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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Brian Johnson, Christine Noh & Jy Maze

March 30, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Brian Johnson is the CEO of Main & Johnson, a business consulting and coaching company based in Charlotte, NC, aimed at seeing small and medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they had and the success they seek. Brian and his […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: ecommerce, marketing, small business logistics, small business owners, small business tips

The Art of Successful Lead Follow-Up: Tips and Tricks

March 27, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As a small business owner, you know that generating leads is only the first step in the sales process. Following up is essential to turn them into paying customers. Lead follow-up is often neglected, yet it’s critical to converting leads into sales. This article will discuss why lead follow-up is important, different follow-up methods, and […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: converting leads into sales, lead follow-up, leads, referrals, sales process

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Bringing in Industry Experts to Go Further Faster with Jy Maze

March 23, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Jy Maze is a speaker, author, and community advocate. She’s the CEO of Maze Freight Solutions, a third-party logistics service based in Overland Park, Kansas. Maze Freight Solutions provides logistical services, including one or more elements of commercial procurement, supply chain management, and fulfillment activities for all sizes and categories of enterprises. Jy wanted […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: grow your business, grow your small business, industry experts, local small business associations, mentors

20 Email Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

March 20, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Email marketing is a powerful tool for small businesses to engage with their audience, drive traffic to their website, and ultimately increase sales. But with so many emails flooding inboxes every day, it can be tough to make your message stand out. To help you create effective email campaigns, I’ve compiled 20 of my favorite […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: a/b testing, email marketing analytics, growing email list, personalization, segmentation, sign-ups

March 2023 #SmallBizChat: What Your Customer Wants and Can’t Tell You

March 16, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat 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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: behavioral economics, franchise, protect your assets, small business franchise, Tangled Title, Will

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Building and Running a Strong Family Business with Christine Noh

March 16, 2023 By Carolyn Leave a Comment

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Christine Noh owns Nohble, a sneaker and streetwear retailer with locations in New York and New Jersey. She started her professional career in investment banking at JPMorgan Chase and left investment banking to pursue her entrepreneurial passion. In 2013, she opened Nohble’s flagship location in Newark, New Jersey. In 2014, she moved her offices to […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business team, family business, manage family business, second-generation business owner, small family business

How to Create an Email List to Grow Your Small Business

March 13, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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An email list is essential for any business looking to expand its reach, establish brand awareness, and increase revenue. However, I know many entrepreneurs struggle to create and grow their email lists. In this article, I will share how to create an email list and answer other related questions. We’ll cover: How to create an […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: email list, grow email list, lead magnet, list-building strategies, ultimate guide to email marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Business in Uncertain Times with Brian Johnson

March 9, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Brian Johnson is the CEO of Main & Johnson, a business consulting and coaching company based in Charlotte, NC, aimed at seeing small and medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they had and the success they seek. Brian and his team […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: become a small business owner, business plan, project-based consulting, small business, small business strategy

Getting Started with Email Marketing: What Is Email Marketing + Other Top Questions Answered

March 6, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Email marketing has become a crucial aspect of the overall marketing strategy for small business owners. It is a cost-effective method of reaching out to customers and prospects with relevant information about products, services, promotions, and events. But if you are just starting, I’m sure you have many questions. In this blog post, I will […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: email list, email marketing best practices, email marketing campaigns, email marketing strategy, small business email marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Confessions of a Small Business Owner: 3 Times I Almost Failed

March 2, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Today, Melinda shares with us the reality of running her business – including times when she didn’t think she would make it through. People see pictures of her online, on TV, and in webinars, and they think everything’s rainbows with the phone ringing off the hook. That’s true now, but that was not always true. […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: attract more customers, Building a solopreneur business, leadership styles, small business, small business owners

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