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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Protect Your Small Business From Cybercrime with Kristin Judge


September 3, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kristin Judge is a speaker, cybersecurity expert, and a dedicated advocate against cybercrime. She is the CEO and President of Cyber Crime Support Network and the Principal and owner of Opcio Solutions, LLC, both of which strive to promote cybersafety. Additionally, Kristin is a member of the World Economic Forum’s Partnership Against Cybercrime alliance. Before […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: cybercrime, cybercriminals, cybersecurity best practices, scams, small business cybercrimes, tactics scammers use, victim of cybercrime

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Mastering Your Brand Story with Kim I. Plyler

September 10, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Kim I. Plyler is the CEO and president of SahlComm Inc., a public relations and creative communications firm based in Pennsylvania. Kim is a public speaker, PR strategist, Certified Optimize Coach, and author of Master Your Story, It Matters! She has written speeches for admirals in the US navy, has an education in theatre […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: authenticity, brand, brand story, brand strategy, company narrative, connect with people, refurbishing your brand

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Understanding PPP Loans with Dawn Brolin

September 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Dawn Brolin is a certified public accountant, fraud examiner, and the Chief Executive Office of Powerful Accounting, a nationally recognized accounting, tax, and consulting firm. Dawn has in-depth accounting and business expertise, working in the field for more than nineteen years. She is a QuickBooks expert, a former member of the Intuit Accountant Advisory […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: bookkeeping, financial paperwork, financial reporting, government-funded resources, Paycheck Protection Program loan, PPP loan forgiveness, PPP loan money

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Understanding the Needs of Children and Teachers During COVID-19 with Steve Bollar

September 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Steve Bollar is an education expert and the Founder of Stand Tall Steve, a company that works with forward-thinking organizations to improve their culture and develop new ideas and leadership skills. Steve is a virtual and live motivational speaker, consultant, mentor, trainer, professional personality, and coach. He is the author of Stand Tall Leadership: Stand […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: changing situation in schools, COVID-19 education system, education, hybrid learning, positive reinforcement, teachers, virtual learning

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Being Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo

October 1, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Mary Fran Bontempo is the Co-Founder of Brilliantly Resilient, a podcast that teaches audiences strategies and tools to thrive in the face of adversity and beyond. Mary is a TEDx speaker and the author of four books, including The 15-Minute Master, which focuses on her son’s heroin addiction and how to navigate a crisis. She […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: being brilliantly resilient, coping mechanism, finding motivation, power of faith, prepare for the unexpected, resilience, tribe of people

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Treating Your Business Like a Private Club with Dawnna St. Louis

October 13, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dawnna St. Louis is an in-demand international speaker and sales and revenue acceleration coach. She is called the ‘coach’s coach’ when she works with subject matter experts to turn their expertise into high-profit coaching and speaking businesses. Next year, she will launch her Fyrebrand-certified coaching program for those who want to be successful business coaches […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: coaching, customers, funnel, marketing strategies, revenue

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It & Quit It with Paul Getter, Catherine Brown, and Dawwna St. Louis

October 20, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Catherine Brown understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first company with two small boys at home in 2003 and now runs a sales training firm called ExtraBold Sales. Catherine is a veteran of over 25 years of selling, recruiting, and fundraising with nonprofits. In her new book, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: build a business, internet marketing, old-school marketing tip, sales, speaking business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Handle Inflation in Your Small Business

September 22, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Today, I’m offering my thoughts and advice on inflation and your small business. I share my take on how you can handle inflation and thrive in the current landscape by doing things such as raising prices, managing productivity, and using strategic financing. I talk about the importance of knowing exactly where your cash flow is […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: budget, cash flow, debt, Hiring, inflation, managing productivity, weathering inflation

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Create Unbreakable Leadership with Michelle Snow

September 8, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Michelle Snow is a seasoned business coach who helps small business owners achieve “championship-like” success. She is a Philanthropist, Award Winning Trainer, Speaker, and Executive Consultant who helps her clients grow their leadership to grow their businesses.  She is CEO of Grow with Snow, a Professional & Leadership Development firm based in Philadephia. PA. After […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business leadership, coaches, effective leaders, flexible, unbreakable leader

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Boost Your Sales with Internet Marketing with Paul Getter

September 29, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Paul Getter, The Internet Marketing Nerd, was broke in 2009, struggling and delivering phone books out of the back of his car. After teaching himself about the power of internet marketing, he created The Internet Marketing Nerd and quickly became one of the most sought-after marketing experts in the world. He has spent over […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

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