Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to report on a trend by companies to pay workers more than the federal minimum wage.

Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to talk about the options small businesses have that makes the federal minimum wage unproductive.

Justify price increases by demonstrating unique value. Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to say that a small business can acquire pricing power if they focus on those customers who will pay relevant value.

What does your pricing strategy look like? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to discuss why every small business needs a pricing strategy that includes the cost, the market and your ability to deliver unique value.

What should small businesses know about Groupon? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Groupon and what it is and whether it can help your small business bring more customers in through consumer marketing.

What is Lemonade Day? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to talk about Lemonade Day and how it teaches entrepreneurial skills to kids through setting goals, finding investors, marketing, and sales, plus charitable donations.

Are your salespeople prepared for informed customers? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to discuss how salespeople need to be better prepared to sell to customers who have done their homework.

Are your first interactions with customers setting you up for failure? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on avoiding unproductive "placeholders," when you greet customers, like "How are you," instead of a genuine greeting, like "Good morning" and "Welcome."

Why do the four personalities matter when managing employees and serving customers? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to reveal how the workplace and the marketplace are influenced by the four major personality types.

Can you really grow your small business when the economy is weak? Bob Phibbs joins Jim Blasingame to show you how you can grow your business even when the media is telling everyone how bad things are.