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How to Turn Your Book into an Online Course

August 22, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article All books require explanation, even the #1 Book in the World – the Bible. So, why not explain your book? People oftentimes want to “hear” or ask questions about a particular statement, chapter, etc. Wouldn’t it be great to give them an opportunity to get their questions answers by turning your book into […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: online course, repurposing content

How Your Small Business Can Create a Highly Engaged Organization

August 15, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article I’ve always had a keen interest in helping small, diverse and disadvantaged businesses. I’ve found that when given the opportunity to compete in a fair and transparent environment, these companies are very successful at winning new business when going “head-to-head” with larger organizations.  And it makes sense that they would.  Their very makeup […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: build a team, engaged organization

5 Tech Trends Every Small Business Needs To Follow

August 8, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

­­Guest Article Technology is the future of business. There is absolutely no doubt that the next five years or so will bring big changes in technological trends that will shape the way people buy and sell, and subsequently, how and where entrepreneurs do business. Whether you are thinking about business applications or marketing methods, it […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: technology trends

3 Lessons to Beat the Fear While Starting Your Small Business

July 18, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article How many times have you thought that life would be easier if you worked for yourself? Or perhaps your time more productive and outcomes more impactful if you avoided a lengthy commute, strict working hours, or conflicts with managers? It took me more than three jobs, many frustrating bosses, and a clear need […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: fear in business, starting your business

How Can Seasonal Businesses Better Manage Cash Flow?

July 25, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article While there are many advantages to running a seasonal business, one of the primary challenges is managing cash flow – having enough money on hand to get ready for the busy season, making the most of the revenue generated in season, and having enough money on hand to survive in the off season. […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: manage cash flow, seasonal business

5 Costly Payroll Mistakes SMBs Should Avoid

July 4, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article Payroll is hard enough in a company of one. Anyone who has grown a business from their individual desk to multiple employees knows managing timesheets, invoicing, and worst of all, taxes, is not an easy burden to bear. The larger your business grows, the bigger that burden becomes—and so too does the room […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: payroll mistakes, small business payroll

Your 10-Step Mid-Year Small Business Check-Up

July 11, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article For small business owners, early July is a great time to assess how the year is shaping up, make adjustments that boost revenue or reduce expenses, and take advantage of new opportunities. But how do you get started and what should you focus on? The Business Advisory Services team at Excelsior Growth Fund […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: assess your business, business checkup

How to Make Serious Money on Amazon

June 20, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Guest Article What started as an online bookstore has turned into one of the largest companies in the world covering businesses that range from books to transoceanic shipping to video streaming.  It also empowers entrepreneurs to make a great deal of money by providing an online shopping platform. There are many different ways to make […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: selling on amazon

How to Source Local Talent For Your Small Business

June 27, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article In the digital age communication, collaboration, and creativity are now possible on greater levels, and the way business is conducted has been revitalized. In a world of video conferencing, social media platforms, and all-new tech tools, we are now more connected than ever before. Integrating these tools can enable any business to thrive. […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles, Your Small Business Tagged With: sourcing talent, staffing

How to Survive in Small Business with Limited Capital

July 26, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

It’s not easy running a small business with limited capital. If you are just starting out a new business venture, the challenges are even greater. Limited capital is the single biggest factor in determining how much you can, and cannot do to meet the needs of your customers. Having limited funds does not need to […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles Tagged With: cash flow, small business

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