Your energy, focus, and stamina shape how you lead your business. In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Edward Jones shares why entrepreneurs should prioritize peak span, not just lifespan, through better sleep, nutrition and movement. He discusses eating more protein, reducing ultra-processed carbs and seed oils, building muscle, tracking sleep, and using AI to create […]
How to Develop a Spotify Ad Campaign
If you are looking for another way to reach potential customers beyond Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google, it might be time to listen up, literally. Spotify reaches 750+ million monthly active users worldwide, including 300 million Premium subscribers. That means a Spotify campaign potentially gives small businesses access to an enormous global listening audience. Spotify […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Tonya Thomas, Saul Cohen, and Garrick C. Francis
In this episode of The SmallBizChat podcast, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel with Tonya Thomas, Saul Cohen, and Garrick C. Francis for a lively conversation about the tools and ideas that help small businesses keep moving. They share favorite podcasts, business apps, and old school marketing tactics, along with the books that have shaped their […]
10 Fixes to Get Sales Moving on Your Website
You’ve invested in a website. You’ve got a logo, great photos, an About page, and maybe even a few testimonials. You post on social media and send people to your site. But there’s one problem: nobody is buying, or at least not enough people are buying. Here’s the issue. Traffic does not automatically turn into […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Build a Legacy by Design with Garrick C. Francis
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson talks with Garrick C. Francis about building a legacy by design before retirement. They discuss how small business and corporate experience shape a legacy mindset, the move from success to significance, and why legacy goes beyond assets. The conversation covers life events that prompt leaders to rethink […]
Launch Your Holiday Sales NOW! 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Win the Holiday Shopping Season
If you’re waiting until November to start thinking about holiday sales, you’re already late. The holiday shopping season doesn’t begin when the turkey hits the table. Customers start researching gifts, comparing prices, making wish lists, and watching for deals well before Black Friday. For small business owners, that means October is not “too early.” They […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How We Can Truly Take Care of Our Customers with Scott Romesser
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson talks with Scott Romesser about why customer care is central to business growth. They discuss how to create a strong first impression, common service mistakes small businesses make, and why existing customers can become a business’s best marketing channel. Scott shares ways to stand out, support customers […]
How to Handle Difficult Customers Without Losing Your Reputation or Your Mind
Every entrepreneur eventually encounters a difficult customer. Whether it’s someone who demands the impossible, complains about every detail, has unrealistic expectations, or all that stuff, and pays late. Dealing with challenging customers is simply part of doing business. The good news is that difficult customers don’t have to become difficult situations. The key is learning […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Increase Your Business Valuation and Build Wealth with Saul Cohen
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson is joined by Saul Cohen to explore strategies for increasing business valuation. They discuss the differences between an operator and an investor mindset, addressing common revenue misconceptions. The conversation covers key drivers of business valuation, the importance of knowing and tracking key performance indicators, and effective tax […]
AI, Sourcing, and Social Commerce: 8 Small Business Lessons from Alibaba.com CoCreate 2026
By: Leyanis Diaz, SmallBizLady Team Disclosure: I attended Alibaba.com CoCreate 2026 as part of a hosted press trip. All opinions and takeaways shared here are my own. Artificial intelligence is no longer something small business owners can afford to watch from the sidelines. That was one of my biggest takeaways from attending Alibaba.com’s CoCreate 2026 […]
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