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How to Enjoy a Vacation When You’re a Freelancer

June 16, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

When you freelance, there’s no one you can immediately delegate to. And it’s not like you can inform your boss of your intention to take a couple of weeks off, and get paid for the privilege either. This is not a gripe at the unfairness of it all when you are a freelancer; obviously there […]

Blogging for Small Business Part I – How to Develop a Content Strategy

June 1, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

I’ve been blogging for 12 years, and I will tell you that it’s no small thing to build a brand online using content. To develop a blog, you need to define the purpose for your blog, a specific target audience, an engaging content strategy, and build up a significant following in social media, if you […]

How to Qualify for PPP Loan Forgiveness

May 25, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you were one of the fortunate small businesses that we’re able to secure a Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP loan), I know you want to make sure that you don’t need to pay it back. I’ve been doing some digging on this, and I hope this post will provide guidance and a better understanding […]

6 Tips For Time Management At A Startup

May 12, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In contrast to the popular saying – Time is money, time is a lot more valuable than money; it is life itself. One of the major challenges business owners, especially startups, face is how to efficiently utilize their time to maximize productivity and move to the next level. When you are trying to build an […]

Do You Need to Reinvent Your Business in These Uncertain Times?

May 11, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If your business was on shaky ground before COVID-19, you are probably sitting back trying to figure out if your business is worth trying to save or if you need to blow it up and reinvent. No matter what decision you make, you will need a framework to evaluate what you even have, so you […]

20 Top Side Hustle Businesses to Launch in These Uncertain Times

May 4, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you have been laid off or furloughed, you need to earn money right now. You can wait to get a call back from your job, or you can use your skills to generate income elsewhere. Thanks to the internet and social media marketing, you can make money in side hustle businesses despite what is […]

Women Entrepreneurs Are Better Because

April 20, 2020 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

Women entrepreneurs are still underrated today. Plus, they face many challenges than their male counterparts like lack of funding and lack of a support system. Despite these barriers, women entrepreneurs are making huge contributions. In the US alone, women-owned businesses generate $1.8 trillion per year. That’s HUGE right? Let me tell you the reasons why […]

Top 15 Work from Home Apps to Increase Your Productivity

April 13, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you are new to working from home, you need the right tools to maximize your productivity. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, technology can help you get more done. Here is my list of the top work from home apps you need to rock your new work from home situation. […]

32 Ways to Save Your Business from Recession

April 6, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Coronavirus has shaken up the world, and experts say that even as we make progress with the disease, there will be huge economic aftermath to deal with in the long term. I know that nobody really wants to talk ‘recession,’ but knowing it is coming can allow you to think strategically in your small business […]