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Sell More Products Online Using These 3 Online Selling Platforms

October 19, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Due to coronavirus, we are seeing more and more people taking to selling online to boost their income. We’ve already shared 6 strategies to help you increase online sales. Now we want to talk about how to increase sales of your products beyond your website. Here are three online selling platforms you should be using […]

Optimize Your Website to Win, Grow, and Retain Customers

October 13, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

The coronavirus was the crisis that none of us asked for. It threw many small businesses directly under the bus and rattled the foundations of prior pathways to success. COVID upended entire economies, industries, supply chains, consumer behaviors and finances in ways that prevented a return to ‘business-as-usual’ and life as it was once known. […]

6 Strategies to Help You Increase Online Sales

October 5, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Are you a small business owner with an ecommerce business or who offers services through your website? Do you want to know how you can build a profitable sales pipeline and increase online sales? If the answer to both the questions is yes, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we’ll share six […]

Dichotomy and Propensity: Two Dilemmas for the Small Business Owner

October 6, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

I grew up in a part of town where small businesses kept opening and closing in a set of buildings I passed by frequently. I noticed the closed signs on businesses so often I finally asked my father about them. “Someone had a dream and then they lost it,” he told me. “A closed sign […]

Tips for Crushing SEO in a Seasonal Business

September 29, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

There’s search engine optimization, and then there’s seasonal SEO. One is a constant companion that deserves consistent attention and focus to drive traffic to your pages and visitors to your profiles. The other – when done correctly – can give you a sweet little bump depending on the time of year. Search engine optimization is […]

Ways to Find a Unique Selling Proposition for Your Small Business

September 28, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Even if your business has high-quality products and services, you can still get crowded out by the competition. Consumers may overlook your products and services if you don’t know how to communicate why they should come to you and not your competitors. This is where your unique selling proposition comes into play. It’s about looking […]

5 Steps to Plan Your Holiday Sales Strategy for an Early Holiday Season

September 21, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Labor Day just passed. Not only are kids back in school, but the holiday shopping season is fast approaching. But this year will be extra complicated. Due to the pandemic and shut down, supply chains are disrupted, and there are lots of cash flow shortfalls. A lot of small businesses have been trying to keep […]

Business Loans: How to Compare and Choose the Best One

September 15, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Being a business owner can be both a thrilling and anxious-filled experience. This is especially true for those who are about to start a new business, as they usually have numerous financial worries. In these scenarios, business loans can represent a helpful tool to address these problems. The process of getting a business loan is […]

7 Tips for Creating a Killer Investment Pitch

September 8, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Do you have a great product that you want to present to investors with an investment pitch? When I had to approach a venture capitalist for funding, I had sleepless nights. I wondered how to make a presentation that stands out. Investors regularly come across a ton of small business owners. How you differentiate yourself […]

How to Overcome Personal Challenges to Build a Successful Business

September 7, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Small business owners tend to be some of the toughest and most resilient people you’ll ever meet, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have personal challenges to overcome. But is there a secret to overcoming challenges in a small business? I had the opportunity to chat with Barbara Corcoran, Real Estate Mogul, Entrepreneur, and Shark […]