This summer, I have been really getting back into working out; in fact I’ve been trying to turn myself into a runner. My entire life I’ve had a limiting belief that I could not run. I actually have convinced myself that I am a situational asthmatic at the mere attempt to run. Let’s just say, […]
How to Give Amazing Customer Service Every Time
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 Shep Hyken @Hyken. Shep Hyken is a customer service and experience expert, professional speaker and New York Times bestselling author who […]
5 Ways to Sell More Books and Ebooks on Amazon
Guest Article Many authors find that just because their book or ebook is available on Amazon, that doesn’t mean readers will find it or make a decision to buy. Amazon carries millions of book titles, and that means that you have to do the work to help your audience find yours. Following are some easy […]
How to Develop a Sustainable Small Business
A small business may need accounting services monthly, office supplies every two weeks, and their AC/HVAC checked twice a year. Generally, how often your service is needed will drive the number of customers you will require to sustain your enterprise. Your first task is to get the word out about who you are and what […]
Go From Bright Idea to Big Bucks and Start a Profitable Business Over a Weekend
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 @EllenRohr. Ellen Rohr is a serial entrepreneur. She has owned a Plumbing company and now heads a Business Consulting and Venture Capital […]
Melinda F. Emerson Foundation Launches Reinvention Weekend Event in Philadelphia
Nearly, one year ago I launched the Melinda F. Emerson Foundation for Small Business Success. Many of you have been wondering how you can get involved and tap into the resources of the foundation, and now you finally have the chance. Join me in Philadelphia October 12th for Reinvention Weekend. www.Reinventionweekend.com I’m giving 100 worthy […]
How a Small Business Can Sell to Corporate America
I recently had a story shared with me by a mentor of mine on his experience as a business-to-business salesman. He was a corporate type that sold telephone systems and services to major retailers. The telecommunications industry has always been a rapidly moving and competitive industry, especially since deregulation came along. Many of his transactions […]
Who is on #SmallBizChat September 2013?
#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 […]
How to Retain Clients in Unique Ways in Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Ed Jerdonek, @ejerdonek, CEO of Luckett & Farley, the oldest architectural firm in the nation. This innovative, award-winning company is based in […]
The Value of Coupons as a Marketing Tool
Guest Article There are a few famously recession-proof industries. Liquor is one of them- sometimes people need a drink more than ever when the economy’s tanked. Health care is another; production and distribution of food staples; funerary services, etc. Any product or service that people are going to use can pretty safely be categorized as […]
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