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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you thinking of buying a small business? Jim Blasingame reveals four things to keep in mind when you're planning to buy a small business from its owner.

We were promised that we could keep our current health care policies. Jim Blasingame to talk about whether we can in fact keep our health insurance policies, and report Senator Johnson's proposed law to enforce that promise.

My heath care insurance will cost more and deliver less. Jim Blasingame to reveal that, under Obamacare, his costs will go up and his coverage will go down, and in a catastrophic illness or injury, he might have to declare bankruptcy.