labor Day message. He makes the case for a national Small Business Day to honor those who represent over 98% of all U.S. businesses and produce over half of the U.S. $17 t... » More

These CEO foresight tools will help you track trends for opportunities and disruptions in areas such as: demographics, customer behavior, society, production/supply, politics, technology, and globa... » More

A qualified prospect has answered enough questions – directly or through research – to allow you to determine that they will likely purchase what you sell from someone in the forecastable future. » More

The good news is that as your business grows, you can look forward to delegating your off ox work to an employee whose oxen are opposite yours. But as the leader, the small business reality is that... » More

<p><strong>Job openings and plans to create new jobs lead monthly NFIB Index of Small Business Optimism</strong></p> <p>The Index of Small ...</["p"]> » More