The Age of The Customer®

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

THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® is a fundamental belief system originating with Jim Blasingame.

THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® 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.

THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® 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 THE AGE OF THE CUSTOMER® 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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Do you have a website for your small business? We recently polled Small Business Advocate's website visitors asking the same thing. Here is what they had to say. » More
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Is your small business using mobile apps? You should be. Jim Blasingame explains why. » More
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The recent Small Business Advocate Poll asked: How much of your annual revenue comes from online sales? Jim Blasingame reveals and discusses the results. » More
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There is something that clearly sets humans apart from other fauna, sentience. Jim Blasingame discusses if we should deliver what customers want or sell commodities they need. » More
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The next few months of this economic cycle will be more like a marathon than a sprint because there are still many economic challenges left to be absorbed by the marketplace. Remember the fundament... » More
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With all the technology now to make contact with our small business customers, it's sometimes hard to create and maintain close relationships. » More
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This is the second of two articles about finding and staying connected to customers as the marketplace continues to evolve. Jim Blasingame gives the details. » More
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You must go the distance to determine who your customers are and what they require to come back, explains Jim Blasingame. » More
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Can social media actually be dangerous to your small business? Jim Blasingame says it can. » More