Jim Blasingame

Start-ups, niches, capital availability and lots of patience

How is starting a business different today from the last recession? Jim Blasingame offers some insight into some of the issues that start-ups are facing these days, including where to look for opportunity, finding capital and the need for being patient and deliberate in your expectations.

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Tough times are not fun, but they can be productive. Jim Blasingame to share his experiences with desperate times as an entrepreneur, and to remind you that these times can also provide moments of clarity and lead to inspiration.
What's your definition of entrepreneurial wisdom? Jim Blasingame reveals his definition of wisdom and his ideas on how to merge wisdom with entrepreneurship.
Are your sales strategies working? Jim Blasingame reveals how the Age of the Customer has changed the rules of selling by requiring more effort in the introduction phase of selling.
Is your business ready for an emergency interruption? Jim Blasingame reveals three key areas of focus in order for small businesses to prepare for an emergency operating interruption.
President Obama, your policies aren't working for small business. Jim Blasingame offers President Obama specific evidence on why his policies are actually hurting small businesses and therefore, restricting economic growth.