Everyone wants to be more profitable. After all, profit is how we keep score in business. It’s not about what you make—it’s about what you keep. Many small business owners confuse revenue with success, but true sustainability comes from consistent profit. The good news is that you don’t always need a complete overhaul to boost […]
How to Reinvent Your Business: A 7-Step Guide to Starting Fresh and Scaling Online
Sometimes, a business runs its course. What once brought joy, profit, and purpose begins to feel like a burden. Maybe the market changed. Maybe your heart changed. Or maybe the model you built simply doesn’t work anymore in the digital age. Whatever the reason, it’s okay to start over. Reinvention doesn’t mean failure. In fact, […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Michelle Songy and Ryan Hogan
In this episode, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel discussion with Michelle Songy and Ryan Hogan. Each guest shares their favorite podcast, a business app they find indispensable, a marketing tip, and a business book that has impacted them. Michelle Songy is the Founder and CEO of Press Hook, a media platform that helps small businesses […]
How to Get Ready for Holiday Shoppers
If Christmas is your Super Bowl, listen up: it’s time to build your holiday offers, bundles, ads, staffing, and shipping plans to glide into Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday like a pro. The holiday season isn’t just another sales cycle, it’s the biggest chance to make your numbers, strengthen customer loyalty, and […]
30 Best Small Business Podcasts of 2025
Podcasts are the new MBA for small business owners. Whether you’re a solopreneur building your brand from scratch, a seasoned business coach, or a product-based business scaling up, the right podcast can change everything. The best ones provide mentorship, industry insight, tactical tips, and tough-love motivation—all in under an hour. In 2025, there’s no shortage […]
How to Get PR for Your Small Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
Getting featured in the media can be a game-changer for small business owners. One good press hit can lead to increased visibility, website traffic, credibility, and sales. But if you are an entrepreneur who thinks PR is only for big companies with deep pockets, that is just not true. You don’t need a publicist or […]
My Greatest Pivot: How I Became SmallBizLady
Every entrepreneur has a defining moment. A moment when life forces you to stop, reflect, and decide whether to give up or level up. For me, that moment came when I least expected it—flat on my back, on bed rest, pregnant with my only child, facing the very real possibility of losing everything I had […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Toni Johnson, Sherill Mosee, and Natalia Caylor
In this episode, Melinda Emerson hosts a panel discussion with Natalia Caylor, Sherill Mosee, and Toni Johnson. Each guest shares their favorite podcast, a business app they find indispensable, a marketing tip, and a business book that has impacted them. Toni Johnson is the Head Chef and CEO of The Jamaican Pattie Shop. A plant-based […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Leyanis Diaz and Tara Landes
In this episode, Melinda Emerson presents highlights from the Hit It and Quit It Panel where experts Leyanis Diaz and Tara Landes share quick insights and strategies for small business success. The discussion includes top business book recommendations, providing valuable resources for entrepreneurs seeking knowledge and inspiration. Melinda offers acknowledgments and shares information about SmallBizLady […]
What Eagles Can Teach Us About Being Effective Business Leaders
Now listen, I don’t just love Eagles because I’m from Philadelphia. Sure, I bleed green every football season (Fly, Eagles, Fly!), but today we’re talking about the other kind of eagle — the one with wings, razor-sharp vision, and an inspiring leadership style that business owners can actually learn a thing or two from. Eagles […]
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