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How to Give a Great TED Talk

October 15, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Ruth Sherman, @RuthSherman. Ruth Sherman works with top CEOs, international celebrities, and serious entrepreneurs to help them become more charismatic and […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview Tagged With: Ruth Sherman, SmallBizChat, ted talk

How to Leverage Cross Selling In Your Small Business

October 13, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Have you ever ordered something from Amazon and noticed other options in the “Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought” section? The general idea is that a person looking for a $120 smartphone may not readily buy a $520 phone, but will appreciate a combo deal on a screen guard, protector case and MicroSD card […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Your Small Business Tagged With: cross selling

7 Ways to Manage Cash Flow

October 12, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

There are so many unique aspects to owning a business. While we can discuss all the ways in which you can gain and retain clients, it’s all for naught if you don’t know how to manage your cash flow in your small business.  It’s important to understand the systems you should have in place in […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: cash flow

How to Pitch Your Business on Shark Tank

October 8, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Rebecca Rescate, @RebeccaRescate. Rebecca is a serial entrepreneur launching unique concepts such as CitiKitty and HoodiePillow. Rebecca is, to date, […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: rebecca rescate, Shark Tank, SmallBizChat

Weekend Checklist for Small Business Owners

October 6, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

With the long hours, frustrations of managing employees, payroll and the occasional setback, it’s hard enough being a small business owner – let alone an efficient one. With the many hats needed to be worn, it’s easy to miss something. With the advent of the Internet and search engines, you now also need to maintain […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Your Small Business Tagged With: small business owners

How to Get Ready for Opening Day

October 5, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

It all started with a concept and now you’re here, ready to open for business. You’ve made it through what some consider to be the most challenging aspects of starting your own business. You’ve gotten startup capital, obtained licenses and permits, invested in expensive business equipment, and selected your team. Opening Day is just around […]

Filed Under: Starting A Small Business Tagged With: opening day, start a business

Who is On #SmallBizChat October 2015

October 3, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation 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.   Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter.  Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: SmallBizChat

How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business

October 1, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 8 Comments

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Sulaiman Rahman, @sulrah. Sulaiman is the founder of UrbanPhilly.com, or UPPN – Urban Philly Professional Network. He was also an […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: multilevel marketing

Top Three Legal Pitfalls of Home-Based Businesses

September 29, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

The Internet has opened the door for a generation of home-based entrepreneurs.  In the rush to put up a website and start selling to customers, many entrepreneurs forget the permits and legal filings they may need. Even the most basic home-based business will usually require some kind of registration and compliance with local regulations. You […]

Filed Under: Starting A Small Business Tagged With: home based businesses

5 Ways to Get Prospect Email Addresses

September 28, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Doesn’t it feel like no one uses the phone anymore? Everyone is either texting or emailing; even the fax has all but become obsolete. With most people having a strong dislike of junk mail, spam, and telemarketers, you’ll be hard-pressed to gain any marketing ground without the consent of your customers. Without a list of […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Grow Your Business Tagged With: email marketing, prospects

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