Today marks the third anniversary of my Twitter talk show #Smallbizchat. We launched the weekly #Smallbizchat, in April of 2009, as a peer-to-peer mentoring program to help early stage entrepreneurs get answers to their small business questions. The goal was to provide information to help end small business failure. With 82% of small businesses going […]
7 Businesses to Start For Under $500
When you see a friend’s kitchen clutter, do you dive right in to bring order it? Are you the go-to girl for hair and makeup advice? Are you “that guy” who can fix anything technical or mechanical? If you’ve ever considered becoming your own boss, this could be the right time to turn your talent […]
Are You Focused on the What’s New Part of Your Business?
The ads have been run, the banners placed (either at your brick-and mortar store or online), the emails have been sent and the tweets have been written, it’s now time to launch your business. All the months of preparation, anxiety, and expectations have coalesced around this pivotal point – creating an enterprise to sell something. […]
Help SmallBizlady: How do you Find Time to Start a Business if you are a Wife, Mother and Full-time Worker?
In order for a working mother to be successful in business they have to have a great support team behind them, particularly if the children are under 5 years old. It takes teamwork to make the dream work is not a cliché, it’s really the truth. The team should start with your spouse. You need […]
3 Words to Remove From Your Business Strategy
It’s exhilarating to start a business. You’ve dreamed about how you’ll help others and look forward to being your own boss. You’re excited to sell the product or service you’ve been so diligently perfecting. People are starting to ask you when you plan to open your doors. The hype is intoxicating. But there are times […]
How Can Your Small Business Stay Innovative?
Are you struggling to stay innovative in your small business? In order to stay relevant in a noisy marketplace, the most successful startups boldly embrace a culture of innovation. They consistently roll out blockbuster ideas to stay out in front of potential, new and current customers. Small businesses with their limited resources can hit a […]
5 Ways Your Business Can Use Old Customers to Generate New Sales
Are you using your old customers to generate new sales? If not, then odds are you’re losing out on a tremendous amount of revenue. There are simple techniques to engage your customers to become an unpaid sales force. Here are 5 key ways to engage your old customers and generate additional sales in no time! […]
New Foundation To Support Minority and Women Business Owners
(Philadelphia, PA—Oct. 10, 2012) National Small Business Expert, Melinda F. Emerson, known online as SmallBizLady, proudly announces the launch of The Melinda F. Emerson Foundation for Small Business Success (www.melindafemersonfoundation.org). Melinda believes that through technical support and education, small business owners can overcome the challenges they face and play an important role in building the […]
SmallBizLady’s Biggest Fan Contest
Entrepreneur Mentor Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” wants to know if you are her biggest fan. If you are, she’s thinks you should come to her 40th Birthday Party where she’s launching the Melinda F. Emerson Foundation for small business success. You have the chance to come to the City of Brotherly love to be part […]
How to Leverage Crowdfunding For Your Small Business
It used to be when you started a business the best source for money was your right or left pocket, closely followed by the 3 F’S – friends, family, and fools. Then, later, angel investing and venture capital became popular. Now there’s a new way to get resources for a small business – crowdfunding. There […]