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The new prime differentiator in today's marketplace isn't how competitive you are, but rather a customer's appraisal of a seller's relevancy. So, does this mean that sellers no longer have to be co... » More

Education and instincts are important, but it's the relationships you build with people that will ultimately lead to your success in business. » More

Being a small business owner is one of the hardest jobs in the world because they "live by their wits." Here are lessons learned from three decades of small business ownership. » More

Even though you can never really eliminate fear, you can minimize it through performance. But performance only happens when you use the fear-fighting tools. » More

Small business fundamentals are good habits that are fun because they work – every time. Practicing bad habits is the opposite and essentially a business death wish, which isn't fun. Everybody know... » More

Can you operate a business that you have the entrepreneurial vision to create? Here are five areas that are critical to your operating success. » More

Small businesses may have new tools, but the Old School fundamentals of running a business still apply. » More

In my last column I revealed four reasons why the economic recovery since 2008 has produced fewer startups than those in the past, and the implications of that decline on economic growth. This week... » More

As the financial crisis was being resolved in December 2008 I heard someone say, “Wait ’til the startups get going – they’ll end this recession and crank up the economy again.” Of course, this maxi... » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame explains why getting fired could be the best thing to happen to your career. » More