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  • Professional Speaking: keynote and workshop presenter
  • Small Business Coaching: individuals and groups
  • Marketing Consulting
  • Social Media Strategy
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Melinda works with four types of clients:

  1. People who want to start a profitable small business
  2. Small business owners who want to grow their businesses
  3. Entrepreneurs in transition who need to refine their business model 
  4. Corporations who want to support their small business vendors and customers

SEMINAR AND WORKSHOP TOPICS

How to Transition From a Job to Small Business Ownership
What do you love?  Where are you a rock star?  What do you do really, really well, that you can sell?  Should you start or buy a business?  Is franchising for you?  How much money will you need?  These are just some of the questions answered in this workshop, “How to transition from a job to small business ownership.”

Using Social Media Networking To Power Your Small Busines Getting started on Twitter, Linkedin, Facebook, or launching a blog can be quite an undertaking. This workshop gives you the fundamentals for launching an effective online brand across multiple social media networks. You’ll leave this workshop knowing how to use social media to reach new and existing markets, establish your expertise and grow your business.

How to Recession-Proof Your Business   Afraid of the economic slowdown? This workshop discusses surefire strategies to immediately recession-proof your business with smart marketing and cashflow management. You’ll learn how to diversify your business, intensify your marketing, communicate with employees and make strategic financial decisions. You’ll not only weather the recession, but you’ll position your business perfectly for when the economy comes back.

What is your 30-second Commercial?
Having a network is one of the most valuable assets business owners should have starting out. To build a network, a professional must have the ability to clearly articulate what they do. This workshop defines networking from A to Z. Participants in this interactive workshop leave with a clear and concise :30 second answer to the question, “What do you do?”

How to Sell to Small Business Customers
This workshop helps corporate sales people understand the small business mindset, pain points, the right questions to ask and which small businesses are worth a sales call.

10 Things You Must Never Forget In Business
The workshop covers the 10 critical elements needed to run a successful small business. More mature businesses will like this workshop especially when it is time to refocus on their business priorities.

Getting Your Business Ready for Baby
This workshop provides a planning system for your business before, during and just after your pregnancy. We provide essential strategies to manage your business and motherhood.

Juggling It All Without the Guilt
How to manage the constant juggle of business and family without becoming completely overwhelmed.

Melinda will also develop custom content tailored to the needs of your audience. Contact her today!

For More Information: 610-352-0680 melinda@melindaemerson.com

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Become Your Own Boss is a must read if you’re thinking of launching a business of your own.
Jean Chatzky, Bestselling Author of Money 911 and Financial Editor of NBC’s Today Show
Great step-by-step advice for anyone looking to start their own business.
Andrew C. Taylor, Chairman, Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Melinda Emerson has written a remarkable book. It is essential reading for anyone seeking to make the transition from working girl to successfully working it, as an entrepreneur.
Cynthia McClain-Hill, Past President, National Association of Women Business Owners
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.
Kenneth L. Shropshire, Professor at the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
If you are looking for a versatile speaker who can talk about how to grow small businesses or get started with social media, look no further.
Heather Van Sickle Executive Director, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE)
Her wit and depth of subject knowledge were entertaining and empowering. Melinda is definitely on our short list of seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders we look to invite back in the near future.
Tennille M. Robinson Senior content & Event producer for Inc. magazine
Melinda Emerson, “SmallBizLady,” is an engaging and witty speaker and a great addition to any conference. Her terrific presentation and compelling delivery give people the information they need and want to become their own bosses and grow success… Read more
Laurie Dalton White Conference Director, Pennsylvania Conference for Women
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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