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2011 Best of Smallbizchat Q&A interviews

By on December 29, 2011 in 10 Things Lists, My Recommendations, SmallBizChat

Smallbizchats 150x150 2011 Best of Smallbizchat Q&A interviewsEvery week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET.  Every Thursday, I always publish a more detailed Q&A interview from my guest so that anyone who missed it or isn’t a Twitter user can still benefit from the information.  My co-host Tai Goodwin and I had an amazing year this year with #Smallbizchat and I am excited to share the best 10 interviews of this year with you all. Happy new year! 

1. Guy Kawasaki @guykawasaki How to Build  Successful Business Relationships

2. Nicole Fende @BizFinanceForum How to Set Your Price to Achieve Your Profit Goals

3.Tai Goodwin @employedpreneur How to Launch Your Business While Working Full Time

4. Anita Campbell @Smallbiztrends How to Use Visual Marketing to Grow Your Business Brand?

5. Raj Malik @kikscore How to Make Your Business Look Credible and Trustworthy Online

6. Pierre Debois @ZimanaAnalytics How to use google analytics to grow your small business

7. John Warrillow @johnwarrillow How to Create a Business Your Can Sell

8. Alyssa Gregory: @Smallbizbonfire How to Teach Yourself the Art of Delegation for Business Success

9. Anisha Robinson Keyes: @anisharkeyes How to Generate Corporate Sponsorship For Your Small Business

10. Matt S. Mansfield  @mattsmansfield How to Use QR Codes in Your Small Business 

If you found these interviews helpful, join us on Wednesdays 8-9pm ET follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter. Here’s how to participate in #SmallBizChat: http://bit.ly/S797e

 

For more tips on how start or grow your small business subscribe to Melinda Emerson’s blog http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com.

Melinda F. Emerson, known to many as SmallBizLady is one of America’s leading small business experts. As a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, and smallMelinda 2011 Headshot 150x150 2011 Best of Smallbizchat Q&A interviews business coach, she develops audio, video and written content to fulfill her mission to end small business failure.  As CEO of MFE Consulting LLC, Melinda educates entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies on subjects including small business start-up, business development and social media marketing. Forbes Magazine recently named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. She hosts #SmallBizChat Wednesdays on Twitter 8-9pm ET for emerging entrepreneurs. She also publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com Melinda is also the author of the national bestseller Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works. (Adams Media 2010)

 

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2011 Best of SmallBizLady Blogs

By on December 28, 2011 in 10 Things Lists, My Recommendations

iStock 000016877166XSmall 150x150 2011 Best of SmallBizLady BlogsEvery week I publish articles on this blog to help small business owners start and grow their entrepreneurial ventures.  My mission is simple: to end small business failure. There are times when I write things based on questions I am frequently asked and then there are other times when I wake up in the middle of the night with an idea I simply must get down on paper. I write this blog for all the people who I never get to meet or mentor.  I want you to succeed as your own boss, and I write faithfully so that you can have a roadmap to achieve your small business goals.  Over the past year, I have grown as a writer and business consultant, and I shared what I have learned with all of you. Happy New Year everybody. Lets make 2012 is year to remember!

Here’s the best 10 articles I have written in 2011 according to all of you.

5 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do Each Day

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/10/2011/5-things-every-entrepreneur-must-do-each-day/

10 Best How to Start a Small Business Websites

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/10/2011/10-best-how-to-start-a-small-business-websites/

Use 3 C’s of Social Media Marketing: Content, Community, Commerce

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/08/2011/use-the-3-cs-of-social-media-content-community-commerce/

12 Things to Tweet About on Twitter

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/03/2011/12-things-to-tweet-about-on-twitter/

How to Write a Business Plan Part I, II, and III

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/01/2011/how-to-write-a-business-plan-part-iii/ 

6 Business Lessons for Under 30 Entrepreneurs

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/07/2011/6-business-lessons-for-under-30-entrepreneurs/ 

10 Tips to Recession Proof Your Small Business

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/10/2011/10-tips-to-recession-proof-your-small-business/

What Can Twitter Do For Your Small Business

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/12/2011/what-can-twitter-do-for-your-small-business/

11 Great Technology Tools for Small Business

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/04/2011/11-great-technology-tools-for-small-business/

11 Bible Versus Small Business Owners Need in 2011

http://succeedasyourownboss.com/04/2011/11-bible-verses-small-business-owners-need-in-2011/

For more tips on how start or grow your small business subscribe to Melinda Emerson’s blog http://www.succeedasyourownboss.com.

