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How Do You Show Your Customers Love?

February 9, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Love is in the air this month, and not just for couples. As a business owner, it’s important that you show your customers how much you love and appreciate them, not just around Valentine’s Day, but all year ‘round. Consider whether you’re doing a good job of showing your customers a little love, and put […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business Tagged With: customer appreciation, Customer Service, love your customers, Valentine's Day

How to Write Your Book FAST!

February 5, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 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 @ BizBookWriter. Julie Anne Eason has been a professional writer for over 20 years. After figuring out that fiction writing wasn’t […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @BizBookWriter, how to write a business book, Julie Anne Eason

Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business

February 3, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Guest Article Everyone wants to be more profitable. After all, profit is how we keep score in business. It’s not about what you make – it is all about what you keep. Sometimes the simplest ideas can help you increase your profits.  If you’re ready to jumpstart the money making activities in your enterprise, implement […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: @ruthking, Ruth King, small business profitability

5 To Dos to Prepare Your Business Taxes

February 2, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 6 Comments

While April 15 is the official IRS Tax Day, March 15th is actually when business taxes are due.  Even though these dates might seem still far off, to make filing your business taxes this year easier, don’t put off your preparation. Even if you’re waiting for tax documents like 1099s from clients, there is still […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: small business 1099 forms, small business taxes, tax preparation

Who is on #SmallBizChat February 2015

January 31, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#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: SmallBizChat Tagged With: @BizBookWriter, @clatemask, @grownzone, @ruthking, Clate Mask, Dr. Alfred Edmund Jr., Julie Anne Eason, Ruth King, Zara Green

Collaboration to End Small Business Failure

January 30, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

I’m taking my book and advice on the road with Sam’s Club, which recently launched great savings on a suite of SMB services including HR, payroll and legal solutions. Sam’s Club has always saluted my core mission: to end small business failure. I will visit seven Sam’s Club locations for public book signings and presentations […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, How to Start Tagged With: @SamsClubCarrie, end small business failure, Sam's Club

How Small Businesses Can Increase Their Level of Service

January 29, 2015 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 @MichelFalcon – Michel Falcon is a customer and employee experience coach and professionally represented keynote speaker. He works with organizations who aspire to […]

Filed Under: Customer Service, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @MichelFalcon, customer experience, Michel Falcon, small business customer service

What You Need to Know About SEO as a Small Business Owner

January 27, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article If you’re a business owner ready to make a big splash in the online world, then you need to know a thing or two about SEO. Maybe you already know that SEO is good for your website because it can get your business more leads. But there’s a few key details you need […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: @EricsonAyMires, Ericson Ay Mires, search engine optimization, SEO

10 Bible Verses Every Small Business Owner Needs for 2015

January 26, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 22 Comments

Since 2010, each year I have selected a set of bible verses to help inspire the small business community and myself. I am so blessed by the fact that so many people have shared this information around the world. My pastor recently shared a thought, “The only hands that God has is our hands.” We […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration Tagged With: bible verses, mentorship, small business inspiration

How to Improve Cyber Security in Your Small Business

January 22, 2015 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 Brian Moran @brianmoran. As the Founder & CEO of Brian Moran & Associates, Brian is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs to run better businesses. […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Technology Tagged With: @brianmoran, @nortononline, antivirus, Brian Moran, computer virus, cyber security, Norton

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