Jim Blasingame calls out the smarmy Hollywood cupcakes who ranted hysterically in their tuxes and gowns at the SAG awards about “their America,” while Navy SEAL Chief Petty Officer Ryan Owens was killed protecting their rights to be not worthy of his sweat, let alone his blood.

Jim Blasingame reveals the generational wave implications on your business, and why you must study such demographic dynamics in order to plan for the future.

Jim Blasingame encourages you to spend time including cause-and-effect implications in your business planning, especially regarding generational waves.

Jim Blasingame reports on the greatest challenges small business say they have, and why 9 of 10 are associated with the federal government.

Jim Blasingame discusses some of the early steps by President Trump, and why he’s making small businesses happy – so far.

Jim Blasingame reports on two letters big business customers sent to their small business vendors, plus two that will be coming – maybe soon.

Jim Blasingame reveals some ideas on how he thinks small businesses should prepare for a new year, that will bring disruptions and opportunities.

Jim Blasingame talks about the problems with raising the minimum wage, and whether there will be an increase in the national minimum wage this year.

Jim Blasingame introduces several of his 2017 Crystal Ball Predictions, in this segment, on what he thinks the economy will do and the sentiment of small businesses (hint: it’s good).

Jim Blasingame introduces several of his 2017 Crystal Ball Predictions, in this segment, on job creation, tax reform, capital formation, interest rates, and Obamacare.