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8 Ideas to Grow Your Coaching Business

June 26, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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No matter the sphere you coach in, whether life coaching, business, sales, marketing, or something else, you know the power of guidance and the transformation it can bring. As a coach, you help others realize their potential, overcome hurdles, and reach their goals.  But what about your own business growth? As a seasoned coach with […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: coaching, coaching business, grow your coaching business, personal brand, seasoned coach

7 Steps to Become a Bestselling Author

June 19, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Unlocking the coveted title of a ‘bestselling author’ isn’t just about storytelling; it’s about transforming your unique expertise into a literary masterpiece that resonates with your target audience. When you share your insights, experience, and wisdom through a book, you cement your thought leadership and expand your brand beyond the confines of your field. But […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: becoming a bestselling author, bestseller, book launch, Unique Author Brand, writing skills

Should Your Small Business Upgrade to an ERP System?

June 5, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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If you’re a small business owner, you probably wear many hats and juggle numerous tasks. You likely use different software solutions for various aspects of your business – accounting, customer relations, inventory management, and shipping. But imagine a world where all these functions are consolidated into one system. This is the magic of Enterprise Resource […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: ERP system, ERP system for small business, modern ERP system, Switching to an ERP system, the power of ERP systems

How to Pitch Yourself to a Podcast: A Podcast Pitching Guide for Small Business Owners

May 22, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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My ongoing series about podcasting for small business owners has covered the 10 steps to start a podcast and 14 ways to promote a podcast. Now, we will take a different angle and focus on how to pitch yourself to a podcast as a guest. This article is for small business owners who don’t necessarily […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: guest on a podcast, Podcast Pitch, podcasting for small business owners, power of podcasts, start a podcast

14 Ways to Promote a Podcast

May 15, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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In my last blog post, I shared a simple 10-step system for starting a podcast. Now, I want to help take you the rest of the way by sharing 14 ways to promote a podcast so you can get more listeners and followers. By leveraging these promotion strategies, you’ll be able to elevate your podcast’s […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: Apple Podcasts, email marketing, podcast landing page, promote a podcast, Spotify

How to Start a Podcast in 10 Easy Steps

May 8, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Did you hear the news? The SmallBizChat Podcast just celebrated its 200th episode! As a successful podcaster, I often receive questions from fellow small business owners who are curious about podcasting but aren’t sure how to start their own show. If you’ve been considering podcasting as a way to connect with your audience, you’re in […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: podcast name, podcast recording software, podcasting for small business, promoting podcast, start a podcast

Happy National Small Business Week 2023

May 1, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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National Small Business Week 2023 (NSBW) kicks off from May 1 — May 6, 2023. This annual week-long celebration honors the nation’s small businesses with events occurring nationwide and online. America’s 33 million small businesses should take a BOW and celebrate their hard work and service to their customers.  National Small Business Week was created by […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business apps, cashflow, delegate, national small business week 2023, new business owners

Video SEO: How Video Can Improve Your SEO Efforts

April 24, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Lights, camera, action! Welcome to the thrilling world of video SEO, where small business owners can unleash the power of engaging videos to skyrocket their online presence. With the digital landscape constantly evolving, it’s time to embrace video marketing and make a lasting impression on your audience. I’ve been covering this topic all month, so […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: digital marketing skills, online marketing, online visibility, SEO strategy, video SEO strategy

Instagram Reels vs TikTok: Which Is Better for 2023 Video Marketing?

April 17, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Video is hot right now, and I know many small business owners are eager to dive in. Last time, I covered the ‘what,’ sharing 10 video marketing ideas you can try. Today let’s tackle the ‘where.’ One of the questions I have been getting recently is whether small businesses should use Instagram Reels or TikTok. […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: instagram reels, snackable videos, TikTok, video marketing, video storytelling

12 Reasons to Use Video Marketing in Your Small Business

April 3, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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In today’s rapidly changing world, small business owners must constantly adapt their marketing strategies to stay competitive. One powerful tool that’s proven highly effective is video marketing. I’ve seen incredible results using video marketing, and I’ve been encouraging more small businesses to try it, too (for example, listen to my 2022 podcast, Demystifying TikTok). If […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: marketing strategy, power of video marketing, search engines, small business video marketing, video content

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