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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leadership Strategies During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Andrew Andrews-Ramirez

October 8, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Andrew Andrews-Ramirez is a former infantry soldier turned entrepreneur. He graduated from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business after leaving the military. Andrew is the CEO of VargasAndrews, an international professional services company that specializes in business turnarounds. With a passion for transforming businesses and business owners’ lives, he helps leaders become more […]

Dichotomy and Propensity: Two Dilemmas for the Small Business Owner

October 6, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

I grew up in a part of town where small businesses kept opening and closing in a set of buildings I passed by frequently. I noticed the closed signs on businesses so often I finally asked my father about them. “Someone had a dream and then they lost it,” he told me. “A closed sign […]

6 Strategies to Help You Increase Online Sales

October 5, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Are you a small business owner with an ecommerce business or who offers services through your website? Do you want to know how you can build a profitable sales pipeline and increase online sales? If the answer to both the questions is yes, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share six […]

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Being Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo

October 1, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Mary Fran Bontempo is the Co-Founder of Brilliantly Resilient, a podcast that teaches audiences strategies and tools to thrive in the face of adversity and beyond. Mary is a TEDx speaker and the author of four books, including The 15-Minute Master, which focuses on her son’s heroin addiction and how to navigate a crisis. She […]

Tips for Crushing SEO in a Seasonal Business

September 29, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

There’s search engine optimization, and then there’s seasonal SEO. One is a constant companion that deserves consistent attention and focus to drive traffic to your pages and visitors to your profiles. The other – when done correctly – can give you a sweet little bump depending on the time of year. Search engine optimization is […]

Ways to Find a Unique Selling Proposition for Your Small Business

September 28, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Even if your business has high-quality products and services, you can still get crowded out by the competition. Consumers may overlook your products and services if you don’t know how to communicate why they should come to you and not your competitors. This is where your unique selling proposition comes into play. It’s about looking […]

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Understanding the Needs of Children and Teachers During COVID-19 with Steve Bollar

September 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Steve Bollar is an education expert and the Founder of Stand Tall Steve, a company that works with forward-thinking organizations to improve their culture and develop new ideas and leadership skills. Steve is a virtual and live motivational speaker, consultant, mentor, trainer, professional personality, and coach. He is the author of Stand Tall Leadership: Stand […]

How Small Businesses Can Bounce Back After Legal Trouble

September 22, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you are a small business owner that is trying to recover after a legal setback, there are a lot of things to consider and keep in mind. Sometimes the legal troubles are unintentional or unlucky, and in order for a business to recover, it’s important to take the appropriate measures in order to bounce […]

5 Steps to Plan Your Holiday Sales Strategy for an Early Holiday Season

September 21, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Labor Day just passed. Not only are kids back in school, but the holiday shopping season is fast approaching. But this year will be extra complicated. Due to the pandemic and shut down, supply chains are disrupted, and there are lots of cash flow shortfalls. A lot of small businesses have been trying to keep […]

September 2020 #SmallBizChat: How to Create More Profits in Your Small Business

September 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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