One of the best ways to give your future the maximum opportunity to be successful is to make sure each new year begins with as little baggage from the past as possible. Jim Blasingame explains how ... » More

Success as a small business owner requires two kinds of passion: love of what you want to do, and love for a profession. Jim Blasingame joins us to discuess the importance of these two types of pa... » More

As the 17th century dawned, cause-and-effect was merging parallel universes. In the Old World, a decision by a group of Leiden Separatists put them on a circuitous journey. Meanwhile, in the New Wo... » More

How do small business retailers prevent the e-business disrupter force from turning into their Death Star? By incorporating an online strategy with the traditional. » More

Don't blame every negative thing in your business on the economy. To minimize this habit, become a better consumer of information and listen to customers. » More

American citizens have the privilege to vote but aren't forced to do so. You should exercise your right to vote, especially as a small business owner, according to Jim Blasingame. » More

Running a small business is more than a full-time job. It is easy to lose sight of the important things in life, like family, health, etc. Here's a story from Jim Blasingame. » More

Do you have a website for your small business? We recently polled Small Business Advocate's website visitors asking the same thing. Here is what they had to say. » More

As a small business owner, are you contributing to your retirement plan? See what others like you said in a recent poll from Jim Blasingame. » More

"Well, what we hoped would never happen," you say to an employee, "has happened." Jim Blasingame discusses how to execute your business recovery plan. » More