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#SmallBizChat Interviews: Best of 2018

December 27, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9 pm ET. Then, every Thursday we publish the complete interviews from our amazing authors and guests. I hope that you have enjoyed the #SmallBizChat interviews we’ve done this year! In case you missed some, here are 9 of my absolute favorites.

9 Best #SmallBizChat Interviews from 2018

We recently held our 461st #SmallBizChat interview, and the 2018 episodes included some amazing small business guests! Here are 9 that you should definitely check out.

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1. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and How it Affects Your Business in 2018 with Eva Rosenberg 

At the end of 2017, a new tax law was signed, and in 2018, small business owners across the country wondered what it would mean for them. This #SmallBizChat interview with Eva Rosenberg covers everything you need to know about the law and what actions you can take in your small business.

Read it Here.

2. How to Develop Multiple Streams of Income in Your Small Business with Joel Block 

Joel Block is a long-time venture capitalist and hedge fund manager who also owned a publishing company (which he eventually sold to a Fortune 500 company). In this #SmallBizChat interview, he explains why having multiple streams of income is important, and how you can make it happen in your small business.

Read it Here.

3. Content Marketing for your Small Business with Phil Gerbyshak

“Content marketing” certainly became a business buzz-word in 2018, and suddenly every small business owner wondered if it is something they should be doing or not. The short answer is YES, but in this #SmallBizChat interview with Phil Gerbyshak, you will learn why content marketing is so important and what things small business owners should be doing.

Read it Here.

4. How to Develop a Plan to Pursue Government Contracts with Gloria Larkin

The federal government is the world’s biggest buyer, spending $450+ billion per year. If you have ever wondered how your small business can get a piece of the pie, you will want to check out this #SmallBizChat interview with Gloria Larkin.

Read it Here.

5.  How to Package Your Genius with Amanda Miller Littlejohn

According to Amanda Miller Littlejohn, packaging your genius is “the act of getting intentional about how you will use your skills, gifts, and talents in your lifetime.” In this #SmallBizChat interview, she explains how you can do just that, along with how to build a powerful personal brand.

Read it Here.

6. Using Webinars to Generate Leads, Customers, and Profits with Thomas P. Curran

In 2018, more and more small business owners and entrepreneurs started to understand how effective webinars can be to generating revenue. In this #SmallBizChat interview, you will get tips from webinar training expert Thomas P. Curran.

Read it Here.

7. How to Avoid Confrontation and Manage Conflict in Your Small Business with Dr. Susan Harrison

Every business owner strives to create a harmonious and respectful workplace environment but, unfortunately, sometimes conflicts happen. How can you prevent them, and how should you deal with them when they do occur? Check out this #SmallBIzChat with Dr. Susan Harrison for the answers.

Read it Here.

8. How to Drive Profitability, Productivity, and Accountability in Your Small Business with Neen James

Paying attention is an often undiscussed skill in business. Better attention skills will help you attract and retain top talent, increase profits, and improve customer experience. This #SmallBizChat interview with Neen James covers strategies small business owners can use to pay attention to their clients, how to direct attention to what really matters in the business, and more.

Read it Here.

9. Getting Your Business in the News with Nikki Woods

Press coverage is a way to get free advertising, to build confidence in customers and clients, and to establish yourself as an expert. If you’ve ever wondered how you can get your small business in the news, you will want to read this #SmallBizChat with Nikki Woods

Read it Here.

If you have some expertise to share with the #Smalbizchat community, feel free to pitch yourself to our team using this link. The more specific your topic, the better!

If you found these #SmallBizChat interviews helpful, join us on Wednesdays 8-9 pm ET live on Twitter and follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter. For information on how to participate, visit http://bit.ly/1hZeIlz

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Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, social selling, and online marketing strategy. As CEO of Quintessence Group, her Philadelphia-based marketing consulting firm serves Fortune 500 brands that target the small business market. Clients include Amazon, Adobe, Verizon, VISA, Google, FedEx, Chase, American Express, The Hartford, and Pitney Bowes. She also has an online school, www.smallbizladyuniversity.com, that teaches people online marketing and how to start and grow a successful small business and publishes a blog SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com. Her advice is widely read, reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She hosts The Smallbizchat Podcast and is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded, and Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.

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