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6 Ways to DIY Your Market Research For Your Small Business

February 23, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

If you want to start your own business and begin with a solid foundation, there is a lot of preliminary work you can do as you continue to work for others, so don’t quit your day job just yet. While you continue to earn a paycheck, you can refine your business concept. As part of […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing Tagged With: market research, start a viable business

How to Finally Start Earning a Profit in Your Small Business

February 19, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 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 @ruthking. Profitability Master Ruth King is a serial entrepreneur having owned 7 businesses in the past 30 years.  Ruth has been […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @ruthking, cash flow and profits, Ruth King

What’s in the Triple Bottom Line for Entrepreneurs?

February 17, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article Triple bottom line (TBL or 3BL), also known as the “three pillars of sustainability” can provide a powerful shift in an entrepreneur’s philosophy and business development. Triple bottom line refers to people, planet and profit. In my opinion, these three elements speak to the true health of a business, the full cost of […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: @simplicityinc, 3BL, A. Michelle Blakeley, entrepreneur, TBL, three pillars of sustainability, triple bottom line

What Kind of Business Should I Start?

February 16, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

You have the drive, energy, and passion to make it as an entrepreneur. You may have examined your habits and abilities and discovered some of the key qualities that successful small business owners share. You’ve already worked out your life plan, and one of your clearest goals is to be an independent businessperson. Now it’s […]

Filed Under: How to Start Tagged With: entrepreneur, start a business

How to Work With the One You Love

February 12, 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 the creators of @grownzone. Alfred A. Edmond Jr. @Alfrededmondjr and Zara D. Green @Zaragreen are the authors of Loving in the […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @AlfredEdmondJr, @grownzone, @ZaraGreen, business relationships, love and business

6 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances

February 10, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article Every company, big or small, is always concerned about one thing – managing money. Proper financial management is crucial to surviving a volatile economy and the industry competition. Small businesses, especially, need to exercise caution with their financial decisions from the very beginning. It takes more than just a good idea to run […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: @CBACFunding, Andrew Cravenho, business expenses, business finances, financial statements

How Do You Show Your Customers Love?

February 9, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Love is in the air this month, and not just for couples. As a business owner, it’s important that you show your customers how much you love and appreciate them, not just around Valentine’s Day, but all year ‘round. Consider whether you’re doing a good job of showing your customers a little love, and put […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business Tagged With: customer appreciation, Customer Service, love your customers, Valentine's Day

How to Write Your Book FAST!

February 5, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 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 @ BizBookWriter. Julie Anne Eason has been a professional writer for over 20 years. After figuring out that fiction writing wasn’t […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @BizBookWriter, how to write a business book, Julie Anne Eason

Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business

February 3, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Guest Article Everyone wants to be more profitable. After all, profit is how we keep score in business. It’s not about what you make – it is all about what you keep. Sometimes the simplest ideas can help you increase your profits.  If you’re ready to jumpstart the money making activities in your enterprise, implement […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: @ruthking, Ruth King, small business profitability

5 To Dos to Prepare Your Business Taxes

February 2, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 6 Comments

While April 15 is the official IRS Tax Day, March 15th is actually when business taxes are due.  Even though these dates might seem still far off, to make filing your business taxes this year easier, don’t put off your preparation. Even if you’re waiting for tax documents like 1099s from clients, there is still […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: small business 1099 forms, small business taxes, tax preparation

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