This is the second of three articles on how to prevent your firm from becoming part of the increasing mortality statistics of U.S. small businesses. Hint: Profit and cash are not the same things. » More

This is the first article in a three-part series on how to prevent your operation from joining the increasing mortality of U.S. small businesses. Remember Blasingame's 1st Law of Small Business: It... » More

According to NFIB Chief Economist, Bill Dunkelberg, "small business owners are not optimistic about 2023 as sales and business conditions are expected to deteriorate." » More

Without a healthy interest in business fundamentals, the passion for what you do has only slightly more value than a dream. But when you deliver on the fundamentals, you become a high-performing, p... » More

Education and instincts are important, but it's the relationships you build with people that will ultimately lead to your success in business. Meet Dave Longaberger. » More

NFIB Chief Economist Bill Dunkelberg reports, "Inflation, supply chain disruptions, and labor shortages continue to limit the ability of many small businesses to meet the demand for their products ... » More

Growing up on a farm provided many valuable lessons that transferred beautifully to my life in the non-farming marketplace, because before there were cities, farmers were discovering and sharing po... » More

Each New Year deserves to have the maximum opportunity to be successful, so have the discipline to set up your New Year for a clean and fast start, while pushing the current year over the goal line... » More

Jim challenges us all again, as we celebrate Thanksgiving this year, to make a difference by focusing on our shared humanity instead of our differences. » More

The best way to be successful AND happy is to define success in many ways, including having a life that’s balanced with richness outside of the business. » More