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November 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Transition to Employee Ownership and Find a Winning Franchise

November 17, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page or my YouTube Channel.  Sarah Durham is an entrepreneur […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: employee ownership, franchise, iconic brand, networking, transition to employee ownership, winning franchise opportunity

October 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Fund and Grow Your Small Business Revenue Streams

October 20, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: build multiple streams of income, entrepreneurs, funding, fundraising, small business revenues

October 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Build an Unforgettable Brand and Build Trust

October 6, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page or my YouTube Channel.  Angela Durant is a Brand […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: building a brand, grow your business, new marketing, pitching products and services, special program for women entrepreneurs

September 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Be a Better Salesperson and Grow Your Coaching Business

September 22, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

September 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Be a Better Salesperson and Grow Your Coaching Business Open Graph

#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: attract ideal customer, debt free, grow your coaching business, launch online, sales

August 2022 #SmallBizChat: Converting LinkedIn Connections to Conversations

August 18, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: elements of business success, leverage LinkedIn, LinkedIn branding, power of faith, Unbreakable Leadership, use LinkedIn to sell

July 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Plan Your Business Transition

July 14, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

July 2022 #SmallBizChat_ How to Plan Your Business Transition OG

#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: adversity, business exit strategy, Business Transition Plan, buying a franchise, scaling a business, sell a business

June 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Get Federal Contracts Without Writing Proposals

June 16, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: business leadership, change, federal contracting, grow your business, imposter syndrome

May 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Manage a Remote Workforce And How to Become a Book Author

May 19, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: book publishing, remote work, remote workforce, self-publishing, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

May 2022 #SmallBizChat:  How to Build a Business that Generates Income for a Lifetime 

May 5, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: build a business, grow your business, income, income for life, speaking, sustainable business model

July 2021 #Smallbizchat: Leveraging Customer Service as a Value Proposition

July 22, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: achieving small business goals, black woman-owned family business, grow your business online, Leveraging Customer Service, pivoting your business, Run a Successful Online Business, Value Proposition

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