Succeed As Your Own Boss

ENDING SMALL BUSINESS FAILURE

  • Home
  • About
  • Book Melinda
  • Consulting
  • SBL Store
  • SmallBizLady University
  • Free Tools
  • Podcast
  • #Smallbizchat
    • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • We’re Hiring!
You are here: Home / Archives for Melinda Emerson

How To Get Started Using Social Media To Promote Your Small Business

July 8, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 12 Comments

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 withLiana “Li” Evans @StorySpinner who is known as theonline marketing geek girl who loves all things social media! ­She has been an accomplished […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Social Media, Your Small Business Tagged With: become your own boss, Getting started, Liana Evans, marketing, small business info, smallbizlady, social media, social media 101, social media marketing

How To Do Business With The Federal Government

July 5, 2010 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

As Smallbizlady, I recently interviewed Gloria Larkin, President of http://www.targetgov.com/ on SmallBizradio, my monthly Blogtalkradio Show, on How to Do Business with the Federal Government. Her company Targetgov, a national company, provides government procurement, business development, and marketing services. She’s a federal procurement expert who authored “The Veterans Business Guide: How to Build a Successful Government […]

Filed Under: SmallBizRadio, Your Small Business Tagged With: doing business with the government, entrepreneur, government contracts, government procurement, melinda emerson, small business, small business info, smallbizlady

How to Use Video to Promote Your Brand Online

July 1, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

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 Donna Maria Coles Johnson @indiebusiness She is an attorney, podcaster, award-winning small business advocate and the leader of the Indie Beauty Network. […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, SmallBizChat Tagged With: melinda emerson, smallbizlady, strategic branding, video

8 Tips to Become Your Own Boss

June 28, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

It’s more than a notion to launch your own business. Nowadays it’s common for folks to leave a job via layoff or early retirement and jump right into starting a small business.

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, How to Start, Mompreneurs, My Recommendations, Pink Slip Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs, Starting A Small Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: become your own boss, business planning, entrepreneur, melinda emerson, Qualify the business, small business info, smallbizlady, start a business

How to Have a Successful Work at Home Business

June 24, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wed on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Holly Reisem Hanna @Holly_Hanna. She is the Founder & Publisher of The Work at Home Woman; an online business resource dedicated to […]

Filed Under: How to Start, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: how to start a business, smallbizlady, WAHM, work at home

Getting Started on LinkedIn

June 21, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

Developing a LinkedIn profile is a great step towards building your social media footprint. LinkedIn is a professional social networking application.  LinkedIn users tend to be more affluent and very well educated.  57% of users are men and 43% are women with 72% of users over the age 35.  According to a May 2009 survey, […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, How to Start, Social Media Tagged With: linkedin, melinda emerson, small business, small business info, social media, success tips

How to Generate More Sales for Your Small Business

June 17, 2010 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

This post is excerpted from my recent interview with Lori Richardson @scoremoresales. Every week as @SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wed. on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. Lori is a “Sales Detective”  — she works with company leaders to uncover sales issues and then […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: melinda emerson, sales, starting a business

7 Questions Hobbyists Should Consider When Starting a Small Business

June 14, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

This is the last of a two part series on how to turn a hobby into a small business. Sometimes people with great hobby do not have the right amount of business acumen to run a business. Everyone has good ideas — it is the business of running a business that gets some people in […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, How to Start, My Recommendations, Starting A Small Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: become your own boss, business planning, entrepreneur, hobby to business, melinda emerson, planning, small business info, smallbizlady, start a business, success tips

How to Dream BIG in Your Small Business

June 10, 2010 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

I’m Melinda Emerson and every week as @SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wed on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Paul Wilson Jr @pwilsonjr.  Paul is the founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Biznovations, LLC. The company inspires […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, SmallBizChat Tagged With: become your own boss, business planning, business vision, dream big, entrepreneur, Paul Wilson Jr, small business, start a business

