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 @AlfredEdmondJr. Alfred Edmond, Jr. is SVP/Editor-at-large of BLACK ENTERPRISE. He is a content leader, brand representative and expert resource for […]
Happy 4th Anniversary #Smallbizchat on Twitter
Today is the 4th anniversary of #Smallbizchat. I started the weekly live chat on Twitter on April 22, 2009 to help small business owners get answers to their pressing questions. The mission of #SmallBizChat is to end small business failure by reducing the learning curve as you start and grow your small businesses. The show takes place every […]
Balancing Life as a Motherpreneur
Guest Article Following a keynote speech on creating a unique customer experience, I was approached by a guest who asked “How do you do it?” As I started re-summarizing my speech she interrupted and said, “No, no, no – How do you balance your work and home life? You seem like you have it so […]
How to Reinvent Your Small Business Brand
It’s springtime and this is a great time to not just prune the bushes outside, but this is equally a good time to take a hard look at your small business. After you assess how well, or not so well your small business is doing, it might just be time to do something new. I […]
How to Make Sure Your Sales Conversations Close Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Nancy Bleeke, The SalesPro Insider @salesproinsider about the new conversations buyers need to help them do something or decide to buy. Nancy […]
How to Reinvent Yourself to Start a Small Business
Guest Article More than half a million new businesses are launched each month in the U.S. Sometimes the impetus is a desire to create something new – or finally be your own boss. Other times, it’s finding out that one’s chosen path isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, and after starting down your career path you […]
Should You Be Leveraging LinkedIn for Sales in a Small Business?
Can LinkedIn really increase sales in your small business? I say absolutely YES. The reason why LinkedIn is so valuable for reaching potential clients is because you can target specific groups of people easily and you can gather all kinds of information for making a connection. “Because the client was able to look at my […]
How Much Should I Charge?
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 @EllenRohr. Ellen Rohr, Business Make-over Expert is President of Bare Bones Biz, Inc. As president of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, a […]
How to Avoid Risks When Becoming a Solopreneur
Guest Article Going it alone when it comes to your means of generating an income opens you up to all sorts of risks. Cash flow can no longer be guaranteed following the abandonment of a full time contract and instead, you will live and die by your own ability, focus and commitment. Of course, there […]
Ask SmallBizLady: When you started your business, how did you generate leads?
This question came to me from one of my fans on LinkedIn. When you are initially starting a small business, one of the most important things you must do is cultivate your network. At least 12 months before launching your business you must build up your personal network and start attending networking functions. Reach out […]
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