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Five Free Resources for Making Infographics

July 6, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

By now we have all heard (and maybe even repeated) the axiom that visuals increase audience engagement. However, using sources like Shutterstock or Getty Images for attractive visuals is only part of the equation. Infographics are another source of visual communication and have the advantage of being portable, linkable, and able to break down complex […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Technology Tagged With: infographics software

What Every Small Business Should Know About Digital Crime

June 30, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article It seems like every few weeks has revealed another major hacking case, where a group of malicious agents break into the computer system of a major company or government agency and steal the personal information of workers or customers. All kinds of companies seem to be at risk for these kinds of attacks, […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: @LeeYing101, computer hacking, Lee Ying, phishing, virtual security

SmallBizLady’s 5 Favorite Cloud Computing Tools

June 29, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

I’m a firm believer in working smarter, not harder. That’s why you’ve gotta love all the cool cloud computing tools that have popped up over the past several years. Now, I’m no expert, and there are certainly more tools than I have time to cover in a single blog post, but I want to share […]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: cloud computing, cloud software, DropBox, Google Apps for Work, Infusionsoft, Microsoft Office 365, SumoMe

8 Traffic-Driving SEO Tips

June 8, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

The secret to getting more visitors (and customers) on your website is knowing how to attract them. That, my friends, is what Search Engine Optimization — also called SEO — is all about. But don’t despair! You don’t have to be a technological whiz kid to be able to make SEO work for your small […]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: keywords, search engine optimization, SEO, website traffic

Four Tips for Women to Take the Fear Out of Tech

May 19, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Sponsored Post These days, all it takes is a stroll through the business section of your local bookstore or a quick glimpse at CNBC to recognize that women are stepping out from supporting roles, showcasing their entrepreneurial prowess, and embracing technology at record rates. Recent data supports that theory. Currently, more than 9.1 million firms in […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Technology Tagged With: @cindy_bates, @MSFT4Work, Cindy Bates, Microsoft, small business technology, women and technology

Ready for the Cloud, But Don’t Know Where to Start?

May 29, 2015 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Being resistant to technology will get you nowhere these days. After all, small businesses are more efficient by leveraging smartphones, apps, and software programs to save time and money. If you make a mental shift and consider the benefits of adding cloud computing to the list of technology used in your company, you will be […]

Filed Under: Technology Tagged With: cloud solutions, cloud storage

Engage Your Customers on Twitter in Just 30 Minutes a Day

April 6, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Social media has revolutionized the face of customer engagement because of how easy it is for people to connect with one another. Nonetheless as an entrepreneur, your time is extremely valuable and you want to get the most out of your social media efforts. I believe you should focus on one social media account to […]

Filed Under: Social Media, Technology Tagged With: managing time with social media, social media, twitter

What You Need to Know About SEO as a Small Business Owner

January 27, 2015 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Guest Article If you’re a business owner ready to make a big splash in the online world, then you need to know a thing or two about SEO. Maybe you already know that SEO is good for your website because it can get your business more leads. But there’s a few key details you need […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Technology Tagged With: @EricsonAyMires, Ericson Ay Mires, search engine optimization, SEO

How to Improve Cyber Security in Your Small Business

January 22, 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 Brian Moran @brianmoran. As the Founder & CEO of Brian Moran & Associates, Brian is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs to run better businesses. […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Technology Tagged With: @brianmoran, @nortononline, antivirus, Brian Moran, computer virus, cyber security, Norton

How to Use Technology in Real Time to Interact With Customers

March 12, 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 @10geekjames.  James Kies is a battle hardened Agility Consultant that has a gift for helping companies improve quality, morale and profits. […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Technology Tagged With: @10geekjames, James Kies, small business technology

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