In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off the rapid-fire session where guests share their favorite podcast, app, marketing tip, and business book. Michelle Snow, CEO of Grow With Snow, The Coach Making Connections, is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs and organizations with tailored strategies and visionary insights. She specializes in professional development and outreach, […]
Should You Start a Business Right Now?
For many aspiring entrepreneurs, the answer is No. No one should build something from scratch right now. Over the next 5 years, with so many baby boomers retiring, there’s a lot of business inventory available. Buying an existing business or investing in a franchise is often the faster, more reliable route to cash flow, financial […]
The Owner Absence Test: Can Your Business Run Without You?
Few questions matter more to a business owner than this one: Can the company continue to operate smoothly if I step away for a period of time? The Owner Absence Test is a practical experiment that answers that question. It exposes single points of failure, uncovers undocumented processes, and reveals whether your team, systems, and […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Milton Hunt, Sharif Small and Lorraine Marchand
In this episode, Melinda Emerson introduces the format and encourages listeners to subscribe. The discussion features a panel where Melinda, along with Sharif Small, Milton Hunt, and Lorraine Marchand, share their favorite business podcasts, apps, and marketing tips. They also highlight some of the best business books that have influenced their entrepreneurial journeys. Milton Hunt […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Syama Bunten, Kellé Thorpe, and Sarah Ohanesian
In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off with an introduction and underscores the importance of podcast subscriptions. The core of the discussion features a panel where Melinda, Syama Bunten, Kellé Thorpe, and Sarah Ohanesian share their favorite podcasts, apps, marketing strategies, and books that inspire and drive their success. The episode is sponsored by Zoho […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: What You Need To Know If You Want To Sell Your Business with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson explores the intricacies of selling a business, starting with the impact of positive reviews and word of mouth. She discusses the importance of mergers and acquisitions in building a lasting enterprise and outlines crucial questions to ask before selling. Melinda emphasizes the need for a well-planned exit timeline and setting […]
National Small Business Week: Celebrating the Heart of America
Each spring, communities across the nation turn their attention to the engines of local prosperity: America’s small businesses. This is National Small Business Week, observed this year from May 3 to 9, spotlighting the entrepreneurs, family-owned shops, freelance professionals, and small professional firms that form the backbone of the U.S. economy. It’s a week to […]
How to Build a Small Business That Lasts 100+ Years
Most small business owners are focused on survival. Making payroll, closing the next deal, and keeping customers happy this month are real priorities, and they matter. But if you only build for the next quarter, you will never create something that lasts for generations. Enduring businesses are not accidents. They are designed with intention, discipline, […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Lessons from Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs with Melinda Emerson
In this episode of The SmallBizChat, Melinda Emerson celebrates Women’s History Month by highlighting female business trailblazers. She shares lessons from iconic figures such as Madam CJ Walker and Estee Lauder, focusing on their strategies for building successful brands. Insights from Oprah Winfrey and Sarah Blakely offer valuable brand-building techniques, while growth strategies from Janice […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Joe Mindak and Michelle Walker-Davis
In this episode, Melinda Emerson kicks off The SmallBizChat with a discussion on favorite business tools and tips. She shares her own recommendations and invites listeners to explore new strategies for enhancing their business operations. The conversation transitions to recommended business books, highlighting influential reads that have shaped successful entrepreneurs. Joe Mindak is a connector, operator, […]
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