Monday - November 04, 2013
Could there be good news coming out of Obamacare? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to report that the pressures of Obamacare might be creating an opportunity for franchises that focus on staffing services.
Do you know what questions to ask a staffing franchisor? Joel Libava joins Jim Blasingame to recommend some key points to consider when looking into buying a staffing franchise.
How many small business owners want their business to continue with the family? Ed Kopf joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the statistics on how many small business owners want to pass the business on to family and how many actually do.
Is generational businesses a diminishing occurrence? Ed Kopf joins Jim Blasingame to report surveys that indicate fewer small business owners expect their children to take over from them when they retire.
If you want your children to take over your business, you need a plan. Ed Kopf joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the steps necessary for a small business owners to successfully convey the business to family members.
A recent poll shows economic optimism up slightly. Amy Friedrich joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent Principal survey of small business owners, including that while economic optimism is not high, but is improving.
Obamacare is impacting small business plans in many ways. Amy Friedrich joins Jim Blasingame to report on a recent Principal survey of small business owners showing Obamacare is still impacting their growth and hiring plans negatively.
If you're a freelancer, you need to know what the IRS thinks about that. Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the technical definition of a freelancer for tax purposes, and why this is critical to success of that small business.
If you're a freelancer, what is your legal status? Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why every freelancer should determine which legal entity is right for them and operate - and pay taxes - within that scope.
Here are tax advantages every freelancer needs to know. Eva Rosenberg joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the good things a freelancer can take advantage of in the tax code.
Tuesday - November 05, 2013
What will happen to your business the day after you leave for the last time? Jim Blasingame reports on responses to a survey about what small business owners think about how they will leave their businesses, plus his insights.
What's the real reason Obama wants to raise minimum wage? Jim Blasingame reports on the origins of the minimum wage, why increasing it hurts the ones it is alleged to help, and the political motivations of those who are pushing an increase.
States are passing laws that are putting limits on legitimate marketing efforts. Steve DelBianco joins Jim Blasingame to with his iAwful List, which includes a California law that unnecessarily limits ads to teenagers.
A change in a law could prevent the posting of product and service evaluations. Steve DelBianco joins Jim Blasingame to report that proposed changes to the Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act will limit customer commenting.
Could the Internet become collateral damage from Snowden's leaks? Steve DelBianco joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Snowden's leaks has weakened the U.S. position as a good steward of Internet governance.
We're all moving toward a paperless business environment. Matt Peterson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several reasons why decreasing paper usage, especially for document storage, makes profit and environmental sense.
Don't buy a new file cabinet - store those documents online. Matt Peterson joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips for converting your business to paperless technology, especially when it comes to storing archived documents.
What women should do and not do to balance job and family. Vickie Milazzo joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the things that are unique to women as they attempt to balance their profession and family.
What are the strengths that women have to a greater degree than men? Vickie Milazzo joins Jim Blasingame to recommend women use their natural collaboration and networking abilities to demonstrate their value to an employer.
Ladies, don't underprice yourself as a professional commodity. Vickie Milazzo joins Jim Blasingame to tell women that they should regard their value to an employer higher and expect to be compensated for that performance.
Wednesday - November 06, 2013
What is your plan for how money is deployed in your business? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why every small business must have a capitalization plan that addresses how money is spent and from which source it comes.
Do you know how your customers get their money and spend it? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why one of the best ways to get more business is to understand where customers get their money and how they spend it.
Confidence is up among small business around the world. Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Sage Business Index survey, which shows that small businesses around the world are feeling better about their future.
Have small business priorities changed? Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Sage Business Index survey which show that the three priorities of small businesses are more sales, better cash management and better employees.
When will small businesses start borrowing money to grow? Connie Certusi joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Sage Business Index survey which shows small business owners are somewhat more likely to grow their business with a loan.
Someone has to be the CEO of any small business. Jim Alampi joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the role of a small business CEO, and discuss the first barrier to growth, which is the $1million plateau.
What business growth plateau are you on? Jim Alampi joins Jim Blasingame to reveal two more business growth plateaus that represent capital and organizational barriers to your next level of growth.
