The words we use in our small business do matter. Jim Ballard and Jim Blasingame talk about why it's important to take a little extra time and consideration before we speak or deliver something in writing, including advertising.

How has business planning changed? Tim Berry and Jim Blasingame talk first about the importance celebrating milestones, and then how business planning has evolved with the 21st century global marketplace.

The Small Business Advocate Show was launched 11 years ago on this day. Jim Blasingame reflects on the evolution of the small business landscape since his first broadcast November 17, 1997.

The age of the simple shopkeeper is gone. Bob Negen joins Jim Blasingame to explain why survival as a 21st century retailer requires technological sophistication, especially in online marketing.

Do you know the difference between a sparkle-brain, a linear and a cross-dominant? Liz Franklin talks with Jim Blasingame about why this understanding is critical to successful hiring practices.

How will an Obama administration be likely do faced with the new economic developments? Joan Pryde joins Jim Blasingame to cover these and other current event, including the bailing out the Big Three automakers.

What options are available to help a small business develop a comprehensive technology strategy? Michael Anderson talks with Jim Blasingame about how to incorporate all management tracking functions into one integrated system.

How does personality play a role in the effectivenes of a small business to deal with challenging times? Pierce and Jane Howard talk with Jim Blasingame about how the personality of individual team members does matter.

How small businesses can consider offering sabbaticals to employees as an alternative to layoffs during a slow economy. Barbara and Elizabeth Pagano explain to Jim Blasingame how this works.

Could that recent innovation you created for your small business that you didn't think much about earn you $10,000? Dan Kehrer joins Jim Blasingame to explain.