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Getting Started on Twitter

June 27, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

There are five main steps: Set up an account Enter your profile information & photo Find your friends How to follow someone How to post messages Step 1: Set up an account Go to http://twitter.com and click the big green “Get Started – Join!” button. On the resulting screen, enter the username you want, your […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: how to use twitter, social media tips, Twitter help

What if the Business you Love is Not Making Money?

June 22, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

A slowdown in your business is an opportunity to sharpen your knife and focus on working smarter not harder.  Being a small business owner is an emotional experience that will stretch you in ways that you could not imagine.  If you are really motivated and driven, you can turn things around.  There are no limits to […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business Tagged With: additional streams of income, build a list, loyalty program, PR for business, restart your business

Could a Mastermind Group Help Your Business?

June 14, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience.  This is excepts from my #smallbizchat interview with Karen Greenstreet, a top expert in forming and running mastermind groups. An Interview with Karyn Greenstreet, the President of Passion For Business and The Success Alliance.  Karyn is also the owner of The […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: karyn greenstreet, mastermind groups, peer mentoring, small business, smallbizlady

8 Things Small Business Owners Can Do NOW to Save Money!

June 2, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

1. Track Expenses Using a Budget.   Budgets are about planning and tracking spending -you need financial information to make business decisions.  Track business expenses by month or by quarter.  Ideally, you should have a twelve month budget, but at the very least, make a three-month budget. 2. Eliminate Unnecessary Expenses. Club memberships or services with […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: bank, budgets, business expenses, how to cut costs, payments, small business cash flow help, small business info

June is a Great Time to Restart the Clock on Your Goals!

June 1, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

June 1st means there is still six months left to accomplish your goals for the year. Tip #1: Re-commit to your Top 3 goals We all have some goals for the year that we have still not accomplished. Make a new list of your goals, and get down the business of getting them done. Be honest, take […]

Filed Under: How to Start Tagged With: clear out clutter, make your workout productive, mastermind groups, reset your business goals, skill building

How to Power up Your Business Plan

May 7, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

From time to time as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts that could benefit my audience.  This is excepts from my #smallbizchat interview with Ellen St. George-Godfrey, a top expert in business planning. Elli coaches entrepreneurs who want to develop their “behind the business” skills by using the three keys of ability, success, and growth. This is an […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: business culture, business planning, living business plans, mission and vision, SWOT analysis

Is Your Linkedin Profile Lame?

May 3, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Here are some tips to maximizing your Linkedin Profile 1. Complete your profile 100% It not enough to add the basic data about who you are and what you do.  In order to get 100%, at least add three recommendations, two past job positions, and a list of your specialties. Also, consider adding a detailed […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: linkedin, melinda emerson, slide share, smallbizlady, social media

Do You Qualify Your Customers?

April 1, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

As an entrepreneur your time is the most valuable thing you can give anyone. Every business owner is a salesperson, and when you are starting out you have a certain amount of time to qualify new opportunities.  The best salespeople only spend time with companies that are ready to buy or can explain a pain […]

Filed Under: How to Start Tagged With: budget, customers, Qualify the business, small business, timelines

What Business Should I Start?

March 7, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

As a small business coach, not a week goes by that someone doesn’t say, “I need your help, I know I am meant to start a business, but I don’t know what kind of business I should start”.  Now, I specialize in helping people map out a plan once they decide to start a business, […]

Filed Under: Starting A Small Business Tagged With: hobby to business, how to find a business idea, small business ideas

Managing Stress In Your Business

February 13, 2009 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you tell yourself that you are going to have a good day, it is far more likely to happen. That said, all of us all too often have days when we feel like a one-armed wall paper hanger; there are never enough hours in the day.  The key to managing our daily task list […]

Filed Under: Women in Business Tagged With: ask for help, delegate tasks, elminate clutter, focus in your business, managing stress, priorities

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