Financial freedom is not just about earning more, it is about creating more choices. In this episode, Terri Ijeoma shares how new investors can get educated, open a brokerage account, and learn with a watch list before trading real money. She also reflects on losing $26,000 overnight and explains how position sizing, reward to risk […]
What the 2026 Midterm Elections Mean for Small Business Owners
Running a small business requires making decisions about money, employees, customers, and growth. Government policy is another factor that belongs in that decision-making process. Tax legislation, healthcare requirements, trade policy, and access to financing can all affect a company’s operating expenses and long-term plans. On Nov. 3, Americans will vote in the midterm elections. All […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Three Habits to Extend Your Life “Peakspan” with Edward Jones
Your energy, focus, and stamina shape how you lead your business. In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Edward Jones shares why entrepreneurs should prioritize peak span, not just lifespan, through better sleep, nutrition and movement. He discusses eating more protein, reducing ultra-processed carbs and seed oils, building muscle, tracking sleep, and using AI to create […]
How to Develop a Spotify Ad Campaign
If you are looking for another way to reach potential customers beyond Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Google, it might be time to listen up, literally. Spotify reaches 750+ million monthly active users worldwide, including 300 million Premium subscribers. That means a Spotify campaign potentially gives small businesses access to an enormous global listening audience. Spotify […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Tonya Thomas, Saul Cohen, and Garrick C. Francis
In this episode of The SmallBizChat podcast, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel with Tonya Thomas, Saul Cohen, and Garrick C. Francis for a lively conversation about the tools and ideas that help small businesses keep moving. They share favorite podcasts, business apps, and old school marketing tactics, along with the books that have shaped their […]
10 Fixes to Get Sales Moving on Your Website
You’ve invested in a website. You’ve got a logo, great photos, an About page, and maybe even a few testimonials. You post on social media and send people to your site. But there’s one problem: nobody is buying, or at least not enough people are buying. Here’s the issue. Traffic does not automatically turn into […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Build a Legacy by Design with Garrick C. Francis
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson talks with Garrick C. Francis about building a legacy by design before retirement. They discuss how small business and corporate experience shape a legacy mindset, the move from success to significance, and why legacy goes beyond assets. The conversation covers life events that prompt leaders to rethink […]
Launch Your Holiday Sales NOW! 10 Ways Small Businesses Can Win the Holiday Shopping Season
If you’re waiting until November to start thinking about holiday sales, you’re already late. The holiday shopping season doesn’t begin when the turkey hits the table. Customers start researching gifts, comparing prices, making wish lists, and watching for deals well before Black Friday. For small business owners, that means October is not “too early.” They […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How We Can Truly Take Care of Our Customers with Scott Romesser
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson talks with Scott Romesser about why customer care is central to business growth. They discuss how to create a strong first impression, common service mistakes small businesses make, and why existing customers can become a business’s best marketing channel. Scott shares ways to stand out, support customers […]
How to Handle Difficult Customers Without Losing Your Reputation or Your Mind
Every entrepreneur eventually encounters a difficult customer. Whether it’s someone who demands the impossible, complains about every detail, has unrealistic expectations, or all that stuff, and pays late. Dealing with challenging customers is simply part of doing business. The good news is that difficult customers don’t have to become difficult situations. The key is learning […]
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