Which end of the vision gap spectrum are you on? Adrian Ott joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what the vision gap looks like, to help you identify where you are on this continuum, and focus on where you should be.
How can we lead above the increased noise level? Adrian Ott joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how delegating and empowering our teams can go a long way to overcoming the increased velocity of change and noise level in the marketplace.
Do you know what time-o-graphic means? Adrian Ott joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the concept of "time-o-graphic," how it applies to both customers and employees, and why we need to track and respond to both.
Thursday - November 07, 2013
Are you too impatient to be successful with social media? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the kind of patient and deliberate attitude required when establishing and executing a social media strategy.
How will Wall Street change Twitter? Jeff Zbar joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Twitter's public offering and how the influence of Wall Street will impact how it serves users.
What's the difference between a big bank and a community bank? Terry Jorde joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what an independent community bank is, how it fits in the marketplace and why they're important to small business.
Banking regulations do not fit all banks. Terry Jorde joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the damage that is done to the economy when regulators treat community banks with the same tools they use to regulate big banks.
Are regulators starting to understand that they need more than one tool? Terry Jorde joins Jim Blasingame to report how some regulators are starting to understand that treating community banks like their big banks is not good for the economy.
What we have is a failure to communicate. Alexandra Levit joins Jim Blasingame to report on the disconnect between those who are looking for qualified employees and those being interviewed, especially by generational differences.
Job seekers should prepare differently for each interview. Alexandra Levit joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on how job seekers should treat each job opportunity differently, both regarding resumes and the interview process.
How do so many generations get along in the workplace? Leigh Branham joins Jim Blasingame to report that there are at least four generations represented in the workplace and how that's working out.
The two younger generations don't always speak the same language. Leigh Branham joins Jim Blasingame to report on how Generation X and the Millennials are working and playing together.
What is the protocol of respect between generations? Leigh Branham joins Jim Blasingame to report that members of Gen Y are not as respectful of older generations and the challenges this creates.
Friday - November 08, 2013
Should you discount or not? Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the best way to develop a pricing strategy that will get holiday customers without taking you down.
Why offering a discount for holiday shoppers could cost too much. Ruth King joins Jim Blasingame to reveal why discounting, instead of adding value, could be an expensive marketing strategy on many levels.
What does the next few months look like for the economy? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to report on the Tatum Index, which shows business managers are expecting an improving economy for the next few months.
What's driving optimistic economic sentiment? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Tatum Index which shows business managers are seeing increased sales and planning increased capital investment.
Jobs openings exist, but where are the qualified applicants? Sam Norwood joins Jim Blasingame with the Tatum Index to report that managers are interested in hiring, but can they find qualified applicants?
Women associated with the military can get help with their small busiiness plans. Isisara Bey joins Jim Blasingame to report on the WVEC program that is designed to help women with military connections start and grow their small businesses.
Women veterans are succeeding in business. Isisara Bey joins Jim Blasingame to report on several success stories of women veterans who have started businesses after leaving the military.
What is a megacity? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the definition of a megacities, offer examples and explain how they are created.
How will megacities impact the future of the planet? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact of megacities on the global economy, resource use and the people who live there.
What does Main Street look like in megacities? Ted Fishman joins Jim Blasingame to report on the make-up of megacities, including the small business sectors in these huge economies.
Monday - November 11, 2013
What is the correct definition of a military veteran? Jim Blasingame proposing that every person who wore a U.S. military uniform, including those who were deployed and those who were prepared to be deployed, is a veteran.
Some political promises are bigger deals than others. Jim Blasingame discusses President Obama's health care promises he made, why it matters and what Americans think about it.
How do you coordinate and manage the multiple media options? Jay Baer joins Jim Blasingame to recommend coordinating and cross-collateralizing traditional media and social media activity as one strategy.
Twitter? Facebook? Instagram? Pintrest? Jay Baer joins Jim Blasingame to help small business owners decide where and when to use social media and which platform to use.
Don't mix content and advertisements on social media. Jay Baer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to post information about your business with advice on where to put ads and where to post content.
Joe Davis joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate Veterans Day by reporting on what the Veterans of Foreign Wars is doing to promote the service of American military service members, including anyone who wore the uniform.
