This Week's Show Schedule
Monday - August 30, 2010
Wally Bock and Jim Blasingame continue their conversation on why some companies succeed while others fail.
What is the truth about small business access to capital? Tracy Eden joins Jim Blasingame to reveal what's really going on with regard to small businesses, their inclination to grow and the availability to growth capital.
A small business success story that began with failure. Marty Metro joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how he had to fail first in order to ultimately be successful with his green business.
With a pan-Atlantic view of the economic recovery, Brian Carney joins Jim Blasingame to report on what he thinks is happening with the global economy and what it will take to get things headed in the right direction.
How can unlimited paid time off work in the real world? Brian Carney joins Jim Blasingame to talk about a new way of thinking about work time and time off and the relationship between the two.
Tuesday - August 31, 2010
When innovation through imitation gives birth to niches. Oded Shenkar joins Jim Blasingame talk about how smart companies use imitation to innovate and gain a strategic edge within their own niche.
What does it take to run this marathon recovery race?Debbie Meyer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about several specific things your small business can successfully survive this longer-than-normal recovery cycle.
Why every small business must have a website. Bob Kustka joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why having a website is essential for every business and identifies specific steps to take to acquire the right website.
How can we promote trust and engagement between the generations? Michael Muetzel joins Jim Blasingame to talk about some of the realities of getting the generations - Boomers, Gen X and Gen Y - to work together more effectively.
Wednesday - September 01, 2010
How much will mobile apps be part of your small business's future? Jim Blasingame talks about mobile applications and why he thinks small businesses should prepare for them to be how they will connect with customers in the future.
America needs a National Small Business Day. Jim Blasingame asks the question: Why has there been a National Labor Day for over a century, but not one for the people who make the paid day off possible? Of course, he has an answer.
What is the impact of politics on economic recovery? Bill Brandt joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how the long-term economic recovery will be impacted by public policy decisions and the upcoming Congressional elections.
How can you create an entrepreneurial culture in your small business? JoAnna Brandi joins Jim Blasingame to talk about why entrepreneurial organizations need entrepreneurial employees and how to accomplish this.
How can your small business be competitive in a swift and severe global marketplace? Bruce Piasecki joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how the speed of change, the severity of disruptors and social responsibility is affecting your competitive strategy.
Thursday - September 02, 2010
What are the key traits of successful small business owners? Patricia Green joins Jim Blasingame to identify the six key characteristics that success-oriented small business owners consistently demonstrate.
What are the key sales fundamentals that small businesses should pay attention to? Tom Anastasi joins Jim Blasingame to identify several sales and sales management fundamentals required to generate profitable revenue.
What does franchise tough love look like? Nick Bibby joins Jim Blasingame to deliver more tough love advise on how to identify, research and buy a franchise if - only if - you know you're cut out to be a franchisee.
Are you cut out for small business ownership? Paul Casey joins Jim Blasingame to deliver his 20-question survey that, when answered honestly, will tell you if you have what it takes to be a small business owner.
Friday - September 03, 2010
Successful marketing actions for your small business
Featuring
Janet Christy 
September 03, 2010
September 03, 2010
Janet Christy and Jim Blasingame continue their series on successful marketing actions for your small business.
Surviving in the current economy
Featuring
Douglass Tatum
September 03, 2010
September 03, 2010
Doug Tatum joins Jim Blasingame to discuss surviving and thriving in the current economy.
The unbeatable impact of truly committed managers
Stan Slap and Jim Blasingame discuss the importance of committed managers to the workplace culture.
Future innovations
Featuring
Joel Barker
September 03, 2010
September 03, 2010
Joel Barker and Jim Blasingame talk about future innovations.
