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10 Bible Verses Every Small Business Owner Needs

January 18, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 85 Comments

As a Christian and a family focused entrepreneur, I believe that faith is a key ingredient in small business success.  In this current economy, the people of God must remember that if you honor God through your business he will direct your path. Each year, I pick a bible verse as my theme for the […]

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12 Bible Verses Every Small Business Owner Needs For 2012

April 9, 2012 By Melinda Emerson 78 Comments

I normally do this post at the top of the year, but I was inspired to wait until now.  With Easter upon us, I though this post would be particularly meaningful at this time of year.   My religious theme for 2012 is, “Either I win or I learn, but with God’s help I never lose.” […]

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Work from Home Success Strategies

March 23, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Working from home can be great. I have done it for most of the last eight years in my business since my team became virtual. Isolation is the main thing you are dealing with when you are by yourself, but if your kids and partner are home too because the schools are closed with this […]

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Best of the Blog 2019

December 30, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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2019 was the 9th anniversary of the start of this blog. The mission of my work is to end small business failure. The nature of business marketing has changed significantly in the last few years. This year, I strategically spent time helping you, my readers, get your arms around the new rules of small business […]

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SmallBizLady’s Summer Small Business Reading List 2019

June 3, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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It’s the beginning of June, and I find that summer is a great time to read books that I’ve been meaning to read, but just haven’t gotten around to. You know, books like Story Brand by Donald Miller that everyone keeps talking about. There are some brilliant books that have been released in the last […]

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Top 12 Podcasts for Small Business Owners

December 20, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

12 Podcasts for Small Business Owners

Listening to podcasts is a great way to learn something when you are on the go. I’m a big fan of going for a long walk or drive and checking out a new episode from some of my favorite business experts. If you are trying to pick up some new skills, or develop a new […]

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#SmallBizChat Interviews: Best of 2018

December 27, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. Then, every Thursday we publish the complete interviews from our amazing authors and guests. I hope that you have enjoyed the #SmallBizChat interviews we’ve done this year! In case you […]

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Best Small Business Guest Bloggers for 2018

December 31, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Every Tuesday on succeedasyourownboss.com, we feature guest bloggers from all over the world who share valuable insight about how to start and grow a small business. This is all in support of our mission to End Small Business Failure, and I appreciate that these small business guest bloggers take the time to share advice from […]

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How to Look Great on Facebook Live Video

August 27, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Everyone is doing live video these days. I understand that people want to be authentic and share organic moments of brilliance from anywhere, but unless you want to look like some reporter on 60 Minutes is trying to conceal your identity, I suggest that you set up a professional mini studio, with audio and lighting you […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Branding & Marketing, My Recommendations, Technology Tagged With: audio tools, facebook live video, lighting tools

Magazines and Newspapers Every Small Business Owner Should Read

April 5, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

Every business owner should subscribe to at least one industry trade publication and local Business Journal newspapers to generate leads to stay connected with the regional business community. Recommended publications: American City Business Journals – Bizjournals is the new media division of American City Business Journals, the nation’s largest publisher of metropolitan business newspapers. It […]

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