The war memorials in Washington, D.C. are very moving. Joe Davis joins Jim Blasingame to celebrate Veterans Day by encouraging you to visit the war memorials in our nation's capital.
Will Obamacare be good or bad for small business? Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to report on what small business owners are saying about their experience with Obamacare.
Crowdfunding is becoming a reality, but is it for you? Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to report on the many considerations to use when thinking about pursuing crowdfunding.
How does a small business make social media work? Brian Moran joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the factors that are involved in having a successful small business social media strategy.
Tuesday - November 12, 2013
Great adversity Jay Myers joins Jim Blasingame to explain how to be successful in a down year, including running your business as efficiently as possible.
Jay Myers joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the differences between the generations working the marketplace today, plus motivating your millennial employees by finding out what matters to them.
Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss properly managing a busy scheduling, being proactive rather reactive.
Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to explain why New Year's resolutions are an excuse to wait to do something that needs to get done.
Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss setting objectives instead of making resolutions, plus being realistic & prioritizing your objectives.
Sarah Petty joins Jim Blasingame to discuss when and how you should start your small business, plus how to grow your own business while still working a day job.
Sarah Petty joins Jim Blasingame to discuss important things you need to think about when starting up a new business, including your customer database & cash flow.
Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the push for Iran stop development of nuclear weapons and the role France played.
Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to discuss Obamacare and the problems with healthcare.gov, plus how the Obama administration's assumptions about state exchanges.
Rich Galen joins Jim Blasingame to talk about what Obamacare will look like a year from now politically, plus why the midterm elections will be fought over the things that need to be changed for Obamacare to make sense.
Wednesday - November 13, 2013
David Gage joins Jim Blasingame to continue the story of best friends/business partners and how their equal salary agreement devolved into unequal equity and malfeasance, plus how it could have all been avoided.
David Gage joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why you must start a business partnership with your best friend with careful and thorough planning, including discussions on values and personalities.
aJoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss looking for how to be grateful even when things don't go your way.
JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss acquiring positive leadership skills.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss creating an environment on your website where people who not only spend more time, but come back to you visit.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss optimizing your website and social media efforts by evoking trust.
Kathy Perry joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what the Twitter IPO means for users, plus Twitter advertising for small businesses.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the early days of the Internet including the history of Network Solutions and how they foresaw the monetization of the Internet.
Mike Daniels joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the global politicalization of Internet governance through iCann, plus the opportunities still available on the Internet, including the ability to monetize social media.
David Gage joins Jim Blasingame with a story of why your best friend may not be the best business partner, even if it seems like a perfect match.
Thursday - November 14, 2013
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to explain that Obamacare is the biggest reason small business owners are worried about their future.
Karen Kerrigan joins Jim Blasingame to explain that the next 3-6 months will including lots of patches and extending deadlines to fix the problems with Obamacare.
Small business owners are still not optimistic about the future. Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame with the NFIB Small Business Index that shows that optimism in this important sector continues to erode.
More than four years after the end of the recession, why is the economy still stagnant? Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame with the NFIB Index, that shows the U.S. is half way through what may be a lost decade regarding the economy.
How bad is Obamacare for small business? Bill Dunkelberg joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the nightmare that Obamacare has become, why this has happened, and what will happen.
Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to explain that networking is the most important part of marketing, plus the kind of people you need in your network.
Ilise Benun joins Jim Blasingame to discuss getting your customers to take an active role in your business, plus why peer, colleagues, mentors & even competitors should be part of your network.
Do you have fixed income established for yourself? Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to explain that if you have a corporation, you must fix compensation for both you and your employees for tax purposes.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to explain that fixed compensation means that as a corporation you must decide how much you're going to pay yourself and your employees so that you can't correctly pay FICA taxes, plus why you learn the most from your failures.
Barbara Weltman joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how Obamacare will impact the self-employed.
Monday - November 18, 2013
Jim Blasingame celebrates 16 years of The Small Business Advocate Show and the 14th anniversary of his ezine. As he talks about his milestone he encourages small business owners to celebrate and publicize their own milestones.
