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How to Create a Book Launch Team

November 29, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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A book launch team is a group of people who plan to promote your book leading up to and on the day of its publication. They also keep the momentum going for at least a week or two afterward. Their efforts (in addition to your own!) can greatly increase the reach of your book promotion […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: book launch team, book marketing tool, book reviews, promote your book, selling and promoting your book

Hiring Tips for Your Small Business

November 9, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As your small business is growing, are you having trouble finding time to stay on top of all of your day-to-day duties? Is it a struggle to handle all of your customers’ inquiries, daily sales outreach calls and emails, marketing initiatives, and administrative duties? Do you feel like you can use some help? If so, […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: hire the best person for the job, hiring a new employee, hiring your first employee, interview applicants, potential hire

9 Tips on How to Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Mindset

October 18, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

9 Tips on How to Cultivate an Entrepreneurial Mindset OG

Strengthening your entrepreneurial mindset is an essential facet of being a successful business owner. Whether you have an existing business or are getting ready to launch a new one, you should prioritize cultivating your mindset.  Building a business takes a lot of work and effort, but the process will go more smoothly when you have […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: Building a business, cultivating your mindset, entrepreneurial mindset, learning opportunities, mindset of a prosperous entrepreneur

9 Essentials to Create a Winning Business Plan

September 28, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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There is truth in the old adage, “if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.”  This is no different for your business. If you don’t have a formal business plan for your scale-up business, then now is a good time to look at what you need to include to help you create the […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business funding, business plan, efficient and productive business, roadmap to achieve success, strategic sales and marketing plan

Top 10 Boss Books for Your Summer Reading List

August 9, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Who said that your summer reading list has to only be romance novels that you devour while lounging on the beach? Sprinkle in some of my favorite “boss” books to amplify your summer reading. Learn from other business owners the struggles and adversities they faced while starting their companies. You’ll also discover new strategies and […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business books, entrerpeneurs, girl boss, leadership, summer reading list

Think Like A Boss: 4 Tips To Create A Positive Mindset In 2021

July 27, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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How you view the world can radically change your fortunes. If you’re convinced that you can’t do something, you’re right: you’ll never actually try, or maybe you’ll give up as soon as you encounter a roadblock. If you’re insistent that you’re undeserving of your success, you’ll fail to grasp the opportunities that come your way. […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: cultivating a positive mindset, inspirational podcast, optimize your health, set small goals, think like a boss

8 SEO Tips to Drive Traffic to Your Small Business Website

July 26, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

8 SEO Tips to Drive Traffic to Your Small Business Website OG

Search engine optimization (SEO) is a huge component of driving traffic to your website, especially for small businesses. SEO increases the amount of organic traffic to your website. Using relevant keywords and other tactics will boost your website on the search engines, ensuring you land on the first page of results when a potential customer […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: google analytics, keywords on your website, link building, seo in your blog post, SEO World

9 Ways to Increase the Traffic to Your Small Business’s Website

July 19, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

9 Ways to Increase the Traffic to Your Small Business’s Website OG

The website for your small business is an important element when planning out your marketing campaigns. Long gone are the days where a business card or brochure was the only way to increase your company’s business and client base. With many customers starting their purchasing journey online, it’s vital they can find you on the […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: email marketing campaigns, marketing campaigns, online presence, organic traffic to your website, search engine optimization, small business website, website traffic

Everything You Need to Know About Search Intent for Your Small Business

July 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Everything You Need to Know About Search Intent for Your Small Business OG

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the best ways to get organic traffic to your business’s website. As your website ranks high in search engine results, you’ll attract more potential customers and increase your sales.  One of the key components of SEO is optimizing your website and all its content with specific keywords that […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: intent-specific words, online search, organic traffic to your website, rank high on the search engine, search engine optimization

4 Tips Before Starting A Business Solo

June 29, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Most small businesses start simple: it involves one or two people who do everything. They create, promote, and ship or deliver products and services by themselves. Most of us don’t start with too much to invest or too many connections to rely on, so it’s understandable if you feel a little intimidated. However, if you’ve […]

Filed Under: Starting A Small Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: before starting a business, connect on social media, Launch Your Small Business, multiple payment methods, starting a small business

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