How the employee shortage crisis will be an economic headwind
Jim Blasingame reveals the reasons why the current crisis of worker shortage will manifest over the next year as an economic headwind.
More interviews with Jim Blasingame
Jim says goodbye to his audience after over 23 years of The Small Business Advocate Show
Jim’s last advice to his audience: Remember THE School fundamentals
Jim reveals why and how he started The Small Business Advocate Show
Jim’s next-to-last parting thoughts for small business owners
The long goodbye
Articles by Jim Blasingame
The "Customer? What Customer Syndrome?" Part I
Do you worry about the competition? In the Age of the Customer, an obsession with the competition can result in an unfortunate and dangerous condition Blasingame calls the "Customer? What Customer?...
How Much Is Call Reluctance Costing You?
Professional salespeople are the most important players in the marketplace. But professional selling is as hard as it is important, so the last thing salespeople need is to be fighting call relucta...
How To Get Success To Come And Play In Your Backyard
Get your small business off to a good start in the New Year by incorporating these ten fundamentals into your management practices. And, remember, there’s a reason some things are fundamental. They...
In Defense Of The Misunderstood Scrooge
In his traditional holiday message, Jim acknowledges being a Scrooge, submits evidence in his defense, plus offers two challenges to us to make the world a better place.
Personal Service Businesses: Think Prices Not Wages
Millions of small businesses sell personal services instead of tangible products and because the pricing isn’t as intuitive, many service businesses too often don’t charge enough. Don’t make the pr...