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How to Choose an Online Business Coach

August 17, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Online business coaches are the perfect solution for people who want to start their own businesses but don’t know where to begin. Online business coaching services typically offer a personalized service that provides guidance and support as you create, launch, and grow your online business. Coaches offer the individualized attention you need to achieve your […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: coaching services, grow your online business, hiring an online business coach, online business coach, starting a business

Everything You Need to Know About Small Business Life Plans and Why You Need One

August 16, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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So, you have your business plan in place. You’ve got your marketing and blogging plans set and ready to put in motion.  You may even have a life plan written out too. So, even if it’s just a vision board you have hanging in your office or something you keep to yourself on Pinterest, you […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: Contingency Plan, life goals, life planning journal, long term planning, small business planning

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail

August 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you – giving you […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

5 Tips On Creating A Brand Identity For Your Small Business

August 10, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Business is a competition. If you want your small business to start strong, you have to stand out. Just because you’re not a large company with hundreds of employees doesn’t mean you can’t have unique and memorable branding. Branding is essential for any business. It’s what dictates how you market your products and services. So […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: brand goals, brand strategy, branding, small business branding, winning brand strategy

Top 10 Boss Books for Your Summer Reading List

August 9, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Who said that your summer reading list has to only be romance novels that you devour while lounging on the beach? Sprinkle in some of my favorite “boss” books to amplify your summer reading. Learn from other business owners the struggles and adversities they faced while starting their companies. You’ll also discover new strategies and […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business books, entrerpeneurs, girl boss, leadership, summer reading list

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Kate Winkler on Improving the Customer Experience with Ruby

August 5, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kate Winkler is the CEO of Ruby, a live virtual receptionist and chat company. Kate is a dynamic C-level executive entrepreneur and mid-market business advisor. Following a successful career in the technology sector working with small and large businesses through various stages of growth, Kate joined Ruby in 2019. Ruby serves small businesses to help […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: customer experience, Customer Service, Live Chat service, Virtual Receptionist service

How to Respond to Online Reviews

August 3, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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I have 4 dos + 3 don’ts to share on managing online reviews. Have you ever read something like this, “Absolutely terrible.” “Not at all what I expected.” “Worst company ever!” If you’ve ever looked up a business on Yelp, Facebook, Google My Business, or another review site, you’ve no doubt come across sentiments like […]

Filed Under: Customer Service, Grow Your Business Tagged With: exceptional customer service, managing online reviews, negative reviews, online reviews, Writing a review

How Do You Convert Leads?

August 2, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The best way to generate a lead is to ask happy customers for referrals. However, if you are a new business or expanding your business, you may need to try another method to generate leads and brand awareness, such as developing a lead magnet. But before you do that, it’s important to know how to identify […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: customer buyer journey, lead conversion, lead conversion process, lead conversion process for small business, lead generation, unique value proposition

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leveraging Outside Vendors to Boost Your Business with Sharie Hendricks

July 29, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sharie Hendricks is the Founder and Owner of Laguna Candles LLC in Laguna Beach, CA. Laguna Candles is an award-winning manufacturer of sustainable, luxury candles with celebrity and high-end clients, including HomeGoods and The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Sharie has always had a passion for candles and, after not being satisfied with what was on offer, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: boost your small business, handling sales inquiries, outsourcing tools, successful marketing channels, sustainable business, Value Proposition

Think Like A Boss: 4 Tips To Create A Positive Mindset In 2021

July 27, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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How you view the world can radically change your fortunes. If you’re convinced that you can’t do something, you’re right: you’ll never actually try, or maybe you’ll give up as soon as you encounter a roadblock. If you’re insistent that you’re undeserving of your success, you’ll fail to grasp the opportunities that come your way. […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: cultivating a positive mindset, inspirational podcast, optimize your health, set small goals, think like a boss

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