In this episode, Melinda Emerson explores the challenges and strategies for managing distractions as an entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of focusing on customers and refining the value proposition to drive revenue growth. The discussion includes effective strategies for customer engagement and developing a solid sales process. Melinda also highlights the significance of building a […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Top 10 Things Small Business Owners Need to Focus on in 2025 with Melinda Emerson
To kick off the new year, Melinda Emerson breaks down the top 10 things to incorporate into your business practice this year to stay ahead of the competition, from AI to Customer Experience to Your website. The discussion covers leveraging AI for business automation, strengthening cybersecurity, and building a resilient supply chain. Listen […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: It’s Your Make It Season with Melinda Emerson
In this episode, Melinda Emerson delves into the challenges posed by current economic pressures and how small business owners can adapt. The discussion covers the importance of reassessing revenue models and the potential of leveraging AI in business operations. Emphasis is placed on maintaining a resilient mindset and setting clear business goals. The conversation shifts […]
New Year, New Focus: Elevating Holistic Well-being for Employees This Year
Sponsored by MetLife. Early-2024 is the perfect time to outline goals for the year ahead. As business owners, many of us will have professional goals that are unique to our companies, such as growing our revenues, attracting and retaining talent, training and developing, and supporting employees with their mental health and overall well-being. New […]
How to Achieve Your Goals in Your Small Business
Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wednesday on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Adrean Turner @coachadrean. Adrean is a Coach, Speaker and Corporate Trainer who provides workforce solutions and career management strategies for individuals and […]
It’s Time to Start Planning for Q1 in Your Small Business
While it may seem like the first quarter of 2015 is eons away, it’s really not, at least in terms of planning. Both strategy and marketing are areas that require you to start thinking well in advance. After all, you don’t want to be caught at year’s end trying to plan what your company does […]