Entrepreneurs ain't wrong, they're just different. Jim Blasingame talks about why entrepreneurs are the way they are and why the world is a better place for it.
Will China's demographic trajectory be its downfall? Ken Gronbach joins Jim Blasingame to report on the demographic train wreck that is in store for China and how it will derail that country on many levels.
Can Obamacare survive its own demographic obstacles? Ken Gronbach joins Jim Blasingame to report on the demographic challenges facing Obamacare, especially from the younger generations.
What impact will Gen Y have as they enter the workplace? Ken Gronbach joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact Generation Y is, and will have as these young people enter the workplace.
We've has many years of challenges that have created uncertainty in the marketplace. Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to discuss some of the external forces that have created uncertainty and operating challenges for small business owners.
Does your organization create uncertainty? Steve Martin joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the ways we manufacture uncertainty and poor performance by the way we organize and conduct our business.
Obamacare is facing two kinds of challenges for its survival. Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to report on the practial and political challenges facing Obamacare's future survival.
Is Wall Street at cross-purposes with Main Street? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss what has become; a bifurcated economy with regard to business and income growth.
Who has the political advantage going into the next elections? Steve Forbes joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the state of politics going into the next two election cycles, and who has the advantage at this time.
Tuesday - November 19, 2013
Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to explain why it was predicted long ago that Obamacare wouldn't work, plus the unconstitutionality of the administrative actions the president has taken to amend the original law.
Grace-Marie Turner joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the alternative, strategic marketplace solutions to Obamacare, the new exemption deals being made with special interest groups, plus a prediction of the future of Obamacare.
Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the onerous regulatory environment the Dodd-Frank bill created for community banks, which, unlike large banks, rely on customer relationships.
Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the Senate committee testimony of Janet Yellen, the Fed Chair nominee, in support of small business and community banks and why her words are encouraging to these small business lenders.
Cam Fine joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the relationship between community banks and small businesses, plus a report on the economy and the regulatory burdens placed on small businesses.
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the decline of the book industry, plus how we're only in the first stages of this disruption.
Wally Bock joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the demand for ebooks is disrupting the publishing industry, plus digital rights management (DRM) & what it means for authors.
Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to explain that entrepreneurs aren't wrong, they're not different, plus why entrepreneurs are risk takers.
Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame to explain that while all entrepreneurs are working to create something from nothing, not all entrepreneurs are the same.
Tim Berry joins Jim Blasingame as Jim reads the Gettysburg Address and they explain that the speech is a reminder of how life, history, and this nation manages to endure.
Thursday - November 21, 2013
Ross Nelson joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why Cox Business partners with local chambers and Bloomberg TV to support small businesses, plus how data services help businesses be more efficient and productive.
Patty Ryan joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the Lakewood Chamber collaborates with other chambers to grow regional businesses, plus today's live event where Jim will speak about why small businesses must be relevant to customers and prospects.
Liz Manning joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why you should belong to your local chamber of commerce, plus how the active and supportive membership of the Rocky River Chamber contributes to its success.
Maria Shinn joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the specialty law practice of estate planning and administration and elder care planning, plus why it's important to have a documented plan for your long-term care.
Mike DeStefano joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how his company helps small businesses use technology and management systems to operate more efficiently and effectively.
Ross Keller joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his business Italian Creations, plus how his local chamber of commerce offers him community awareness and business support.
Jane Kenney joins Jim Blasingame to explain that small business owners get specialized support, fantastic exposure, as well as opportunities to give back to your local community as a member of their chamber of commerce.
Jim Sword joins Jim Blasingame to talk about his business Sword Furs and why service is so important, plus why he's a member of Rocky River Chamber of Commerce.
Terry Hach joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his small business Floors 2 U, plus he explains that being a part of his local chambers of commerce allows him to be part of a network of other small business that look our for each other & work together to keep business local.
Jim Blasingame to explain that the work of chambers of commerce is done by its members, plus why there is no other organization in the marketplace that can cut across barriers in the way chambers do.
Friday - November 22, 2013
Do you read self-help books? Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to encourage you to read books that help you grow as a person and a professional because what you read today will impact who you are in five years.
