Janet Christy

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Are large contractor diversity programs serving small business? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the challenges of working with diversity program liaisons of large contractors and why they aren't serving small businesses as they well as they could.
Resolutions for small business owners in 2013. Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to explain that you should research your customers to know what their excited about, what pains them, and how they're spending their money, plus the importance of asking questions.
Make sure customers remember you and your business. Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about getting out of comfort zone by networking with prospects, not just customers, plus finding unique ways to remind customers about your business.
You can't just say "small business" and get a way with it. Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame with stern words for politicians who think they can just say the words "small business" when courting us for our vote.
Small businesses need more sales, not more promises. Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to say that politicians should be held accountable for what they promise to small businesses when running for political office.
Why wouldn't anyone follow up with a prospect? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal complaints by big businesses that some small businesses don't follow up and follow through.
How to prepare for and follow up at business matchmaking events. Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to reveal tips and best practices on how to get ready for a business matchmaking networking event, and how to follow up with those contacts.
Supplier diversity policies and laws can be good news for small business. Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to explain what supplier diversity policies and laws are and how small businesses can take advantage of them.
Are large contractor diversity programs serving small business? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to report on the challenges of working with diversity program liaisons of large contractors and why they aren't serving small businesses as they well as they could.
Why does all the Valentine’s Day marketing only target gifts for women? Janet Christy joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the pressure on men to produce on Valentine’s Day, plus marketing for holiday trends.