Success as a small business owner requires two kinds of passion: love of what you want to do, and love for a profession. Jim Blasingame joins us to discuess the importance of these two types of pa... » More

As the 17th century dawned, cause-and-effect was merging parallel universes. In the Old World, a decision by a group of Leiden Separatists put them on a circuitous journey. Meanwhile, in the New Wo... » More

How do small business retailers prevent the e-business disrupter force from turning into their Death Star? By incorporating an online strategy with the traditional. » More

Don't blame every negative thing in your business on the economy. To minimize this habit, become a better consumer of information and listen to customers. » More

American citizens have the privilege to vote but aren't forced to do so. You should exercise your right to vote, especially as a small business owner, according to Jim Blasingame. » More

Running a small business is more than a full-time job. It is easy to lose sight of the important things in life, like family, health, etc. Here's a story from Jim Blasingame. » More

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

As a small business owner, are you contributing to your retirement plan? See what others like you said in a recent poll from Jim Blasingame. » More

"Well, what we hoped would never happen," you say to an employee, "has happened." Jim Blasingame discusses how to execute your business recovery plan. » More

Is this really an economic recovery? Here are the results of some recent polls from small business owners, who should know whether this recession is over or not. » More