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Best of The SmallBizChat Podcast 2023

December 25, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Welcome to the “Best of SmallBizChat Podcast 2023”! As the year comes to a close, we’re excited to present the cream of the crop – our top 10 interviews that left a lasting impact. These insightful conversations feature industry leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs sharing invaluable wisdom on navigating the challenges of small business. Join us […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Featured SmallBizChat, Grow Your Business, My Recommendations, SmallBizChat, SmallBizLady Recommends, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: artificial intelligence (AI), boost sales, business strategy, cashflow, collaboration, communication, grow your business, Hiring, overcome challenges

10 Best Small Business Blogs of 2022

December 12, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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It’s the end of the year and time for one of my favorite traditions – a recap of the best small business blogs I featured on my website in 2022 (and the best podcasts – which I will share with you next week). I’ve reviewed the stats for the number of views, and these are […]

Filed Under: Featured Post, Grow Your Business Tagged With: boost sales, customers, selling online, small business blogs, start a business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit It and Quit It with Brynne Tillman and Michelle Snow

September 15, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Two of my amazing guests – Brynne Tillman and Michelle Snow – join me at the same time for a fun, lighthearted, rapid-fire round of my favorite business questions. We get their opinions on a few business tools, some old-school marketing tips, and some great books for aspiring business owners. If you want to get […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Boost Your Sales with Internet Marketing with Paul Getter

September 29, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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  Paul Getter, The Internet Marketing Nerd, was broke in 2009, struggling and delivering phone books out of the back of his car. After teaching himself about the power of internet marketing, he created The Internet Marketing Nerd and quickly became one of the most sought-after marketing experts in the world. He has spent over […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Good Humans Sell with Catherine Brown

October 6, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Catherine Brown understands what it means to build a business during challenging times. She launched her first company with two small boys at home in 2003 and now runs a sales training firm called ExtraBold Sales. Catherine is a veteran of over 25 years of selling, recruiting, and fundraising with nonprofits. In her new book, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: best small business advice, boost sales, business leadership, leverage LinkedIn, old-school marketing tip

How to Boost Sales in Your Small Business

July 29, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sales are the key to keeping your business alive. But do you have an organized sales process that consistently generates leads in your business? Or are you chasing anyone whom you think has money to pay you? A common mistake many businesses make is not working on business development daily. This leads to feast or […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business Tagged With: boost sales, get more sales, Get more Sales in Business, grow your sales, sales, small business

How the Boost Your 3rd Quarter Sales

July 2, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

This week kicks of the beginning of third quarter which means you have basically a little more than five months to reach you annual revenue goal. But if you are too busy making the donuts to focus on closing your next large donut order you will soon have yet another cash crunch. If you are […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Solopreneurs Tagged With: 3rd quarter, boost sales, sales goals

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How to Tighten Your Sales Infrastructure (Before Your Bank Account Screams for Help)

If your sales swing between feast and famine every few months, the problem isn’t visibility, branding, or even marketing. It’s your sales infrastructure. Most coaches, consultants, and service-based entrepreneurs start out selling based on talent and hustle alone—no real system, no process, just vibes and referrals. And while that might get you to six figures, […]

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