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Who is on #SmallBizChat August 2016

July 29, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

   #SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation 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 on Twitter every Wednesday 8-9pm ET. Be sure to follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @BarryMoltz, @Bloominari, @PhilGerb, @SmallBizWhisper, @WendyYBailey, small business, SmallBizChat

How To Find the Right Social Media Partner for Your Small Business @BeeSmartSocial

July 28, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Julie Bee, @BeeSmartSocial. Julie Bee is the owner and operator of BeeSmart Social Media. Since 2010 BeeSmart has provided affordable […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Uncategorized Tagged With: small business, social media

The Golf Course for Small Business Owners: How to Use Networking to Your Advantage

July 21, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Stacey A Gordon @StaceyAGordon. Stacey is an entrepreneur, speaker, and diversity & inclusion trainer. She is the author of LinkedIn’s top rated resume course with […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat

How to Stay Motivated in Your Small Business

July 14, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Jason and Jodi Womack, @JasonWomack and @JodiWomack. JASON and JODI WOMACK are the founders of The Womack Company, an international training firm […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: gain momentum, motivation, small business

How To Deliver Truly Superior Customer Service in Your Small Business

July 7, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Jay Baer @JayBaer. Jay Baer is The World’s Most Inspirational Marketing and Online Customer Service Speaker. Jay shows you how […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @JayBaer, Customer Service, small business

Who is on #SmallBizChat July 2016

July 1, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation 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.   Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join the conversation.   In July, each #SmallBizChat will be focused on marketing […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @BeeSmartSocial, @JasonWomack, @JayBaer, @JodiWomack, @StaceyAGordon, smalllbizchat

How To Write a Business Plan for your Small Business

June 23, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Barbara Findlay Schenck, @bizstrong. Barbara is a small business and marketing strategist who helps people plan, start, brand, market and, […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @Bizstrong, entrepreneur, small business

Who is on #SmallBizChat June 2016

May 31, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation 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.   Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join the conversation.   In June, each #SmallBizChat will be focused on marketing […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Featured SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @Bizstrong, @bweaversmith, @mybizon, @TheCoachMiguel, @thewhalehunters, @WDSPRMaven, smalllbizchat

How To Develop the Leadership Skills Your Small Business Needs

June 16, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Miguel de Jesus, @TheCoachMiguel . Miguel is a highly accomplished, results-oriented C-level leader with more than 30+ years experience leading business management and […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @TheCoachMiguel, entrepreneur, small business

How To Get Your Small Business Noticed!

June 9, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Becky S. Wilson, @WDSPRMaven. Becky is the Chief Visibility Officer at WDS Marketing & Public Relations, a boutique agency based in Overland […]

Filed Under: Featured SmallBizChat, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @WDSPRMaven, entrepreneur, small business

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