3rd Ingredient®

Advice, information and training in the field of economics, business operations and business management.

3RD INGREDIENT® is a fundamental belief system originating with Jim Blasingame.

3RD INGREDIENT® is a line of products and services offered by Jim including a series of books, written articles and publications, and educational materials; advisory services; and consulting/training all in the field of Economics, Business Operations and Business Management.

3RD INGREDIENT® brand of written publications has been painstakingly developed by Jim Blasingame outlining his beliefs regarding the new economy. Jim is currently working on a series of 3RD INGREDIENT® brand books summarizing his research, writings, interviews, teaching, and coaching in the fields of small business economics and business operations. Please browse the following publications to learn more about Jim's unique way of looking at the marketplace.

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Jim Blasingame asks three human resource (HR) questions, and how you answer could reveal something about your business. » More
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Jim reminds us of similarities between the courage of America's founding fathers and the American dream of entrepreneurship. » More
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Jim Blasingame discusses the domain of the CEO and a handy way to find answers to “Where are we going?” by applying what he calls the Big Four Factors: Bricks, Clicks, People, and Capital. » More
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Jim Blasingame reveals the difficulty small business owners have converting from general manager to chief executive officer. » More
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Jim Blasingame reveals research that indicates four findings from research into what it takes to accomplish change successfully, and how to convert those findings in your business. » More
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Jim Blasingame answers the lyrics to Tina Turner's, "What's love got to do with it?", when it comes to Main Street. » More
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This is Jim’s traditional Memorial Day column. » More
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Jim Blasingame shares reasons why you should allow your babies to become entrepreneurs. » More
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Jim Blasingame continues to share critical factors to consider when acquiring a small business. » More
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Jim Blasingame reveals a few principles when considering ownership. » More