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How to Earn 6 Figures (or More) in 2013

March 7, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 3 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 @darnyellejervey. Darnyelle A. Jervey, MBA is an award winning author, sought after speaker, award-winning certified business coach and marketing consultant. […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Grow Your Business, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @darnyellejervey, Darnyelle Jervey, entrepreneur, small business, SmallBizChat

Everything You Need to Know About Your 2013 Small Business Taxes

March 14, 2013 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 @BarbaraWeltman.  Barbara Weltman is a respected corporate speaker, contributing editor, author of more than a dozen books from major publishers, […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @BarbaraWeltman, Barbara Weltman, small business taxes

Where to Go When the Bank Says No. Finding Alternative Funding for Your Small Business

March 21, 2013 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 @KarleneSinRob.  Karlene Sinclair-Robinson is the Managing Member of KsR Solutions LLC, a business consulting firm focused on strategic business solutions, […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: Karlene Sinclair-Robinson, karlenesinrob, small business alternative funding, small business financing, small business funding

How To Use Social Media to Drum Up PR for Your Small Business

March 28, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 3 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 Cathy Larkin, founder of WebSavvyPR.com,is a seasoned PR pro who writes, speaks, coaches and consults on how social media, blogging […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Social Media Tagged With: @CathyWebSavvyPR, cathy larkin, small business public relations, social media

How to Build a Million Dollar Business

February 7, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 4 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 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Richelle Shaw, @RichelleShaw. Richelle Shaw is an author, speaker and entrepreneur.  She is the leading expert and authority in building successful million […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @richelleshaw, business planning, Richelle Shaw, SmallBizChat

Is it Possible to Work With Your Spouse in Your Small Business?

February 14, 2013 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 @AskVasavi. Vasavi Kumar is a certified life coach, transformational speaker, and business-savvy entrepreneur who combines direct, down-to-earth insight and genuine passion for […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @askvasavi, entrepreneur, relationship management, Vasavi Kumar, work with spouse

Overcoming the Mental Challenges of Starting a Business

February 21, 2013 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 Cate Moore @Tru_Vitality.  Cate is a regular contributor to the online publication of Eligible Magazine, author of the e-book: The […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: @tru_vitality, Cate Moore, relationship management, start a business

How to Become a Successful Global CEO Under Age 30

February 28, 2013 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 Muthoni Maingi, @NonieMG.  Muthoni started Deviate, her own Brand Strategy and Management agency at 24, after working for five years […]

Filed Under: How to Start, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Women in Business Tagged With: @NonieMG, business planning, entrepreneur, expand globally, Muthoni Maingi

How to Get Your Small Business Organized for 2013

January 3, 2013 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 Debbie Lillard @Debbielillard Debbie is an internationally recognized expert on Home Organizing, featured on A&E’s Hoarders and HGTV’s Mission: Organization. Debbie runs Space to Spare, […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: @debbielillard, business planning, Debbie Lillard, staying organized

Who is on SmallBizChat in January 2013?

January 4, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 1 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.  Join me live every Wednesday, 8PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter.  Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: @akassar, @debbielillard, @DIY marketers, @warrenbobrow1, @YvonneBynoe, diy marketing, email marketing, organizing your business, small business funding, small business marketing

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