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How to Get Testimonials From (Almost) All Your Clients

April 9, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

how to get testimonials

Testimonials are the lifeblood of a small business. In fact, 86 percent of consumers read reviews for a local business, and 57 percent of consumers will only use a business if it has 4+ stars. When I first started out as a mortgage broker, I thought that if I was patient and delivered exceptional customer […]

Filed Under: Customer Service, Guest Articles Tagged With: client testimonials, customer reviews, feedback, How to Get Testimonials, how to request for a testimonial, reviews, testimonials

5 Ways to Make Your Next Exit Interview Count

April 2, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

exit interview

Your employee just quit, but you don’t know why. Sure, you have the public reason; the one he firsts tell you and the rest of the team. But you’re quite certain there’s more to the story. So how can you discover the truth? Answer: give him an exit interview. What Is an Exit Interview? An […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Leadership, Your Small Business Tagged With: departing employee, employees, Exit Interview, How to Conduct an Exit Interview, hr exit interviews, hr interview tips

5 Ways to Improve Your Visibility on Search Engines in 2019

February 21, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

visibility on search engines

Whatever business you’re doing today, a considerable number of your potential customers use search engines. They use them to find the right businesses to provide solutions to their problems. How would you rate your visibility on search engines? Does your business appear for the right search terms? If it doesn’t, you’ve been losing many potential […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: search engine optimization, SEO, visibility on search engines

5 Tips for Amazon Sellers to Increase Sales

March 5, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Amazon sellers

Sales on Amazon come down to two main factors: bringing more traffic to your site and converting that traffic into sales. There are several tactics Amazon sellers can implement to improve both of these factors and increase sales volume. Apply them effectively, and you will see your sales go through the roof. Here are our […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: Amazon, amazon seller, business tips, e-commerce, small business, small business tips

How On-the-Go Solopreneurs Can Out-Earn Software Engineers

March 12, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

on-the-go solopreneurs

Everybody knows tech talent can earn a lot of money — well into the six-figure range. And while it seems like on-the-go solopreneurs like dog walkers or fitness trainers can’t compete on earnings — the fact is that they can, and do! At the most basic level, all of these professions are about delivering a […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Solopreneurs, Technology Tagged With: business success, business technology, On-the-Go Solopreneur, solopreneur, solopreneur tools, technology

Why It’s Important to Use Professional Invoices as a Freelancer

March 19, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

professional invoices

When you first started freelance, you were likely asking all sorts of questions such as how do I find clients or what is an invoice? Luckily, over time you’ve learned the tricks of the trade and know the ins and outs of being a successful freelancer. But, there’s always room to grow and learn. One […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Guest Articles, Solopreneurs Tagged With: Automation & Invoicing, freelance invoice, Making Invoices, Professional Invoices, successful freelancer

How to Handle Entrepreneurial Stress

February 5, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Entrepreneurial Stress

It is common to find stories of entrepreneurs who talk about their journey through struggles and the perseverance they needed to find the success they enjoy. On the other hand, little is said about the mental health struggles that many entrepreneurs go through caused by entrepreneurial stress. The entrepreneurial battles with perfectionism, meeting targets, and […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles Tagged With: Entrepreneurial Stress, handling stress, managing stress, stress in business, work and life balance

How to Generate Business Leads on Autopilot With Cold Emails

February 12, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

cold email

Cold emailing is one of the most popular methods of generating new leads, and it’s easy to see why, with low costs and the ability to rapidly scale your efforts. However, although anyone can send a cold email, sending one that consistently generates new business is a skill that—judging from my inbox—few have mastered. At […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Guest Articles Tagged With: build leads, cold email, create a lead magnet, digital marketing, email marketing, internet marketing

10 E-commerce Best Practices for Small Businesses

January 29, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

E-commerce Best Practices

You have a small business now, and you know you want it to grow. Growth means more customers, more revenue, more inventory, and more success. Before you can get to this space, however, you have to set some practices in motion that will foster natural and lasting growth. Check out these 10 e-commerce best practices […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Featured Post, Guest Articles, Uncategorized, Your Small Business Tagged With: best small business websites, e-commerce, E-commerce Best Practices, small business, small business website

7 Signs It’s Time to Relocate Your Business

January 22, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

relocate your business

Whether an old or new business, it can be easy for companies to think that relocating to a new base can solve the majority of their business problems. However, the probable causes of the problems first need to be assessed to determine if relocating is the solution. It’s important to know what problems can be […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Featured Post, Grow Your Business, Guest Articles, Your Small Business Tagged With: business decisions, business relocation, jamie costello, relocate your business, relocation

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