Monday - January 03, 2005
Jim and Ken talk about how Internet blogs caught on and how you can start your own.
Jim shares his Small Business Advocate Crystal Ball Predictions for 2005.
Debra joins Jim to talk about how important small talk is in small business and getting and keeping your conversations on track.
Jim and Russell share some horror stories about buying businesses and talk about renewable leases.
Tuesday - January 04, 2005
Bob joins Jim to share some warning signs we need to be aware of in order to avoid a heart attack.
Jim finishes up his Small Business Advocate Crystal Ball Predictions for 2005.
Scott joins Jim to talk about direct mail as an aggressive call to action and other ways to present your customers with offers.
Lois and Jim discuss the mystery of CRM... the opportunities we have in the New Year to delight our customers and start a BUZZ.
Wednesday - January 05, 2005
Jim and Mark discuss how you can make sure word of mouth is your best marketing tool.
Jim and Michael talk about privatizing social security and why the current social security system is not working.
Stephen joins Jim to help listeners decide whether or not their small business is ready to go public.
Jim joins our Jim to share several tools that will help small business owners market their organization.
Thursday - January 06, 2005
Jim and Catherine talk about how to outsmart your genes when it comes to the way you eat so you can stay healthy.
Beverley joins Jim to talk about researching your product before starting a home-based business.
After a holiday break, Joan joins Jim for the first Kiplinger Letter report after the new year.
Friday - January 07, 2005
Andrea joins Jim to share some of her New Year's ideas for networking.
Jim and Steve talk about how to eliminate non value adding activities in your small business to increase productivity.
Gail and Jim talk about existing customers, a business' most promising marketing plan.
Ivan tells Jim his own story to give examples of networking skills that every small business owner should have.
Monday - January 10, 2005
Jim and Karen share some great branding strategies to help grow any kind of business.
Renee joins Jim to defend manipulation and to give some examples of how to use manipulation creatively.
William joins Jim to share what he has been doing to help small businesses.
Tuesday - January 11, 2005
Isadore joins Jim to share some facts and information needed to take advantage of the latest medical developments.
Rich and Jim talk about what small business owners need to pay attention to in 2005.
Michael joins Jim to talk about how to communicate with your employees without alienating them.
Leslie joisn Jim to talk about setting your quality, innovation and new markets vision and execution plan for the new year.
Wednesday - January 12, 2005
Josh joins Jim to give a few steps that will help sales in a small businesses.
Bill and Jim talk about the condition of the economy according to small business owners.
Jim and Hamilton discuss the two different sources of power in organizations and the world of business.
Arky joins Jim to talk about which management roll small business owners should take in order to see that every interaction results in closure.
Thursday - January 13, 2005
Jim and Jeff talk about online vulnerability and the services offered to help protect your computer and privacy.
Jane and Pierce join Jim to talk about how to be more comfortable while giving a presentation and how to overcome the fear of public speaking.
Joan and Jim start off their visit by talking about the elections in Iraq and whether or not they might actually happen. They go on to talk about issues covered in this week's Kiplinger Letter.
Friday - January 14, 2005
Bill shares with Jim some strategies small business owners can use to be more effective and professional.
Barbara joins Jim to talk about the tax breaks available to small business owners and which ones will be made permanent.
Jim and Jennifer talk about the traits women have that they can use to be successful in small business.
Richard joins Jim after returning from Asia to talk about the aftermath of the tsunami in India and Sri Lanka and the current clean up effort.
Monday - January 17, 2005
Jim and Eugene talk about self preservation as a leader and how to protect yourself from the opposition you might face from employees. Eugene includes examples from Lincoln's presidency of how he defended himself against resistance.
Jim and Sean, a marketing expert, explain how positioning your business is essential to differentiating yourself from your competition.
Pete joins Jim to share his analysis of 2004 and how the events of last year will effect 2005. They talk about events in Eastern Europe concerning free market and the basis of democracy.
Tuesday - January 18, 2005
Jim continues his series on running the financial part of your small business. He gives examples of how to manage your finances and how to prepare financial statements.
Thursday - January 20, 2005
Jim and Julie discuss why diet fads don't work and how you can lose weight for good. Julie also explains that if you don't take care of yourself early in life, you will pay for it in the long run. She goes on to share which foods to include in your diet to stay healthy.
Beverley joins Jim on Get to Know Your Customer Day to explain how to make your customers feel like they are important and to keep them happy.
Jim and Joan start their visit by talking about President Bush's inauguration. They also talk about job recovery, business cost, and other issues covered in the Kiplinger Letter.
Friday - January 21, 2005
Paco joins Jim to talk about why shoppers are drawn to malls and what main street small businesses can to do counter.
Jim and Mike discuss how small businesses and banks are going to get together regarding intellectual properties and intangible assets.
Jan joins Jim to talk about taking early retirement and using the money to capitalize a small business. They also talk about how to use an entrepreneur's retirement plan to do this.
Jorian Clarke joins Jim Blasingame to give a report on what she learned at the recent Computer Electronics Show. Jorian also talks about using sound to market a service instead of visual means and distributed learning during an interview on the small business radio program, The Small business Advocate Show.
Monday - January 24, 2005
Jim and John talk about the importance of accountablity and how to start the process of being accountable in your organizaion.
Jim and John start their conversation by analyzing president Bush's inauguration speech. They talk about the different views on the language he used. John and Jim also discuss policies regarding Iraq and the upcoming elections there.
Patricia joins Jim to talk about how to identify your challenges and resolve your problems in a short period of time. Patricia also shares some ideas about how to resolve conflicts with co-workers easily.
Nancy and Renee join Jim to share information about employee health and how to help keep employees healthy. Nancy shares how her company reduced health care costs partially by turning a smoking room into a fitness center.
Tuesday - January 25, 2005
Jim continues his resolutions and talks about how to provide more training for employees and other fundamentals of human resources.
James and Jim talk about tort reform and national legislation that might be passed since President Bush was re-elected. James also talks about the 9-11 victims fund and what that has to do with tort reform.
Jim and David talk about business proposals and how they create trust between you and your customers. They share how to make your proposal work for you, even after you leave. David explains what proposal DNA is.
Leslie joins Jim to talk about world peace through intercultural understanding, specifically international exchange programs.
Friday - January 28, 2005
June joins Jim the day before the Iraqi elections to give a report on the state of security and rebuilding there.
Jim has always had a fascination with wildlife, so Mike joins Jim to share some tips on how to care for acquarium fish and to talk about the benefits of owning fish.
David joins Jim to share some techniques for sales people to use to collect money from customers. This could be difference between success and failure for your business.
Monday - January 31, 2005
Jim continues his Small Business Management New Year Resolutions and talks about how to hire people who are team players and are good for the whole of the company. He also talks about incorporating trends and new developments into your company.
June joins Jim from Iraq to give a post-election update. Maria, an Iraqi, also talks to Jim to share how the Iraqi people feel about voting and the new form of government. June and Jim also talk about the next step for the new government and citizens.
Jean and Jane talk to Jim about the importance of making your brand stick out in a marketplace where comparison shopping is extremely easy for your customers. They also talk about how you can build theater in your business to create a special experience for your customers.
Phil joins Jim to give his views on Donald Trump's new series of "The Apprentice": college graduates vs. street-smarts.
