<p>Before any product or service is offered to customers, the price must be determined. The foundational element of this calculus are costs ...</["p"]> » More

This is Jim's traditional Father's Day column. <p>As the father of an adult&nbsp;daughter and son, plus the grandfather of four knucklehead ...</["p"]> » More

When congressional allies of major retailers began advocating that a complicated nationwide Internet sales tax be imposed, it was a bad idea that Congress rightly rejected. Now they’ve come back wi... » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame reveals poll results that suggest the American Dream is in jeopardy. » More

Brain Trust member Bill Dunkelberg provides a basic summary of the small business economic trends survey from the month of May. He covers labor, spending, credit, inflation, and more » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame explains how to replace unnecessary worry with outstanding business performance and customer service. » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame explains why getting fired could be the best thing to happen to your career. » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame discusses the historic role of small business Minutemen in the defense of America's freedom. » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame discusses the difference between cash and capital, plus growth management guidelines for both. » More

Small business expert Jim Blasingame offers tips on how small businesses and banks can speak the same language. » More