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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Ode to Kobe

February 27, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Ode to Kobe

Kobe Bryant may be known for his athletic abilities, but the truth is that beyond his basketball skills, Kobe had notable strengths in the areas of business and leadership. As someone who has lived in Philadelphia for several years and worked as a television producer in the area, I have a lot of memories related […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business growth, career development, honor, Kobe Bryant Legacy, Kobe Bryant's leadership qualities, mindset, personal growth

February 2020 #SmallBizChat: Getting Ready for 2020 Taxes, Become a Women of More and Building a Successful Affiliate Deal

February 27, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss.  Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page, […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: Affiliate program, new tax laws, online product business, personal accountability, SECURE Act, sustainable business model, Taxpayer Certainty and Disaster Tax Relief Act

7 Important Considerations in Running Highly Effective Real-time Meetings

February 25, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

7 Important Considerations in Running Highly Effective Real-time Meetings OG

Running remote meetings is now a way of life in business. With it becoming increasingly likely that teams are spread out across locations and time zones, with some members office-based but others working remotely, the reality is that these types of meetings, rather than the face-to-face, round-a-table kind, are becoming the norm. And like any […]

Filed Under: Teams, Your Small Business Tagged With: meetings agenda, online meetings, remote meetings, remote team, running remote meetings

4 Ways to Ensure the Consistent Quality in Your Small Business

February 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

4 Ways to Ensure the Consistent Quality in Your Small Business OG

High-quality products and services might leave your customers satisfied after your first encounter. However, if subsequent purchases leave a nasty taste in their mouths, you’ll lose countless dollars in future revenue.  Many of the businesses I work with a focus on getting it right the first time. That’s not a bad idea, but I encourage […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: business processes, consistent quality, quality in business, small business, supply chain

The SmallBizChat Podcast: When You Hate Your Business

February 20, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Starting your business can be an exciting, exhilarating adventure. In the beginning, you spend your time networking, building rapport, learning new skills, and creating your products or services that customers will love. But over time, as your business begins to evolve and grow and your responsibilities begin to increase – so does your levels of […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: burn out, business burnout, hate your business, managing stress, owning a business, small business processes, small business strategic plan

6 SEO Tips for Start-ups and Small Businesses

February 18, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

6 SEO Tips for Start-ups and Small Businesses Og

You may not realize it, but there are actually several reasons why you will want to consider making use of SEO for your small business. By ensuring that you know exactly what you are doing, you can make the most out of your SEO endeavor, and this is something that any smaller business can benefit […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: search engine optimization, SEO, seo for small business, seo phrases, seo strategies

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Is More Important than Ever

February 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Protecting Your Intellectual Property Is More Important than Ever Open Graph

When you see or hear the abbreviation “IP,” it stands for Intellectual Property.  IP is a key asset in a small business. Simply put, intellectual property is the ownership of concepts, processes, and ideas, as opposed to physical property which characterizes a tangible asset. IP is fast becoming the major delineator among business owners who […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: copyright, intellectual property, intellectual property law, patents, trademark

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Business with a Virtual Assistant with Carole Copeland Thomas

February 13, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Carole Copeland Thomas is an esteemed speaker, trainer, executive coach, and global thought leader specializing in issues impacting the ever-changing global marketplace, as well as topics such as multiculturalism and empowerment. A business owner for over thirty years, Carole has shared her expertise with companies like Verizon, SHRM, and the Federal Highway Administration, and she […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: global team members, remote team, remote workers, virtual assistant, virtual team, virtual team members, working with a virtual assistant

5 Reasons Why Video Is An Essential Tool for Content Marketing

February 11, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

5 Reasons Why Video Is An Essential Tool for Content Marketing Featured Image

The content marketing landscape has evolved throughout the years. The usual blog posts with text and images have become a thing of the past, and video content has surged throughout the web. Chances are when you google something or open your Instagram you’re bound to see at least one video in your search results or […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: content marketing, mobile video consumption, small business video marketing, video, video content

7 Ways to Love Your Business More

February 10, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Are you giving appropriate attention to your Valentine this month? No, I’m not talking about buying flowers for your significant other who leaves his or her shoes in the middle of the floor. I’m talking about celebrating your other love: your business. We spend so much time working in the business that we rarely come […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business planning, hiring a virtual assistant, love your business, managing business finances, Valentine's Day

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