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Jessica Melugin joins Jim Blasingame to report on the re-release of Judge Bork’s book, The Antitrust Paradox, and that that concept means the solution of an anti-trust case often creates harm for the ultimate customer.

Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the current and ongoing war between those states that share the domicile and income generation bases of remote workers with another – often adjoining – state.

Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to report on the extended filing deadline, plus a new extension strategy that can be advantageous for those who have already filed their return.

Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to reveal his thoughts on why the most important focus of any business should be on their customers – any questions?

Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to report on the many marketplace and policy challenges facing small businesses, including higher taxes and regulations, plus the extreme digital leverage wielded by Big Tech.

Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to report on the dangerous policy plans coming from the Biden administration and Democrats that will create significant harm and hardship to America’s small business owners.

Jim Blasingame reveals to the audience that after over 23 years The Small Business Advocate Show is coming to an end at the end of the week.

Doug Stephens joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what Main Street retailers have to do to achieve and maintain relevance when customers need them only for what they want – customization – and no longer to purchase merely what they need.

Doug Stephens joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the role the pandemic played in accelerating ecommerce at the expense of Main Street retail, and the future of retail with a dominant Amazon.

Doug Stephens joins Jim Blasingame to define the concept of retail, how it began, what it looked like for generations, and how it’s morphing in the digital age.

Parental love is a paradox, simultaneously delivering the expectation of a safe harbor with the consequences of discipline. A mother’s love, both gentle and fierce, is observed in almost all animal... » More

According to Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, "Halfway through the year, small business owners remain very pessimistic about future business conditions and their sales prospects." » More

As reported by Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, “Optimism is not improving on Main Street as more owners struggle with finding qualified workers for their open positions. Inflation remains a ... » More

In a society that has any hope for the future, debate, and compromise must be the coins of the realm. But when even the most vociferous debaters can’t agree on an absolute, that puts us beyond ideo... » More

No question, cloud computing is an example of technology increasing business efficiencies and leverage. And for small businesses, it’s been a godsend. But like all high-tech tools, there’s an assoc... » More

If you want to be more successful, network for referrals –receiving and giving – early and often. It will make business easier and life simpler. And remember the motto of Ivan Misner, founder of BN... » More

Bill Dunkelberg, NFIB Chief Economist, reports, "Small busnenss owners are cynical about future economic conditions. Hiring plans fell to their lowest level since May 2020, but strong consumer spen... » More

From “too big to fail” to the uniquely American independent community banks, the U.S. banking system has evolved to successfully fill up the vessel we call the marketplace. But not all banks are a ... » More

As the CEO of your small business, being surprised and unprepared for the next disruption is unacceptable. Strengthen your business so it has the maximum opportunity to withstand business interrupt... » More

Every business, including small ones, has assignments that can only be performed by the CEO. Here are tips on how to focus on the 21st-century CEO's Big Four Factors: Bricks, Clicks, People, and Ca... » More