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Do you need a Small Business Makeover?

June 1, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Pitney Bowes wants to give your business a communications makeover worth up to $10,000. If you could use some help with your email, direct mail and social media communications, you can win a free year of using Pitney Bowes’ full suite of business tools.  The grand prize winners will also receive in person one-on-one coaching […]

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Should I Put My Picture on My Business Card?

May 20, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Ask @SmallBizLady: Should I put my picture on my business card? Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask Small Biz Lady.  This week, we are taking on the question: “Should I put my picture on my business card?” Here’s the answer:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKXIfQM-Kn4 If you are a solopreneur […]

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SmallBizLady: Help I Need to Start My Small Business Now!

February 24, 2014 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

This is a call or email that I often get from people who had recently lost a job and have been thinking about starting a business, but want to get it rolling right away.  If you’re ready to be your own boss, but not sure how to start, I’ve put together a cheat sheet that […]

Filed Under: Ask Smallbizlady, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: entrepreneur, how to start a small business, small business startup, start a small business

Ask SmallBizLady: Is 1-Page Business Plan Adequate for a Small Business?

February 4, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

On Fridays, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment titled Ask Small Biz Lady.  This week, we are taking on the question; is a one-page business plan adequate for a small business? Click here to view this and more answers to your questions.  Not hardly!  I do not think you need […]

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Ask Smallbizlady: When is it Time to Quit Your Job to Pursue Your Small Business

January 28, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Every Friday, I’m creating a new segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. I’m posting video answers to your frequent small business questions.  This week, we are taking on the question when do you know it’s time to leave you job to operate your small business full-time. Here’s the answer:  Work both the job and the […]

Filed Under: Ask Smallbizlady, How to Start, Social Media, Your Small Business

Ask SmallBizLady: What’s a Good Way to Handle Invoicing?

February 11, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask SmallBizLady. This week, we are taking on the question: How to handle invoicing as a start-up? Click here for the answer.  There are a few options you can use for invoicing   Try paypal.com Use your accounting software QuickBooks Pro or Peachtree […]

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Ask SmallBizLady: How Can I Get More Followers on Twitter to Promote My Small Business

February 18, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

On Fridays, I answer questions on my blog in a segment called Ask Small Biz Lady, where I will post video answers to frequent questions about small business.  This week, we are taking on the question How Can I Get More Followers on Twitter to Promote My Small Business?  Click here to see my video […]

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Ask SmallBizLady How Can I Take My Small Business to the Next Level

February 25, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Every Friday, I answer questions on my blog in a segment called Ask Small Biz Lady and will post video answers to frequent small business questions.  This week, we are taking on the question How Can I Take My Small Business to the Next Level? Check out this video for the answer Develop a specialty […]

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Ask SmallBizLady How Can I Get Started Blogging?

March 4, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every Friday, I answer questions on my blog in this Ask Small Biz Lady segment, posting video answers to frequent small business questions. This week, we are tackling the question: How Can I Get Started Blogging? Determine who you want to talk to:  It is important to speak to the same customer every time you […]

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Ask Smallbizlady: Why Do Small Businesses Fail?

March 11, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask SmallBizLady. This week, we are taking on the question why do so many small businesses fail? Here are the 5 Top Reasons Small Businesses Fail No Life Plan No Network Not Saving Enough Money Upfront No Niche Customer No Fiscal Discipline  […]

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