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The One Productivity Tip Every Entrepreneur Needs

September 14, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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I thought the project would take me two or three weeks to complete. However, once I implemented this tip, I finished that project in a single afternoon.  The key to productivity is focus. If you can completely eliminate distractions, it’s amazing what you can get done. But the truth is that the most common sources […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: distractions, eliminate possible sources of distraction, focused work, power hour, Productivity

Top 25 Tips to Becoming a More Successful Boss

September 13, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re in charge of a team of people or you’re the boss of just yourself, you need to find ways to navigate your way through being an entrepreneur. Even if you’ve been at it for years or you’re fresh on your journey to becoming a boss, it’s never too late to figure out who […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Grow Your Business Tagged With: become a successful entrepreneur, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, becoming a more successful boss., business leader, running your own business

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: EIDL LOANS ARE BACK OPEN

September 10, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has reopened the online portal for businesses to request an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) increase for up to $2 million. They are taking new applications too. The process is confusing, but that’s why I’m breaking it down.   Shout out to my finance colleague Ami Kassar for keeping me […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business Tagged With: COVID EIDL, request an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL), SBA loans, small business loan application, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Become Your Own Boss – Revised and Expanded

September 9, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The pandemic has been tough on everyone, especially small businesses. So many companies are struggling to reinvent themselves and handle the digital pivot that is essential in this new normal. My book, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, has helped countless people startup or scale their businesses. Since its launch, the business landscape has […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: achieving small business success, Be Your Own Boss, effective marketing strategy for small business, small business marketing strategy, uncertain times

8 Must-Have Web Design Tools for 2021

September 7, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Online marketing is possible with a website and online presence strategy. This is because it helps to establish your business’s credibility. The presence of a website not only lends legitimacy to your organization but also creates the idea that it is larger and more successful than it is. Many people spend most of their time […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Fix Your Business Tagged With: creating website interfaces t, online marketing, online presence strategy, web design, web design tools to use in 2021

Pros and Cons of Instagram Reels vs. TikTok

September 6, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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When it comes to online marketing, right now, video dominates. However, video marketing shouldn’t be something businesses do occasionally to raise brand awareness. Instead, videos should be employed for multiple purposes at every stage of the customer journey. The two hottest video marketing platforms right now are Instagram Reels and TikTok.  Now let me clarify […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: instagram reels, small business video marketing, TikTok Marketing Strategy, video marketing, video marketing strategy for your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Designated Motivator: Understanding the Motivation Movement with Dawn Brolin

September 2, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dawn Brolin, CPA, CFE, is the Founder of Team Brolin and CEO of Powerful Accounting Inc, a nationally recognized accounting firm based in Connecticut. Dawn’s personal entrepreneurial experiences and extensive accounting knowledge help her clients with business growth through effective financial management, fraud mitigation, and comprehensive business continuity strategies. She was named ‘2020 Top Niche […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: motivation movement, motivator, The Designated Motivator, tough leader, unlock your inner motivator

Mastering Your Money Mindset

August 31, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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It’s no secret that success in business is strongly dependent on your relationships, including with partners, vendors, industry contacts, employees, and customers. But the relationship most entrepreneurs overlook is the one that’s most likely to hold you back from financial success: your relationship with money. Money is simply a currency that customers exchange for your […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business Tagged With: empowered money mindset, Fear of Money, money block, Money Guilt, relationship with money

Where to Place Opt-Ins on Your Website

August 30, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Opt-ins are a tool that collect a subscriber’s name and email address via input fields so you can communicate with them through email. Your web visitors can “opt-in” to receive content or a lead magnet like newsletters, a video series, or an eBook. These offers typically educate or entertain about a specific area of interest. Your opt-in […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: conversion goals, high-traffic pages on your website, opt-in forms, pop-ups, sign up form builder

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Crypto 411: How Cryptocurrency is Changing Business with Sonia Dumas

August 26, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sonia Dumas is a finance expert, cryptocurrency educator, and Founder of Curio Haus. She works as a Transformational Consultant focusing on helping business leaders build an income, increase their influence and expand their lifestyle. Sonia works with her clients on everything from how to have payday conversations to growing their wealth. She is a frequent […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: buying and selling cryptocurrency, Crypto investing strategies, cryptocurrency market, ecommerce and cryptocurrency, using cryptocurrencies to build wealth

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