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Archives for June 2009

Getting Started on Twitter

June 27, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

There are five main steps: Set up an account Enter your profile information & photo Find your friends How to follow someone How to post messages Step 1: Set up an account Go to http://twitter.com and click the big green “Get Started – Join!” button. On the resulting screen, enter the username you want, your […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: how to use twitter, social media tips, Twitter help

What if the Business you Love is Not Making Money?

June 22, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

A slowdown in your business is an opportunity to sharpen your knife and focus on working smarter not harder.  Being a small business owner is an emotional experience that will stretch you in ways that you could not imagine.  If you are really motivated and driven, you can turn things around.  There are no limits to […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business Tagged With: additional streams of income, build a list, loyalty program, PR for business, restart your business

Could a Mastermind Group Help Your Business?

June 14, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience.  This is excepts from my #smallbizchat interview with Karen Greenstreet, a top expert in forming and running mastermind groups. An Interview with Karyn Greenstreet, the President of Passion For Business and The Success Alliance.  Karyn is also the owner of The […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: karyn greenstreet, mastermind groups, peer mentoring, small business, smallbizlady

8 Things Small Business Owners Can Do NOW to Save Money!

June 2, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

1. Track Expenses Using a Budget.   Budgets are about planning and tracking spending -you need financial information to make business decisions.  Track business expenses by month or by quarter.  Ideally, you should have a twelve month budget, but at the very least, make a three-month budget. 2. Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses. Club memberships or services with […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: bank, budgets, business expenses, how to cut costs, payments, small business cash flow help, small business info

June is a Great Time to Restart the Clock on Your Goals!

June 1, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

June 1st means there is still six months left to accomplish your goals for the year. Tip #1: Re-commit to your Top 3 goals We all have some goals for the year that we have still not accomplished. Make a new list of your goals, and get down the business of getting them done. Be honest, take […]

Filed Under: How to Start Tagged With: clear out clutter, make your workout productive, mastermind groups, reset your business goals, skill building

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