How to Turn a Hobby Into a Small Business

June 7, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

This is the first of a two part blog series on how to turn a hobby into a small business. Hobbies are fun personal interests that people pursue out of love. Some use hobbies to spend quality time with loved ones, friends or themselves. Some people use hobbies to relax. Popular hobbies including scrap booking, […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, How to Start, Starting A Small Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: become your own boss, entrepreneur, hobby to business, melinda emerson, Pete Savage, small business, smallbizlady, start a business

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 232
  • 233
  • 234
  • 235
  • 236
  • …
  • 247
  • Next Page »

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner

Sign up for the SmallBizLady BUZZ Newsletter and be the first to receive updates and details about upcoming events:

We’re proud to be part of the Mediaplanet Empowering Small Business campaign! The COVID-19 pandemic brought hardship and ruin on the nation’s small businesses, but there’s now reason for hope. Learn about the resources, support, and tools available to help your small business bounce back and grow stronger than ever by picking up a copy of the campaign in USA Today and reading it online here.

Get a FREE Chapter of SmallBizLady’s Book,
"Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded"!

Become Your Own Boss

Most Popular Posts

>Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business
> 7 Ways to Attract Customers to Your Small Business
> 6 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
> How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business
> 10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business With Instagram
> How to Sell on Facebook
> How to Get Over the Fear of Starting a New Business

Featured Videos

Bloomberg News Interview
How to Support Small Businesses During the Holidays

National Speakers Association
Winter Conference

Fox 29 Philadelphia
'Small Biz Lady' gives best advice for starting a new business in the New Year

Fox Business
Starting a Business

MSNBC
The importance of job mentoring for women

#SmallBizChat Live
National Small Business Week: Q&A

Good Day Philadelphia
Expert Shares Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss

Testimonials

Become Your Own Boss is a must read if you’re thinking of launching a business of your own.
Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
Great step-by-step advice for anyone looking to start their own business.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Melinda Emerson has written a remarkable book. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to make the transition from working girl to successfully working it, as an entrepreneur.
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners
The perfect companion for those planning to go out on their own. Melinda delivers firsthand practical advice on how to be the successful entrepreneur. Read it if you want to get it right the first time.
Kenneth L. Shropshire, Professor at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
If you are looking for a versatile speaker who can talk about how to grow small businesses or get started with social media, look no further.
Heather Van Sickle Executive Director, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Her wit and depth of subject knowledge were entertaining and empowering. Melinda is definitely on our short list of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders we look to invite back in the near future.
Tennille M. Robinson Senior content & Event producer for Inc. magazine
Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is an engaging and witty speaker and a great addition to any conference. Her terrific presentation and compelling delivery give people the information they need and want to become their own bosses and grow success… Read more
Laurie Dalton White Conference Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Melinda Emerson has been a fantastic small business and social media resource for the Pitney Bowes team. Not only is she personable and easy to work with, but she also has an innate understanding of the small business audience. My marketing programs … Read more
Justin Amendola, Former VP, Global SMB Digital Strategy, Pitney Bowes

Latest #SmallBizChat

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Turn Your Divine Gifts into a Business with Michelle Kopper

In this episode, Melinda Emerson engages with Michelle Kopper to explore her entrepreneurial journey and how she overcame fear to succeed. Michelle delves into the role of divine gifts and spirituality in business, offering insights into integrating personal beliefs with professional goals. The conversation addresses imposter syndrome, providing strategies for validation in the market. Michelle […]

Fix Your Business Q&A Video

Recent Posts

  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Turn Your Divine Gifts into a Business with Michelle Kopper
  • How Smart Nonprofits are Building Recession-Proof Revenue Streams
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Mitch Axelrod, Dr. Dan Young, and Rich Trotter
  • 50 Best Free Apps for Small Business Owners
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Reinvent a Legacy Business with Rich Trotter

#SmallBizChat

  • SmallBizChat Archive
  • @SmallBizLady

Business Advice

  • How to Start

SmallBizLady Store

Products

Free Chapter

Get In Touch

  • FAQ
  • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Contact Us
Copyright © 2025
Quintessence Entertainment, Inc
PO Box 280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 352-0680
Privacy Policy · Refund Policy

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner