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How to Make Your Family AND Your Business Work

March 3, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Tim Duffy, @uglybrostudios. Tim co-founded Ugly Brothers Studios with his twin brother Mike two years ago. They’ve created TV shows […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, SmallBizLady Recommends Tagged With: @ulglybrostudios

Print vs. Web: How to Design for Both

March 1, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

While an increasing number of people choose to catch up with the news via the Internet, social media and blogs to get ideas and advice, there is still a demand for the printed branded printed materials. For example, business cards, books, magazines, notecards, invitations and even wallpaper are all printed materials. What business owners need […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles Tagged With: design

Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Top Entrepreneur?

February 29, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you think you have what it takes to be a top entrepreneur, there are 3 ways to know for sure. There is a long list of attributes of successful business owners, but my list is fairly short, simple, and focused on the most important qualities. What’s more, everyone has these qualities, just some in […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady

Who is on #SmallBizChat March 2016

February 27, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #SmallBizChat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss.   Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter.  Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: @christinekloser, @ColderICE, @freshlime_inc, @jaybean, @mladenryhard, @uglybrostudios, smalllbizchat

How to Deduct Everything in Your Small Business

February 25, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Eva Rosenberg, EA @TaxMama. Eva is the publisher of TaxMama.com, where your tax questions are answered for free. Eva is […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: @taxmama, taxes

What Should You Expect to Pay for Good SEO Services?

February 23, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Search engine optimization continues to be a big deal these days, as online marketers work to drive traffic to their websites. Organic search, for most, tends to be the biggest driver of traffic. However, there’s big benefit to being gained for those that can design and populate a website with content to ensure not only […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles

How to Save Money to Start Your Dream Business

February 22, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you follow this blog, you know that I preach that you must start saving aggressively while you are planning to start a business. I am always thrilled to hear about ideas people have for a business, but the bottom-line is people who have savings/assets have options for starting a business. No savings = No […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Featured Post, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, Your Small Business Tagged With: money, small business finances

How to Make Selling Easier for Small Business Owners

February 18, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with @aliceheiman. Alice Heiman, Sales Strategist, Speaker, Author, Coach is a sales expert and networking guru who walks you through what […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: @aliceheiman, selling in small business

5 Things You Can Do to Maximize Your CRM System

February 16, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Sponsored Post   The best CRM solutions are the ones that are used. It’s a simple concept; however depending on the types of technology adopters (personality types) at play in your small business, getting buy-in from your co-workers to use the company CRM software can present some challenges. Here are 5 things you can do […]

Filed Under: Featured Post Tagged With: @insightlyapp, CRM, crm system

Do You Have the Right Team in Your Small Business?

February 15, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

As you grow your small business, it’s essential that you have the right people on your team to help you run your business. The better aligned all your staff is with your company culture and values, the more efficiently you can all work together to move forward with your business. You also need to make […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, Your Small Business Tagged With: build a team, every small business, Team

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