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

Millions of small businesses sell personal services like consulting, website development, or janitorial services, instead of something tangible. Unfortunately, pricing a service is not as intuitive... » More

In the marketplace, there are actually three different clocks at work that every business uses: one for operating expenses, one for sales and one for cash. » More

Jim Blasingame explains the difference between a sale from which you collect payment immediately, and a sale/loan when you extend credit terms to your customer. » More

Jim Blasingame explains the 6 fundamental underwriting elements lenders will use when considering a loan proposal for your small business. » More

Jim Blasingame reveals the most critical small business CEO tasks that result in success or failure like in the knowledge and practice of financial management fundamentals. » More

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Small business expert Jim Blasingame discusses the difference between cash and capital, plus growth management guidelines for both. » More

The Small Business Advocate Jim Blasingame addresses the changes he foresees in small business borrowing in the next 10 years. » More

Brain Trust member Dawn Fotopulos of BestSmallBizHelp.com explains how she plans to cut back her spending this year and how you can too. » More