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Autographed Copy Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months (Book) This book by Melinda F. Emerson provides a month-by-month guide of logical steps to start a business that works. This is not a book about writing a business plan, this is a book about planning a successful small business. Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is valuable whether you are thinking of starting a business or are in the beginning stages of starting a business or have had your own business for some time but may not have a firm handle on everything you should be doing.

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This workbook walks you through to go/no go decision to start your small business. It takes the ideas from Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months and breaks it down do that you can fill in the blanks about your business idea. You will finish this workbook understanding whether or not you have a viable business idea.

Cost: $9.95

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Life Planning Journal Before you ever write a business plan you need to develop a life plan. Melinda Emerson “Smallbizlady” designed this 74-page life planning journal to help you turn your goals into action plans, remove any road blocks in your life. You will need to spend quality time with yourself to answer the thought provoking questions. This journal will help you examine your personal and professional life and identify your motivations, skills, and goals. After completing this journal you will figure out what you really want out of life. This is an interactive, dynamic PDF where your edits can be saved. Cost: $20.00

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Audio CD: 10 Things You Must Never Forget In Business

On this audio recording, you’ll learn front-line strategies that will improve your business operations and customer relationships.

It covers important business topics including Monitor Profit First, How to Gain Customer Loyalty, Be Prepared, The Customer is Always Watching, Presentation is Everything, Defining time for Small Businesses, Get it in Writing, Proper Follow-up, Managing a Customer’s First Impression and Always Filling the Pipeline.

Runtime: 28 minutes

Cost: $300.00

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1 Laser Coaching Session

For one time only, you can have Melinda Emerson “Smallbizlady” for a one-on-one coaching session by phone. (Other longer-term coaching packages are available)

Runtime: 50 minutes

Cost: $497.00

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Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group

The Become Your Own Boss Mastermind Group is an 8-week coaching program that takes you step-by-step through the Emerson Planning System to start a small business. I’ve developed this system after years of working with business owners on how to best use their professional skills, passion, and experience to pursue their entrepreneurial dreams. This class includes a copy of my book Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Works and the companion workbook.

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