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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

How to Develop a Successful Online Business

December 11, 2014 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 8-9pm ET. This week’s guest is Steven Power @StevenRPower. Steven is the President of Bigcommerce. Previously he was the founder and CEO of ReachLocal Australia. Steve brings extensive leadership experience in […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Technology Tagged With: @bigcommerce, @StevenRPower, ecommerce, Steve R. Power

How to Improve Your Small Business Website

August 16, 2012 By Melinda Emerson 8 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 Akilah Thompkins-Robinson, @AKZMeDesigns.  Akilah is the owner of AKZMe Designs, LLC (www.akzmedesigns.com), specializing in web and print design, website content management, and […]

Filed Under: Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Technology Tagged With: @AKZMeDesigns, Akilah Thompkins-Robinson, blogging, small business info, website design

SmallBizLady’s 5 Holiday Gifts For Small Business Owners

December 3, 2014 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you have some extra cash burning a hole in your pocket this holiday season, I have some ideas about some cool toys you might want to invest in for your small business. This list could be helpful if your accountant has told you to go on a shopping spree as a tax planning measure. […]

Filed Under: My Recommendations, Technology Tagged With: Canon VIXIA Mini X Video Camera, gifts for small business owners, holiday gifts, HP printer Officejet Pro X, Plantronics Voyager Edge Bluetooth headset, Samsung Galaxy S 5, Surface Pro III by Microsoft

The 5 Best Places to Circulate Your Content Online

December 1, 2014 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

You’ve poured all your energy into writing amazing blog content, whitepapers, or ebooks, and now you need an audience. Sure, you’re sharing it with your social media audience, but that’s not netting the visits and downloads you really want. While you can waste plenty of time trying to amplify your content’s reach in the wrong […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Technology Tagged With: press release, share content, social bookmarking

How Google My Business Works for Your Small Business

November 4, 2014 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Guest Article Google recently rolled out an upgrade to the Google+ dashboard called Google My Business.  Active Google+ users may have noticed this upgrade in the top right hand corner of their Google+ page next to the +Name and before the notifications bell.  The icon appears as a small set of nine squares and when […]

Filed Under: Guest Articles, Social Media, Technology Tagged With: @TravisThorpe, Google, Google My Business, Travis Thorpe

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