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The SmallBizChat Podcast: When You Hate Your Business

February 20, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Starting your business can be an exciting, exhilarating adventure. In the beginning, you spend your time networking, building rapport, learning new skills, and creating your products or services that customers will love. But over time, as your business begins to evolve and grow and your responsibilities begin to increase - so does your levels of stress and anxiety. This … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: burn out, business burnout, hate your business, managing stress, owning a business, small business processes, small business strategic plan

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Business with a Virtual Assistant with Carole Copeland Thomas

February 13, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Carole Copeland Thomas is an esteemed speaker, trainer, executive coach, and global thought leader specializing in issues impacting the ever-changing global marketplace, as well as topics such as multiculturalism and empowerment. A business owner for over thirty years, Carole has shared her expertise with companies like Verizon, SHRM, and the Federal Highway Administration, and … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: global team members, remote team, remote workers, virtual assistant, virtual team, virtual team members, working with a virtual assistant

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Uncomplicate Your Financials with Ellen Rohr


February 6, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Ellen Rohr is a financial expert dedicated to making business “uncomplicated.” She is the founder of venture capital and consulting company Bare Bones Biz, president of Zoom Drain and Sewer, LLC, and president of Benjamin Franklin, The Punctual Plumber, where she increased sales by $40 million in under two years. As a thought leader in her space, Ellen has contributed to … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business financials, confusing financial statement, financial reports, financially responsible, profits, revenue, small business finances

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Scaling SmallBiz: Be All In! with David Weiss


January 30, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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David Weiss is a New York City-based entrepreneur and co-founder of Selffee, a brand activation company with products including edible photo booths and edible selfies. Before his work at Selffee, David served as a sales executive for Fashion Avenue Knits, collaborating with merchandisers and designers in the development of brand apparel lines while also overseeing and … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: brand positioning, building a brand, growing and scaling your business, making connections, networking, sales outreach, Selffee

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail

January 16, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you - giving you the valuable information you need to avoid small business failure. So, in today’s … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Building the Lifestyle Business of Your Dreams with Donna Maria – Ep. 027

January 9, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Donna Maria is an entrepreneur, mentor, and the founder and CEO of Donna Maria & Co. Under her umbrella company, she leads brands including The Indie Business Network and The Membership Maker, and runs two associated podcasts called The Indie Business Podcast and The Membership Maker Podcast. Additionally, Donna Maria is a member of the Charlotte Area Association of Black … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: brand design, building an online community, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial venture, lifestyle business, small business, small business owners

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Becoming a Celebrity CEO with Ramon Ray – Ep. 026

January 2, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Raymon Ray is an author, journalist, speaker, and business thought leader who has had his market insights featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc Magazine. He has produced events such as Small Biz Big Things with Seth Godin, Small Business Summit and Small Business Influencer Awards, and has written thousands of articles for … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: brand design, building an online community, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial venture, lifestyle business, small business, small business owners

The SmallBizChat Podcast: What Does Christmas Mean to Me – 025

December 25, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Merry Christmas! I am thinking of you all today and wishing you peace through this holiday season as you embrace all that it represents. Christmas is a time to celebrate, rest, reflect, extend gratitude, and hold your family close. For many of us, our families are the motivation for our professional dedication, so this season, I encourage you to take some time to pause and … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business owner, Christmas, Christmas traditions, holiday season, New Year, reflect on 2019, resolutions for the new year

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to ROCK Your Next Trade Show with Dianna Geairn – Ep. 008

December 23, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dianna Geairn, aka The Irreverent Sales Girl, is the founder of Trade Show Makeover, a company that helps clients with generating business leads from the trade show floor. Her company has been featured in media publications like Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, and SellingPower. She is the host of the Youtube video series, The SellOut Show, where she shares actionable sales tips, … ⟶

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Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: attending live events, cost-per-appointment, entrepreneur, generating leads, live events, small business owners, trade show

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Be A Boss – Ep. 007

December 9, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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What does it really take to be your own boss and start a small business? Many new entrepreneurs start their ventures with the impression that starting a business is easy. Social media has drastically glamorized the concept of entrepreneurship, but what many people do not realize is that what you see on social media is only the tip of the iceberg. What you don’t see below the … ⟶

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Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

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Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
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The perfect companion for those planning to go out on their own. Melinda delivers firsthand practical advice on how to be the successful entrepreneur. Read it if you want to get it right the first time.
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Melinda Emerson has been a fantastic small business and social media resource for the Pitney Bowes team. Not only is she personable and easy to work with, but she also has an innate understanding of the small business audience. My marketing programs … Read more
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