Melinda Emerson, Author at Succeed As Your Own Boss

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Understanding the Needs of Children and Teachers During COVID-19 with Steve Bollar

September 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Steve Bollar is an education expert and the Founder of Stand Tall Steve, a company that works with forward-thinking organizations to improve their culture and develop new ideas and leadership skills. Steve is a virtual and live motivational speaker, consultant, mentor, trainer, professional personality, and coach. He is the author of Stand Tall Leadership: Stand […]

How Small Businesses Can Bounce Back After Legal Trouble

September 22, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you are a small business owner that is trying to recover after a legal setback, there are a lot of things to consider and keep in mind. Sometimes the legal troubles are unintentional or unlucky, and in order for a business to recover, it’s important to take the appropriate measures in order to bounce […]

5 Steps to Plan Your Holiday Sales Strategy for an Early Holiday Season

September 21, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Labor Day just passed. Not only are kids back in school, but the holiday shopping season is fast approaching. But this year will be extra complicated. Due to the pandemic and shut down, supply chains are disrupted, and there are lots of cash flow shortfalls. A lot of small businesses have been trying to keep […]

September 2020 #SmallBizChat: How to Create More Profits in Your Small Business

September 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#Smallbizchat LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page, […]

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Understanding PPP Loans with Dawn Brolin

September 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Dawn Brolin is a certified public accountant, fraud examiner, and the Chief Executive Office of Powerful Accounting, a nationally recognized accounting, tax, and consulting firm. Dawn has in-depth accounting and business expertise, working in the field for more than nineteen years. She is a QuickBooks expert, a former member of the Intuit Accountant Advisory […]

Business Loans: How to Compare and Choose the Best One

September 15, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Being a business owner can be both a thrilling and anxious-filled experience. This is especially true for those who are about to start a new business, as they usually have numerous financial worries. In these scenarios, business loans can represent a helpful tool to address these problems. The process of getting a business loan is […]

13 Best Online Customer Satisfaction Tools to Help You Get Repeat Business

September 14, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Online customer satisfaction tools have been on the rise over the past few years. When you don’t know how your customers feel about your brand, you can’t know if they plan to buy from you again. In fact, 91% of your unhappy customers won’t even tell you they’re disgruntled—you’ll just never see them again. But […]

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Mastering Your Brand Story with Kim I. Plyler

September 10, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Kim I. Plyler is the CEO and president of SahlComm Inc., a public relations and creative communications firm based in Pennsylvania. Kim is a public speaker, PR strategist, Certified Optimize Coach, and author of Master Your Story, It Matters! She has written speeches for admirals in the US navy, has an education in theatre […]

7 Tips for Creating a Killer Investment Pitch

September 8, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Do you have a great product that you want to present to investors with an investment pitch? When I had to approach a venture capitalist for funding, I had sleepless nights. I wondered how to make a presentation that stands out. Investors regularly come across a ton of small business owners. How you differentiate yourself […]

How to Overcome Personal Challenges to Build a Successful Business

September 7, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Small business owners tend to be some of the toughest and most resilient people you’ll ever meet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have personal challenges to overcome. But is there a secret to overcoming challenges in a small business? I had the opportunity to chat with Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Mogul, Entrepreneur, and Shark […]