Succeed As Your Own Boss

ENDING SMALL BUSINESS FAILURE

  • Home
  • About
  • Book Melinda
  • Consulting
  • SBL Store
  • SmallBizLady University
  • Free Tools
  • Podcast
  • #Smallbizchat
    • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Blog
  • Contact
    • We’re Hiring!
You are here: Home / Archives for Grow Your Business

Time For Your Small Business Checkup!

March 15, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

During the year, you go to the doctor for a checkup and you also bring your car to the mechanic for a tune up.   But what about your small business?  Have you thought about giving it a checkup also?  You should always know the status of your business’ financial health, how well it is doing […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: become your own boss, Dasanj Aberdeen, entrepreneur, melinda emerson, small business, small business tips, smallbizlady

Are You Ready to Get Serious About Your Business?

March 16, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

I meet people all the time who will offer me their business idea as soon as they hear I’m a small business coach. I have heard it all, and here’s a secret – everyone has good ideas.   I rarely hear a business concept that I think is terrible. Most people walk around with those ideas […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: Amy Larrimore, become your own boss, business planning, byob2011, byob2011 Philadelphia, entrepreneur, Lolly Daskal, melinda emerson, small business, smallbizlady

What is a Press Release and How Can a Small Business Use Them? Part 1

April 5, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 11 Comments

One tool in the small business PR toolkit should be the news release (also called a media or press release). It’s not as hard to use as it may seem, and any small business including solopreneurs can make use of this tool. Most articles on releases talk about how you write them, but the most […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: press releases, small business, small business info, success tips

Ask @SmallBizLady: How to Develop an Effective Sales Strategy

April 8, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. This week, we are taking on the question: How to develop an effective sales strategy for your small business? Here’s the answer: Know your target customer! Determine your 30-day sales goal. Determine your weekly sales goal. Determine your […]

Filed Under: Ask Smallbizlady, Cash Flow & Finance, Grow Your Business Tagged With: melinda emerson, sales, small business cash flow help, small business tips, smallbizlady

Ask @SmallBizLady: How Do I Identify My Target Customer

April 15, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. This week, we are taking on the question: How Do I Identify My Target Customer? Here’s the answer: Determine your target customer’s pain points Examine the competition Figure out what percentage of the market you can realistically […]

Filed Under: Ask Smallbizlady, Grow Your Business, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: business planning, customers, melinda emerson, smallbizlady

Ask @SmallBizLady: How do I get more lunch customers?

April 29, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. This week, we are taking on the question: How do I get more lunch customers? Here’s the answer: If you want to get more customers into your retail establishment follow these steps: Communicate with your customers Change […]

Filed Under: Ask Smallbizlady, Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: customers, melinda emerson, small business tips, smallbizlady

Things Momma Taught Me About Business

May 9, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 12 Comments

My mom is a renaissance woman in every sense of the word.  After graduating from college (she finished in three years because she couldn’t afford to go for four years), she married my dad and they settled down and started a family.  I was first in the line-up and I have three younger brothers.  The […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: melinda emerson, smallbizlady, Things Momma Taught Me About Business

Problem-Solving Through Challenges in Your Small Business

May 10, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

While entrepreneurs are certain to face challenges from clients, one of the keys to being successful in business is the ability to face problems fearlessly.  The three most common problems in business are managing deadlines, managing expectations, and dealing with a changing marketplace. Below, I’ll share with you some of the most common obstacles facing […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles, Your Small Business Tagged With: business planning, Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg, small business tips

7 Keys to Power Networking

May 16, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

7 Keys to Power Networking May 16th kicks off National Small Business Week and for the next seven to 14 days there are tons of events and awards ceremonies for small business owners which is a fantastic opportunity to meet and greet potential contacts.  I keynote and speak at many conferences and small business events, […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, How to Start, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, My Recommendations, SmallBizChat, Your Small Business Tagged With: attendees, business, chicken, contact, event, Game, goals, ideas, melinda emerson, moving, national small business week, networking, notes, power, reception, relationship, relationship management, research, small business, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, smallbusinessweek, success, success tips

4 Things All Entrepreneurs Should Do On LinkedIn

May 31, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 8 Comments

  LinkedIn is important! 75% of all professionals in the US have a LinkedIn profile, which means if you want to do business you must have one too. LinkedIn is powerful tool that you can use to promote yourself if you are an individual consultant or a company with 2 or more employees. Here are […]

Filed Under: Ask Smallbizlady, Become Your Own Boss Tips, Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Featured Post, Grow Your Business, Social Media, Solopreneurs, Starting A Small Business, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: become your own boss, entrepreneur, Featured Post, linkedin, marketing, planning, small business, small business cash flow help, small business ideas, small business info, social media, strategic branding

  • « Previous Page
  • 1
  • …
  • 65
  • 66
  • 67
  • 68
  • 69
  • …
  • 75
  • Next Page »

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner

Sign up for the SmallBizLady BUZZ Newsletter and be the first to receive updates and details about upcoming events.
Click Here to Sign Up!

