You don’t have to conquer social media to use it successfully. Manta's Pam Springer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about how to take baby steps to integrate your social media strategy with your traditional business model.

Do you know the social media platforms your customers use? Pamela Springer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why you have to connect with your customers on the social media platform they prefer, plus how to measure your social media effectiveness.

Can something positive come of the U.S. credit rating downgrade? Pamela Springer joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the implications of the U.S. credit rating downgrade by Standard and Poor's.

Small business is the foundation of the U.S. economy. Pamela Springer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how critical small business is to America and how many organizations focus on how to help small businesses.

Are small businesses are committed to hiring? Pamela Springer joins Jim Blasingame with the recent Manta survey on hiring that shows over half of small businesses plan to hire in 2011, plus the advantages of working for a small business.

What's the biggest obstacle to putting America back to work? Pamela Springer joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why Congress’s partisanship and lack of leadership in Washington is impeding employment in America.

Have you valuated your company's place on the maturity timeline? Pamela Springer discusses with Jim Blasingame some of the growth elements to scrutinize as you grow your business from one level to the next, including how to know when to change key positions in your staff.

What is on the mind of small business owners today? Pamela Springer talks with Jim Blasingame about the most pressing issues small business owners are facing, including how to do more with less, and the best ways to connect with prospects and stay connected with customers.