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How Using A Vision Board Can Help You Achieve Small Business Success

Melinda Emerson — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:30:29 +0000

If you look at personal or small business success, in retrospect, it all started with a goal. And depending on the size of a goal, there can be a wide spectrum between that goal and what can be defined as “success.” So how can that gap be bridged so it is manageable and your goal [...]

Ready to dream big in 2012?

Melinda Emerson — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:05:45 +0000

Are you ready to dream big in 2012? This is the perfect time to get a clear sense of what you need to do better in your business. Setting annual sales goals is fine, but you know me. I am all about the 30-day sales goal. As in, how much money do you need to [...]

SmallBizLady 2011 Year in Review

Melinda Emerson — Wed, 21 Dec 2011 13:47:17 +0000

Wow, it has been an amazing year. The SmallBizLady Team has worked hard providing information to end small business failure. I feel so blessed to have had an opportunity to travel the country and talk directly with small business owners about how to start and stay in business. There are so many big things to [...]

12 Things To Do Before 2012

Melinda Emerson — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 10:30:42 +0000

Today, kicks off the last three work weeks of the year. In addition to landing those key contracts and commitments and getting those holiday cards in the mail, it’s time to get your house in order in your small business. You want to be organized and ready to do business heading to the new year. [...]

Are You on the Path to Reinventing Your Small Business?

Melinda Emerson — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:30:06 +0000

Small biz owners are reinventing their businesses all the time, especially in this economy. Old ways of doing business just aren’t working anymore. I’d love to be able to tell you that there are set of linear phases that every small business owner goes through while you’re reinventing your business and marketing models… …but if [...]

Are You Ready To Finish the Year With a Bang?

Melinda Emerson — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 09:30:07 +0000

This past weekend I conducted my last BYOB2011 Workshop in my national tour. I held the last one in Philadelphia, my hometown. The focus of the tour was on three things; How to Become Your Own Boss, How to Develop a Killer Marketing Plan and How to build a Social Media Brand. For the last [...]

5 Things Every Entrepreneur Must Do Each Day

Melinda Emerson — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 05:05:46 +0000

Meditate— The worst thing you can do for your business is start each day in a race. I am strong believer in thinking about your day before you jump into it. I start each day in prayer before I leave my bed. I find that I am able to keep a positive disposition throughout my [...]

10 Best How to Start a Small Business Websites

Melinda Emerson — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:08:55 +0000

Let’s face it– starting a small business is hard. There are lots of ways out here to fail in business. The secret weapon that I use for keeping my business strong is being a life-long learner. One of the ways I grow myself and keep my mind sharp is being a veracious reader. I read [...]

6 Business Lessons for Under 30 Entrepreneurs

Melinda Emerson — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 22:58:32 +0000

I recently had the opportunity to do a live Q & A call with a group called Under30CEO.com. They were a terrific bunch of young people many of whom were still college students. I wanted to share with all of you the advice I shared with them, because I think it could be useful for [...]

SmallBizLady’s Summer Reading List 2011

Melinda Emerson — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:58:14 +0000

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 [...]