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How To Go From Social to Closing a Sale

July 19, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

There can be a tendency as a small business to feel the need to jump on ALL of the social media platforms and start creating accounts. This is one strategy to get your slice of the social engagement pie. While it’s smart to connect with your customers on social media, biting off more than you […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Social Media Tagged With: @insightlyapp, social media

Why Now is the Time to Get Ready for the Holiday Shopping Season

October 7, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

The holiday shopping season is the most crucial period for many small businesses, often accounting for a significant portion of their annual revenue. As a small business owner, preparation is key to capitalizing on this busy time.  With Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday there are lots of opportunities to make serious money. Whether […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Featured Post, Grow Your Business, Social Media, Uncategorized, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: Black Friday sales strategy, boost holiday revenue, bundle offers for holidays, Cyber Monday marketing tips, ecommerce holiday planning, holiday packaging supplies, holiday sales inventory planning, holiday shopping preparation, increase holiday profits, maximize holiday sales, online ads for holiday season, prepare for holiday rush, retail business growth, retail strategy for holidays, seasonal sales boost, shipping preparation for holidays, small business holiday tips, small business marketing tips, small business staffing for holidays, video marketing for Black Friday

Social Media Marketing vs. Social Media Selling

September 9, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

The terms “social media marketing” and “social media selling” are often used interchangeably, leading to confusion among small businesses looking to leverage social platforms to grow their brand and boost sales. While both are crucial components of a comprehensive social media strategy, they serve distinct purposes and require different approaches. Understanding the key differences between […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Branding & Marketing, Customer Service, Grow Your Business, Social Media, Starting A Small Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: Brand Awareness, business growth, content strategy, customer engagement, digital marketing, lead generation, marketing tactics, online business, online sales, sales conversion, small business strategy, small business tips, social media marketing, social media selling, Social Media Strategy

27 Irresistible Formulas for Developing Headlines That Make People Click

August 26, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

When it comes to developing great content, your headlines are key. Headlines are your first—and often only—chance to capture the attention of potential readers. A compelling headline can mean the difference between a click and a pass. Whether you’re crafting headlines for blog posts, social media, or email marketing, mastering the art of headline writing […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business, Social Media, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: blog title formulas, business growth, click-worthy headlines, compelling headlines, content creation, content marketing, copywriting, digital marketing, email marketing, headline tips, headline writing, marketing strategies, online marketing, reader engagement, social media marketing

Design a Daily LinkedIn Prospecting Process

August 19, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

  Leveraging LinkedIn for prospecting can be a game-changer for your network growth and business development, especially if you are a B2B business. LinkedIn provides a powerful platform to connect with industry leaders, potential clients, and like-minded professionals. However, effective prospecting requires a structured approach. Here’s a comprehensive daily LinkedIn prospecting process to help you […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Customer Service, Grow Your Business, Social Media, Staying Productive, Your Small Business Tagged With: B2B networking, business growth, daily routine, lead generation, LinkedIn networking, LinkedIn prospecting, LinkedIn strategy, online networking, professional networking, social selling

SmallBizLady Summer Reading List 2024

July 29, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

It’s Summer, and that means it’s time to grab to good book and grow your expertise. There are many business books that have delivered an array of insightful and actionable reads. Here are a particular set of books that I find valuable for small business owners seeking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. Here are […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Cash Flow & Finance, Customer Service, Featured Post, Grow Your Business, How to Start, Leadership, Mompreneurs, My Recommendations, Social Media, Solopreneurs, Starting A Small Business, Teams, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: AI in business, Business Book Recommendations, business coaching, business knowledge, business leadership, business owner resources, Business Strategies, business success tips, customer centricity, entrepreneurship, financial management, innovation, leadership books, marketing books, must-read business books, small business books, small business growth, smallbizlady, summer reading list, sustainable business

How to Use Social Media to Close Business

September 25, 2017 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

We hear a lot about how social media creates brand awareness, establishes you as an expert, and propels your marketing. But what about social selling? Can you actually use social media platforms to close business, especially if you’re in the B2B space? The answer is YES, but know that social selling is an entirely different […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Social Media Tagged With: research, sales, social media marketing, social networking

Six Reasons Your Business Needs to Be on Social Media

September 1, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

As time rushes past, we are witnessing the world of digital marketing skyrocket into one of the most beneficial assets to a business’s success. The realm of social media has grown exponentially in the last 10 years and is now one of the most fruitful options a business can employ in the marketing world. The […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Social Media Tagged With: social media

3 Strategies to Boost Small Business Growth

April 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

3 strategies to boost small business growth

Starting and growing a small business requires a lot of hard work and a lot of knowledge. Many entrepreneurs who take the leap to start their own business fail to recognize that not only do they need to be a master in their own expertise of what they are offering as a product or service, […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Featured Post, Grow Your Business, Social Media Tagged With: email marketing, grow your small business, online sales, online sales strategies, selling online, small business growth, social media marketing

How to Leverage Facebook Ads for Your Small Business

March 16, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

How to Leverage Facebook Ads for Your Small Business Open Graph

It’s getting harder and harder to reach your audience online these days. Emails are going unopened. Social media newsfeeds are getting more clogged, making it harder for your update to be seen. One proven channel for reaching your audience, however, is Facebook ads. Because there are many ways to engage your social media audience with […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: Facebook ads, Facebook Advertising campaign, Facebook users, leverage facebook ads, marketing your business

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