You can't change who you are but you can change how you behave. Jim Donovan joins Jim Blasingame to say that who we are is pretty much established, but that we can learn and grow to alter our beliefs and behaviors to overcome the baggage.
Here is a rare person: an Obamacare supporter who now sees the light. John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to demonstrate his intellectual honesty as an Obamacare supporter by recognizing the structural and political defects of the law.
What if all high school students were taught about how tax policy works. John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to recommend that the school systems teach high school students about tax policy in the U.S. and potential improvement options.
How should the U.S. tax code be reformed? John Fox joins Jim Blasingame to make recommendations on how to reform the U.S. tax code and regulatory practices.
President Obama is having a tough time these days because of past promises. Jim Blasingame reports on the politics of promises and an online poll that focuses on the president's Obamacare promise.
Jim Blasingame celebraties 16 years of The Small Business Advocate Show and 14 years of his electronic newsletter and, in the process, explains why it's good business for every small business to celebrate their own milestones.
What does Obamacare look like at the corporate America level? Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to report; on how his company, and clients, are being impacted by the Obamacare law and its dysfunctional roll-out.
How much is your leadership style impacting your top-line performance? Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the role effective leadership plays in sales performance.
Could Obamacare cause another recession? Jay Mincks joins Jim Blasingame to warn about the potential for Obamacare to derail an economy that was poised to show good results in 2014.
Monday - November 25, 2013
Why do immigrants still see America as the land of opportunity? Stacey Alcorn joins Jim Blasingame to report that while many Americans are down on economic opportunity, immigrants with a different perspective are getting rich.
Americans increasingly feel economic opportunity is down. Stacey Alcorn joins Jim Blasingame to report on a survey that shows in the past 15 years Americans are less optimistic about economic opportunity, especially among Democrats.
Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to discuss his event where business managers large and small will learn more about how energy issues impact their businesses and their customers.
Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to dispel the myth that born leaders are the best, and to offer suggestions on how to hire and train the emerging leaders of your organization.
Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the work his and other organizations are doing to promote food security, and with it economic development, in sub-Sahara Africa.
How to cut your non-performing behaviors. Kelle Olwyler joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how she takes stock of her performance for the past year and shed those behaviors that held her back before the new year.
Both sides of your paradoxes are parts of you. Kelle Olwyler joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the power of your personal paradoxes and how to benefit from understanding both sides of your paradoxical pendulum swings.
The climate change debate isn't going away. Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on recent new research on why climate change is happening and how it will impact the planet and its occupants.
Your future hybrid car could look a lot different. Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on three new technologies in solar, hydrogen power and batteries that could revolutionize more than one industry.
Could that creepy centipede could gain new respect? Joel Barker joins Jim Blasingame to report on how the poison of a centipede could become a new pain killer that is used for localized application and would not impact major organs.
Tuesday - November 26, 2013
With all the technology, employees and customers are still human beings. Chester Elton joins Jim Blasingame to tell some stories about how certain companies train and empower employees to demonstrate the humanity of the business.
Recognize the human form factor of your organization. Chester Elton joins Jim Blasingame to talk about helping the humans in your company find engagement and success in their jobs as they serve those other humans, customers.
If you want change to happen, you have to lead it. Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the role leaders have to play when initiating and leading change in any organization.
Do your people feel they can be honest about adopting change? Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the role organizational honesty plays with leading and accomplishing successful change.
Communication is the key to leading change successfully. Rick Maurer joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the role that communication plays up and down the org chart when installing any kind of change.
Commission compensation is the best way to drive sales to the company's advantage.Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to discuss two kinds of sales commission examples that will help you accomplish your sales goals.
Should you pay sales people commission too? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to talk about different ways to motivate sales people who are paid a salary.
Can a little water really make that much difference? Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to recommend offering filtered water to employees - both hot and cold - to encourage them to drink more water to improve their health.
Would your employees be open to a detox program? Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the health and productivity advantages of a detox program, plus offering healthier food choices for lunch meetings.
Getting employees involved in a walking program. Ivan Misner joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how his organization achieved improved morale among employees by encouraging a walking program.
