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Will government help for small business arrive fast enough?

By Jim Blasingame March 28, 2020

Last week, Congress passed the CARES Act, which provides for relief to small businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus pandemic. Now, the Fed and the SBA need to offer guidance and ease the ... » More

Keeping the coronavirus pandemic - and our response - in perspective

By Jim Blasingame March 20, 2020

America's small businesses are experiencing a global challenge with the COVID-19 pandemic and our government's response. Here are some thoughts to help keep it in perspective. » More

Searching for investor capital? Don’t make these mistakes – Part 2

By Jim Blasingame March 12, 2020

A small business startup searching for investor capital must have their corn flakes together because the process is more complex than just writing a business plan. Don't make these common mistakes. » More

Searching for investor capital? Don’t make these mistakes - Part I

By Jim Blasingame March 5, 2020

It’s true that capitalizing a startup isn’t easy. And even though outside investment sources are more robust and multi-faceted than ever before, the process can be complex. Don't make these mistakes. » More

Five marketplace truths about human customers

By Jim Blasingame February 29, 2020

Beyond what your small business customers need, there are things they also want. Your success depends on discovering what that is, deliver it, and charge for it. » More

The intangible force of organizational special sauce

By Jim Blasingame February 21, 2020

In the marketplace, a company's special sauce isn't what's on a McDonald's Big Mac. It's a level of performance that manifests beyond standard expectations and is produced by highly engaged employe... » More

A big black bird is coming at you. Are you prepared?

By Jim Blasingame February 15, 2020

As the CEO of your small business, it's your job to prepare for being impacted by the next Black Swan – whether local or global – and develop a contingency plan. Are you ready? » More

January 2020 Report: Small Business Optimism Starts New Year as Solid as Ever

By Holly Wade February 10, 2020

NFIB Director of Research and Policy Analysis Holly Wade reports the Index started the New Year in the top 10% of all readings in its 46-year history. » More

Lincoln's leadership, courage and perseverance continues to inspire

By Jim Blasingame February 6, 2020

Abraham Lincoln, like small business owners, was a risk-taker who has inspired generations as an example of courage, character, and diligence to persevere. Read on for more about how his determinat... » More

What politicians, small business and mice have in common

By Jim Blasingame February 1, 2020

Small business customers - like the electorate - have evolving expectations. In the 21st century, politicians and businesses can fall in love with what they do, but not how they do it. Here's why. » More

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