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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

The Art of Successful Lead Follow-Up: Tips and Tricks

March 27, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As a small business owner, you know that generating leads is only the first step in the sales process. Following up is essential to turn them into paying customers. Lead follow-up is often neglected, yet it’s critical to converting leads into sales. This article will discuss why lead follow-up is important, different follow-up methods, and […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: converting leads into sales, lead follow-up, leads, referrals, sales process

20 Email Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners

March 20, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Email marketing is a powerful tool for small businesses to engage with their audience, drive traffic to their website, and ultimately increase sales. But with so many emails flooding inboxes every day, it can be tough to make your message stand out. To help you create effective email campaigns, I’ve compiled 20 of my favorite […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: a/b testing, email marketing analytics, growing email list, personalization, segmentation, sign-ups

How to Create an Email List to Grow Your Small Business

March 13, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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An email list is essential for any business looking to expand its reach, establish brand awareness, and increase revenue. However, I know many entrepreneurs struggle to create and grow their email lists. In this article, I will share how to create an email list and answer other related questions. We’ll cover: How to create an […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: email list, grow email list, lead magnet, list-building strategies, ultimate guide to email marketing

Getting Started with Email Marketing: What Is Email Marketing + Other Top Questions Answered

March 6, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Email marketing has become a crucial aspect of the overall marketing strategy for small business owners. It is a cost-effective method of reaching out to customers and prospects with relevant information about products, services, promotions, and events. But if you are just starting, I’m sure you have many questions. In this blog post, I will […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: email list, email marketing best practices, email marketing campaigns, email marketing strategy, small business email marketing

15 Tips to Attract Customers to Your Small Business

February 13, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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I’ve been a small business coach for a long time now, and it’s interesting how the big questions never change. Whether a person just started their small business or has been running it for a while, they ask me, “How do I attract customers?” The truth is that there isn’t one thing you need to […]

Filed Under: 15 Things Series, Grow Your Business Tagged With: ask for referrals, content marketing, Customer Service, email marketing, social media selling

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