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How to Reimagine Your Small Business for 2021

February 1, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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I don’t need to tell you that 2020 was tough year for small businesses. Since this pandemic started, one out of five small businesses has stopped operating. Stop and think about that for a minute. Picture an area in your city full of businesses. Now imagine one out of every five gone. It’s unbelievable and sad […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Grow Your Business Tagged With: creative ways to pivot, leverage technology, sales target list for 2021, SCAMPER formula, work virtually

How to Take Control of Your Money in 2021

February 2, 2021 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

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This content is sponsored by Plastiq If you are trying to figure out how to help your small business increase revenue in 2021, it’s time to take a hard look at how money works in your business. After the ups and downs of 2020, one of the most important resolutions any business can make this […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business Tagged With: business credit card, cash flow, electronic payment, manage cash flow, manage your money, payment solutions for small business

The Future of the Workplace in a Post-COVID Environment

January 26, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The workplace is shifting and evolving in some surprising ways as the response to COVID-19 develops. I know I’m not the only one who’s had to adjust and rethink the way I do business. No matter what industry you find yourself in, you’re facing some unforeseen challenges from the ongoing virus, and you’re probably wondering […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: benefits of remote workforce, donwside of remote work, employees return to the office, new age of remote employment, remote work

Prepping up your Business for the Post-Pandemic Era

January 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Although the COVID pandemic is showing no signs of receding right now, the world is hopeful about getting a breakthrough as we move into 2021. The challenges for business will continue in the future, and you will need to prepare for the post-pandemic era.  If you are struggling with finances and revenues, this may not […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: embrace digital innovation, online selling channels, post pandemic era, post-pandemic readiness plan, project management software

How to Help Employees Still Struggling with Remote Work?

January 19, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sure, work from home is easy for many of us. Remote working has lots of benefits of its own—no frustrating commute to the office, no office-floor distractions, and no colleagues intruding your workflow.  Many of us are much more productive and engaged now after the world went to lockdowns. However, many employees are still struggling […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: managing remote team, remote employees, remote work, struggling remote worker, struggling with remote work, working remotely from home

IRS Tax Alert: Mark Your Calendar with Important Tax Deadlines for 2021

January 11, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

IRS Tax Alert: Mark Your Calendar with Important Tax Deadlines for 2021 Open Graph

It’s that time of the year again! As we say goodbye to what was a turbulent year for many small businesses, it’s time to wrap things up and move into 2021. This includes our 2020 taxes! While April 15 is the most recognizable tax due date, there are many other dates small and medium-sized businesses […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business Tagged With: employment taxes, Federal Income taxes, IRS forms, small business tax, tax filing dates for 2021, tax payment

How to Build a Business You Can Sell

January 5, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Starting a new business is exciting! And while most people focus in on the immediate needs of starting a business, one thing all business owners should think about is how to build a business they can sell. Let’s look at four essential steps to ensuring your business could be sold, should you choose. Create the […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: build your business, business broker, business model, sell your business, selling businesses

12 Things to Boost Your Business in 2021

January 4, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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2021 is finally here. I never was big on resolutions. I think they are a waste of time. Developing a strategic plan for the year and SMART goals is a much more valuable exercise. If I learned anything from last year, it’s that tomorrow is not promised. So, I don’t get excited about the new […]

Filed Under: 12 Things, Grow Your Business Tagged With: customer experience, expand social media, leverage marketing technology, online entrepreneurs, outsource marketing, recession proof your business

Top 10 Small Business Guest Posts from 2020

December 29, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In 2020, I was blessed with so many excellent guest blog writers who wanted to contribute to Succeed as Your Own Boss. Writing from a range of experiences and on a wide variety of topics, these articles give small business readers additional perspectives and ideas to consider. As I look forward to the new year […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Grow Your Business Tagged With: essential tool for content marketing, getting online reviews, learn the art of automation, LinkedIn Marketing strategy, online entrepreneurs, real-time meetings, recession proof your business

Top 10 Small Business Podcasts from 2020

December 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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I started my #SmallBizChat podcast in the fall of 2019, so in 2020 – in the middle of all the craziness of the pandemic – I was happy to celebrate the 1-year mark. And I am even happier that the podcast became tremendous support to my small business readers as they faced uncertain times and […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Grow Your Business Tagged With: business finances strong, mastering money mindset, online sale success, resilient, side hustle

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