Wednesday - November 27, 2013
How do you get your team members to cooperate instead of compete? Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that the key to getting teams to work together is deal with the personal and structural challenges in the beginning.
Begin team projects with common goals and clear roles. Rick Lepsinger joins Jim Blasingame to reveal keys to team building success including establishing initial common goals and making sure everyone understands their roles.
Should you let young neighbors do odd jobs for you? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why he chose not to hire a group of young neighbors who just wanted to earn some money.
What should young neighbors try to sell to make some money? Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to offer advice to young entrepreneurs who just want to earn some extra money in the neighborhood.
What young neighborhood entrepreneurs can learn. Cliff Ennico joins Jim Blasingame to offer reveal some of the key marketplace lessons young neighborhood entrepreneurs can learn while making some extra money.
Should your main website be mobile ready or should you have a mobile site? David Chen joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the trend toward more online activity being on mobile devices and how to create a mobile-ready website strategy.
Don't make these web-development mistakes. David Chen joins Jim Blasingame to reveal several mistakes businesses make when setting up a website, including too much clutter and too many clicks.
How small exports are treated by importing governments. Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the impact of e-commerce deliveries on the dynamics of trade agreements and tariffs.
Tariffs are not the only thing imposed on imports in most countries. Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the duties imposed by many countries on imported goods, including tariffs and value-added tax (VAT).
Trade agreements in the E.U. the pacific rim are in the works. Doug Barry joins Jim Blasingame to report on the progress of U.S. trade agreements with the E.U. and countries in the Pacific rim.
Thursday - November 28, 2013
Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to discuss the the concept of the runaround syndrome, what causes it, what it costs and how to avoid it.
Jim Ballard joins Jim Blasingame to tell a few stories about the rusharound.syndrome and how to make sure it doesn't cost you too much.
Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the fact that America was populated from the beginning and throughout its history by immigrants.
Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the history of American immigration phases and laws, plus issues around the current debate.
Tamar Jacoby joins Jim Blasingame to report on the dynamics and politics of the current immigration reform debate and whether it will turn into law during this Congress.
Jim Blasingame celebrates Thanksgiving by telling a very compelling story of how the first thanksgiving in American was made possible by the benevolence of one person.
Jim Blasingame celebrates Thanksgiving by putting a few things into perspective.
Bob Dilenschneider joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Thanksgiving, and why it's America's most unique holiday.
Bob Dilenschneider joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the pervasive unemployment condition in the U.S. and how we will solve this destructive problem.
Bob Dilenschneider joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the will of Americans in the 21st century and whether its strong enough to solve our many challenges.
Friday - November 29, 2013
How disciplined are your hiring practices? Bob Kustka joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the problems created by being impatient and undisciplined when hiring new employees, and how to get rid of this poor management behavior.
If you're not an HR professional, you probably need professional HR help. Bob Kustka joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why most small businesses need the help of an HR professional firm to help them at least with hiring.
Do you work more than 40 hours a week in your business? John Dini joins Jim Blasingame to report on an Alternative Board survey that shows more than 80% of small business owners work more than 40 hour per week.
Are you working too hard? John Dini joins Jim Blasingame to report on an Alternative Board survey that shows more than half of small business owners want to work less than 40 hours each week.
Becoming a better delegator could solve a lot of your problems. John Dini joins Jim Blasingame to report on an Alternative Board survey that indicates small business owners are not very good delegators, and the problems this creates.
How are affluent shoppers behaving this holiday season? Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the extended holiday shopping season and offer advice on how to do business with the affluent consumer.
Should a small business put everything they sell on their website? Pam Danziger joins Jim Blasingame to make recommendations for what a small business should put on their website, especially during the holidays.
Should you form a partnership or a strategic alliance? Pam Harper joins Jim Blasingame to reveal the difference between a strategic alliance and a partnership and why you should know the difference.
what do you need to know about your prospective alliance partner? Pam Harper joins Jim Blasingame to reveal that trust and shared values are the critical components of any partnership alliance.
Have you ever created a partnership with a big business? Pam Harper joins Jim Blasingame to talk about her upcoming conference where the theme is how small businesses can create partnerships with big businesses.
