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22 Top Resources for Women Business Owners

October 7, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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October is National Women in Business Month, and it’s a good time to look at the impact women business owners are having in the US economy. In this blog post, I will share some statistics, along with some great resources for women business owners who want to start a new business or grow an existing […]

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10 E-commerce Best Practices for Small Businesses

January 29, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

E-commerce Best Practices

You have a small business now, and you know you want it to grow. Growth means more customers, more revenue, more inventory, and more success. Before you can get to this space, however, you have to set some practices in motion that will foster natural and lasting growth. Check out these 10 e-commerce best practices […]

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The 10 Best Small Business Blogs to Follow

March 7, 2016 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

If you’re like me, you’re constantly learning by reading great content online. If you’re like me, you also have limited time to do this, so it’s important to cut through all the bad content out there and get to what’s really valuable. I’ve compiled this list of some of the best small business blogs out […]

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10 Best How to Start a Small Business Websites

October 3, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 36 Comments

Let’s face it– starting a small business is hard.  There are lots of ways out here to fail in business. The secret weapon that I use for keeping my business strong is being a life-long learner.  One of the ways I grow myself and keep my mind sharp is being a veracious reader.  I read […]

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15 Best Websites for Small Business Owners

March 31, 2014 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

One of the main reasons for small business failure is that people have no clue about how hard it is to run a business. While being an entrepreneur can feel like a lonely road, there are several online communities that can help guide you through the journey. Thanks to technology we have access to a […]

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