"Got a minute?" That question can suck every minute out of your day. You want to be helpful and open. But when you become “at the effect” of everyone else, you may get frustrated. Maybe even sna... » More

For centuries, prolonged service at sea resulted in sailors contracting a malady called scurvy. Those so afflicted bruised easily, had joint pain, gum disease, tooth loss — you get the picture. » More

“Eminent domain is wonderful.” This is a recent quote from presidential candidate and billionaire developer, Donald Trump. It’s a position he’ll have to defend within and without his party. » More

Growing up on a farm provided many valuable lessons that have transferred beautifully to my life in the non-farming marketplace. Here are three of those timeless and universal lessons. » More

A quarter century ago a list called “Rules For Being Human” really caught on. Without the benefit of the Internet, “The Rules” (there are ten) circulated around the globe. Unfortunately, the a... » More

NFIB Chief Economist found optimism to be down in August. » More

It was once the norm for a salesperson to interrupt a decision-maker’s day with a reasonable expectation of success. Indeed, for 10,000 years before the telephone, what we now refer to as “cold cal... » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame explains the three steps to creating your own small business's success-sustaining Golden Age of Customer Service. » More

Labor Day began as an idea in the mind of a 19th century labor leader — some say Matthew Maguire, others say Peter McGuire — who cared greatly for a very important segment of the marketplace, its w... » More

Historically, one maxim was that the stock market condition was a six month leading indicator of the economy. » More