We’re proud to be part of the Mediaplanet Empowering Small Business campaign! The COVID-19 pandemic brought hardship and ruin on the nation’s small businesses, but there’s now reason for hope. Learn about the resources, support, and tools available to help your small business bounce back and grow stronger than ever by picking up a copy of the campaign in USA Today and reading it online here.

Get a FREE Chapter of SmallBizLady’s Book,
"Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded"!

Become Your Own Boss
Download Your FREE Chapter

Most Popular Posts

>Seven Ways to be More Profitable in Your Small Business
> 7 Ways to Attract Customers to Your Small Business
> 6 Tips for Managing Small Business Finances
> How to Run a Successful Multilevel Marketing Business
> 10 Ways to Grow Your Small Business With Instagram
> How to Sell on Facebook
> How to Get Over the Fear of Starting a New Business

Featured Videos

6 ABC Action News
Global Trade Summit

Bloomberg News Interview
How to Support Small Businesses During the Holidays

National Speakers Association
Winter Conference

Fox 29 Philadelphia
'Small Biz Lady' gives best advice for starting a new business in the New Year

Fox Business
Starting a Business

MSNBC
The importance of job mentoring for women

#SmallBizChat Live
National Small Business Week: Q&A

Good Day Philadelphia
Expert Shares Tips on How to Become Your Own Boss

Testimonials

Become Your Own Boss is a must read if you’re thinking of launching a business of your own.
Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
Great step-by-step advice for anyone looking to start their own business.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Melinda Emerson has written a remarkable book. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to make the transition from working girl to successfully working it, as an entrepreneur.
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners
The perfect companion for those planning to go out on their own. Melinda delivers firsthand practical advice on how to be the successful entrepreneur. Read it if you want to get it right the first time.
Kenneth L. Shropshire, Professor at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
If you are looking for a versatile speaker who can talk about how to grow small businesses or get started with social media, look no further.
Heather Van Sickle Executive Director, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Her wit and depth of subject knowledge were entertaining and empowering. Melinda is definitely on our short list of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders we look to invite back in the near future.
Tennille M. Robinson Senior content & Event producer for Inc. magazine
Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is an engaging and witty speaker and a great addition to any conference. Her terrific presentation and compelling delivery give people the information they need and want to become their own bosses and grow success… Read more
Laurie Dalton White Conference Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
Melinda Emerson has been a fantastic small business and social media resource for the Pitney Bowes team. Not only is she personable and easy to work with, but she also has an innate understanding of the small business audience. My marketing programs … Read more
Justin Amendola, Former VP, Global SMB Digital Strategy, Pitney Bowes

Latest #SmallBizChat

10 Workflows Systems Every Small Business Needs

Running a successful small business takes more than talent, passion, or a good product. It requires systems, specifically workflow systems that guide how work gets done, from attracting prospects to delivering your service or product and getting paid. These systems help you operate more efficiently, reduce errors, enhance the customer experience, and ultimately grow your […]

Fix Your Business Q&A Video

Recent Posts

  • 10 Workflows Systems Every Small Business Needs
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Grow Your Revenue with Retreats with Sheri Rosenthal
  • 15 Ways to Be More Profitable in Your Small Business
  • The SmallBizChat Podcast: Will AI Replace the SmallBizLady with Melinda Emerson
  • How to Reinvent Your Business: A 7-Step Guide to Starting Fresh and Scaling Online

#SmallBizChat

  • SmallBizChat Archive
  • @SmallBizLady

Business Advice

  • How to Start

SmallBizLady Store

Products

Free Chapter

Get In Touch

  • FAQ
  • Be a #SmallBizChat Guest
  • Contact Us
Copyright © 2025
Quintessence Entertainment, Inc
PO Box 280
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
(610) 352-0680
Privacy Policy · Refund Policy

Let’s Connect

  • facebook
  • instagram
  • tiktok
  • pinterest
  • linkedin
  • twitter
  • youtube
  • feedburner

Popup Image ×