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How to Generate Business Leads on Autopilot With Cold Emails

February 12, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

cold email

Cold emailing is one of the most popular methods of generating new leads, and it’s easy to see why, with low costs and the ability to rapidly scale your efforts. However, although anyone can send a cold email, sending one that consistently generates new business is a skill that—judging from my inbox—few have mastered. At […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Guest Articles Tagged With: build leads, cold email, create a lead magnet, digital marketing, email marketing, internet marketing

7 Ways to Love Your Customers

February 11, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

love your customers

February is the Love month, but not just for couples. All power rests within the hands of your customers. They can choose your brand or go with your competitor. Use this month to show your customers how much you appreciate them. It’s something you need to do not just around Valentine’s Day, but all year […]

Filed Under: Customer Service, Your Small Business Tagged With: customer appreciation, customer attraction, customer experience, customer feedback, customer retention, keep customers

The Speaker Profit Formula: How to Market, Maximize, and Monetize Your Business With Speaking

February 7, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

speaking

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 David Newman, CSP. David is a Certified Speaking Professional, marketing expert, speaker, and founder of Do It! Marketing, a strategy and […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: leadership toolkit, marketing, Monetize Your Business, professional speaking, public speaking, speaking

How to Handle Entrepreneurial Stress

February 5, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Entrepreneurial Stress

It is common to find stories of entrepreneurs who talk about their journey through struggles and the perseverance they needed to find the success they enjoy. On the other hand, little is said about the mental health struggles that many entrepreneurs go through caused by entrepreneurial stress. The entrepreneurial battles with perfectionism, meeting targets, and […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles Tagged With: Entrepreneurial Stress, handling stress, managing stress, stress in business, work and life balance

How to Recession-Proof Your Small Business

February 4, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

recession-proof your small business

The economy is slowing down, and interest rates are going up. Is your business ready for what is going on in the marketplace? With the current stock market volatility and former Fed Chair Janet Yellen doing numerous interviews about the recession that’s on the way, it’s time to get ready. No one will forget the […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Your Small Business Tagged With: Finance Strategy, recession proof, small business, small business finances, Ways to Recession-Proof

Who’s on #Smallbizchat February 2019

January 31, 2019 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.  Please join us live on Twitter every Wednesday from 8-9 pm ET. Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and follow the hashtag […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, Grow Your Business, Leadership, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Social Media, Solopreneurs, Teams Tagged With: Facebook ads, leadership, millenials, Productivity, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, social connection, social media plan, speaking business, Time management

IT’S OFFICIAL—Excessive Internetting, Smartphoning, and Social Media Make Us Miserable

January 31, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

excessive internetting

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 Blake Snow. Blake is an author with over a decade of experience who has written and published thousands of featured articles […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat, Social Media Tagged With: excessive internet, Excessive Internetting, excessive social media, internet use, Smartphoning, social media, social media addiction, technology addiction

10 E-commerce Best Practices for Small Businesses

January 29, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

E-commerce Best Practices

You have a small business now, and you know you want it to grow. Growth means more customers, more revenue, more inventory, and more success. Before you can get to this space, however, you have to set some practices in motion that will foster natural and lasting growth. Check out these 10 e-commerce best practices […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Featured Post, Guest Articles, Uncategorized, Your Small Business Tagged With: best small business websites, e-commerce, E-commerce Best Practices, small business, small business website

Best Ways to Avoid Common Cash Flow Problems in 2019

January 28, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

cash flow problems

We’ve all heard it a million times “Cash is KING!” But proper financial management is the difference between surviving in business and being put out of business. You must understand the time value of money and manage your finances carefully. Just like you should have an emergency fund for your household, you need one for […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Cash Flow & Finance Tagged With: Avoid Cash Flow Problems, cash flow, cash flow problems, Common Cash Flow Problems, Financial Performance

How to Get Funded Faster!

January 24, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

get funded

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 Victoria Yampolsky, CFA, @startup_station. Victoria is the President of the Startup Station, a comprehensive financial resource for early-stage startups. She specializes in […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: fund raise, fund raising, small biz chat, Victoria Yampolsky

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