Melinda F. Emerson, known to many as SmallBizLady is one of America’s leading small business experts. As a seasoned entrepreneur, professionalMelinda 2011 Headshot 150x150 2011 Best of SmallBizLady Blogs speaker, and small business coach, she develops audio, video and written content to fulfill her mission to end small business failure. As CEO of Quintessence Multimedia, Melinda educates entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies on subjects including small business start-up, business development and social media marketing. Forbes Magazine named her #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. She hosts #SmallBizChat Wednesdays on Twitter 8-9pm ET for emerging entrepreneurs. She also publishes a resource blog http://www.succeedasyourownboss.comMelinda is also bestseller author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works.

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SmallBizLady’s Summer Reading List 2011

By on June 27, 2011 in 10 Things Lists, Business Inspiration, My Recommendations

Smallbizlady Summer book list 150x150 SmallBizLadys Summer Reading List 2011 For those of you who follow this blog, you know that I love books. One of the most important  things you must be as a small business owner is a lifelong learner. Reading a key way to learn  more to run your business better. You may be counting down to your family vacation, (even  if it’s a staycation) I wanted to provide you with some suggestions for great reading material  for the beach. These book will all help you start or run your business, and that could make all  the difference in your business in the last half of this year. Here are my picks  for SmallBizLady’s Summer Reading List 2011.

 

SNAP Selling, Speed up Sales and Win More Business with Today’s Frazzeled Customers (Portfolio, 2010) by Jill Konrath.

I like this book because nowadays everyone you want is too busy and overwhelmed and we all could benefit from lessons on how to think about selling to busy decision makers.

Inbound Marketing, Get Found Using Google, Social media, and Blogs. (J. Wiley and Sons, 2010) By Hubspot CO-founders Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah.

Selling is dead. In order to connect with today’s customers you must stop pushing sales messages and instead start pulling your customer’s in.  This book will give you the tools and strategies you need to improve your search engine rankings and analyze which of your online marketing efforts are working..

Enchantment, The Art of Changing Hearts, Minds, and Actions (Portfolio, 2011) By Guy Kawasaki.

This is a terrific book to learn about how to take your relationships to the next level, give a fantastic presentation, and enchant your customers and employees. There’s nothing more important than your existing client list, Guy explains how to keep your customers enchanted.

Full Engagement! Inspire, Motivate and Bring Out the Best in Your People (Amacom, 2011) by Brian Tracy.

Brian is a legendry business leader who has developed a terrific employee manual for small business owners. He explains how to achieve financial results for your company by motivating employees through what he calls “ROE” Return on Energy. Read it if you have two or more employees, you will be a much better manager for it. 

201 Great Ideas for Your Small Business by Jane Applegate. (Bloomberg Press, 2011 Third Edition)

This book is full of creative ideas that will help you solve everyday problems in your small business. Jane has collected tons of proven tips for managing, growing, and promoting a small business. Enjoy the third addition of this international bestselling book. You will keep it nearby as a reference for a long time in your small business.

The Start Your Own Business Bible, 501 New Ventures You Can Launch Today! (Adams Media, 2011) By Richard Walsh

No matter what kind of business you want to launch you can the 411 on it in this books. He outlines the start-up costs, pros and cons and potential earnings of hundreds of business opportunities. This book will help match your resources to your plans and kick off a business that works.

Franchising & Licensing, Two Powerful Ways to Grow Your Business in Any Economy (AMACOM, 2011 Fourth edition). By Andrew J. Sherman 

This book is a blueprint to developing additional streams of revenue in your small business. Andrew outlines what is takes to license your intellectual property from business acumen, legal expertise, strategy and trends and financial insight to turn your business into a franchise. This book as also filled with sample agreements, checklists and questionnaires.

Become Your Own Boss in 12 months, A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works (Adams Media, 2010) by Melinda Emerson

BYOB is a book on how to develop a 12 month plan to start or reinvent a small business. Use the Emerson Planning System to get serious about your business. If you are one of those small business owners who still does not have a website and social media strategy this book will really help you as well.

There are my 8 picks, and do you have any other suggestions for summer reading for small business owners.

Melinda F. Emerson, known to many as SmallBizLady is one of America’s leading small business experts. As a seasoned entrepreneur, professional speaker, and small business coach, she develops audio, video and written content to fulfill her mission to end small business failure.  As CEO of MFE Consulting LLC, Melinda educates entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 companies on subjects including small business start-up, business development and social media marketing. Forbes Magazine recently named her one of the Top 20 women for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. She hosts #SmallBizChat Wednesdays on Twitter 8-9pm ET for emerging entrepreneurs. She also publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com Melinda is also the author of the national bestseller Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works. (Adams Media 2010)

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