Interviews with Ruth King

What does a small business have to do to survive a recession? Ruth King and Jim Blasingame discuss staying focused, with a realistic attitude about how to define success, and especially, doing a good job of managing cash.

Are you a candidate for a micro-loan? Ruth King first talks with Jim Blasingame about the current economic situation, and then they move on to discuss the availability of micro-loans for small businesses including some from non-bank groups.

How much of your small business success depends upon your attitude? Ruth King tells Jim Blasingame that your attitude could be the single most important element in whether you succeed in business or not.

There are specific elements of small business performance that are essential for success, and Ruth King talks with Jim Blasingame about how to establish some of these, including a sales process and financial records.

Are you succumbing to the hand-wringing some people are doing about the economy, or are you fighting back? Ruth King and Jim Blasingame talk about why the best business are fighting back during a slow economy, and winning.

What's the difference between cash and profit? Ruth and Jim talk about this difference, why you need to understand it and what will happen if you don't.

Do you think you have the only business where strange things happen? Ruth talks with Jim about some management horror stories she has seen. One of them involves a pet.

How does a small business owner of one generation manage employees who are of another generation? Ruth talks with Jim about this issue and reveals how to do this effectively.

What does it take to be a good and effective boss? Ruth talks with Jim about what good bosses know about working with people.

Are you tracking your business financial activity on a regular (monthly) basis? Ruth joins Jim to talk about why you should and how to do it.