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How to Develop a One-Page Marketing Plan

May 7, 2015 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 @thep3solution. Sherron Washington is an energetic marketing and communication professional, with a record of achievement in creating innovative marketing and […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @thep3solution, Sherron Washington, small business marketing plan

How to Reset Your Business to Reach Personal Success

April 30, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

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 @jakenawrocki. As a recognized expert in motivational speaking and life transformation concepts, Jacob Nawrocki has reached over a half million people with his top-rated podcast […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @jakenawrocki, Jacob Nawrocki, small business leadership

From Self Employed to CEO: What it Takes to Build a Successful Business

April 23, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 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@2motivate. Lisa Nichols is CEO of Motivating the Masses, one of the top training and development companies in the world, a best-selling […]

Filed Under: How to Start, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @2motivate, CEO, entrepreneur, Lisa Nichols, self employed

How To Build Your Indispensable Network

April 16, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 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 @pamslim. Pamela Slim is an award-winning author, speaker and leader in the new world of work. She spent the first 10 years of […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @pamslim, build your network, Pamela Slim, small business networking

Who is on #SmallBizChat April 2015

April 8, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#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.  Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter.  Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: @2motivate, @jakenawrocki, @kemwashcpa, @pamslim, @tallenhanes, Jacob Nawrocki, Kemberley Washington, Lisa Nichols, Pamela Slim, SmallBizChat, Tracy A. Hanes

How To Align Your Personal Finances With Your Small Business

April 9, 2015 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 @kemwashcpa. Growing up in the heart of New Orleans, it is the different spelling of her name, family makeup and unique […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @kemwashcpa, Kemberley Washington, personal finances, small business finances

How to Gain Authority in Your Local Market for Your Small Business

April 2, 2015 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 @tallenhanes. Tracy A. Hanes is the President of T. Allen Hanes & Associates. He is also the Vice President of “The […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @tallenhanes, authority marketing, small business marketing, Tracy A. Hanes

How to Prepare Your Credit to Start Your Business

March 26, 2015 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 @kinglevi, Levi King, CEO of tonight’s sponsor Creditera @creditera. Levi is the founder and CEO of Creditera, the first company allowing business owners […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @kinglevi, Creditera

Who is on #SmallBizChat March 2015

February 27, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#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.  Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter.  Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: @10geekjames, @kinglevi, @marshawnevans, @meika_mashack, Creditera, James Kies, Levi King, Marshawn Evans Daniels, Meika Mashack

How to Succeed in Life and in Business

December 18, 2014 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Melinda Emerson, Twitter’s @SmallBizLady offers business advice and encouragement to more than three million entrepreneurs every week online. Forbes magazine named her the top woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. She’s a successful businesswoman, a social media expert, a best-selling author and journalist, and a dynamic and stimulating speaker. We decided to turn the […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: 2nd Edition, 7 Essential Principles of Small Business Success, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, SmallBizChat

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