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Marketing Strategies to Launch a Small Business, Part II

October 24, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Marketing is key to driving sales into your business, and it’s the one thing you constantly need to work on from day one. If you are a local business, your marketing approach can be offline and online. Thanks to the advanced targeting capabilities, you can use online ads as a cost-effective way to get exposure […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: direct mail campaign, google business listings, local influencers, local partnerships, marketing, reviews

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Paul Getter, Catherine Brown, and Dawwna St. Louis

October 20, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Catherine Brown understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first company with two small boys at home in 2003 and now runs a sales training firm called ExtraBold Sales. Catherine is a veteran of over 25 years of selling, recruiting, and fundraising with nonprofits. In her new book, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: build a business, internet marketing, old-school marketing tip, sales, speaking business

October 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Fund and Grow Your Small Business Revenue Streams

October 20, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: build multiple streams of income, entrepreneurs, funding, fundraising, small business revenues

Marketing Strategies to Launch Your Small Business, Part 1

October 17, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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After spending time researching your niche target market and developing a business plan, the next step is to launch your small business. Now, you typically want to start your soft marketing efforts online at least three to six months before your official opening. Let’s discuss some marketing strategies for getting customers in the door.  Some […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: hire a publicist, landing pages, Launch Your Small Business, marketing strategies, social media promotions

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Treating Your Business Like a Private Club with Dawnna St. Louis

October 13, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dawnna St. Louis is an in-demand international speaker and sales and revenue acceleration coach. She is called the ‘coach’s coach’ when she works with subject matter experts to turn their expertise into high-profit coaching and speaking businesses. Next year, she will launch her Fyrebrand-certified coaching program for those who want to be successful business coaches […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: coaching, customers, funnel, marketing strategies, revenue

How to Measure Your Marketing Campaign Efforts

October 10, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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If you plan on investing in digital marketing, it’s important to know how to measure your marketing campaign effectiveness. If your marketing campaign works great, you’ll want to know so you can recreate your success! So, how do you check the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns and compare it with your expectations? That’s the topic […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: digital marketing, digital presence, managing a social media, marketing campaign

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Good Humans Sell with Catherine Brown

October 6, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Catherine Brown understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first company with two small boys at home in 2003 and now runs a sales training firm called ExtraBold Sales. Catherine is a veteran of over 25 years of selling, recruiting, and fundraising with nonprofits. In her new book, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

October 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Build an Unforgettable Brand and Build Trust

October 6, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page or my YouTube Channel.  Angela Durant is a Brand […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: building a brand, grow your business, new marketing, pitching products and services, special program for women entrepreneurs

How to Determine Your Marketing Approach

October 3, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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There are numerous marketing methods available to small business owners today. What marketing approach will you choose? Will you build a brand on social media? If so, which platforms will you focus on?  Will you attend industry trade shows or give out flyers on the street?  Will you send direct mail or make cold calls?  […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: influencer marketing, marketing approach, Mobile Web Marketing, Public Relations, small business marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Boost Your Sales with Internet Marketing with Paul Getter

September 29, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Paul Getter, The Internet Marketing Nerd, was broke in 2009, struggling and delivering phone books out of the back of his car. After teaching himself about the power of internet marketing, he created The Internet Marketing Nerd and quickly became one of the most sought-after marketing experts in the world. He has spent over […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

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