Jim Blasingame: The King of Diamonds

Jim Blasingame: The King of Diamonds

“Great things come in small packages” is a line often used as a caveat for speaking of diamonds—typically an engagement ring. But, I think it also applies to businesses. The heart, soul and diamond of the U.S. economy come in a small package—the small business. The...
Why Customers Love Small Businesses

Why Customers Love Small Businesses

This past week I received good service from four companies—Apple, Bass Pro Shops, Custom Printing and Roper’s Collision Center. But, the stores I would tell stories about this week are from the two small businesses you never heard of…unless you live in my...