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Empowering Small Businesses: Cultivating a Culture of Data-Driven Decision-Making

January 22, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In an era where information is king, small businesses face a pivotal challenge: how to transform raw data into actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making. Establishing a culture of data-driven decision-making is not merely an option; it is a necessity for thriving in the competitive landscape. Let’s explore the key steps and benefits of fostering […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, Teams, Your Small Business Tagged With: achieve your business goals, Business Objectives, business plan, improvement, small business, small business owners, small business tips

10 Bible Verses Every Small Business Owner Needs for 2024

January 15, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Are you walking in your purpose in 2024? This past Summer, I got a message from God three times that I was playing too small. He asked me to create a goal so big for myself that only he and he only could make it happen for me. For weeks, I sat with it, trying […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Business Inspiration, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, My Recommendations Tagged With: 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 (NLT), 2 Corinthians 9:8 NIV, abundance, belief, bible verse, blessings, blog, burnout, business plan, Colossians 3:12 NIV, compassion, discernment, encouragement, Ephesians 2:8-9 NIV, example, faith, faithbased, faithfulness, gentleness, goals, God's chosen people, God's gift, grace, Habakkuk 2:2 NIV, humility, impossible, intentions, Isaiah 26:3-4 NIV, John 14:27 NIV, kindness, light, love, Luke 1:37 NIV, Matthew 21:22 NIV, obedience, patience, peace, perfect peace, perseverance, persistence, prayer, promises, prosperity, Psalms, Psalms 37:25 (KJV), righteousness, salvation, scripture, self-care, small business, strategic marketing plan, success, trust, valley seasons

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Business in Uncertain Times with Brian Johnson

March 9, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Brian Johnson is the CEO of Main & Johnson, a business consulting and coaching company based in Charlotte, NC, aimed at seeing small and medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they had and the success they seek. Brian and his team […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: become a small business owner, business plan, project-based consulting, small business, small business strategy

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail

August 12, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you – giving you […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Why Small Businesses Fail

January 16, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As the SmallBizLady, one of the saddest things in the world to me is to see a small business go out of business. To drive down the road and see small businesses with “For Rent” or “Everything Must Go!” signs in the windows of their establishment. My mission is about empowering you – giving you […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Be A Boss – Ep. 007

December 9, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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What does it really take to be your own boss and start a small business? Many new entrepreneurs start their ventures with the impression that starting a business is easy. Social media has drastically glamorized the concept of entrepreneurship, but what many people do not realize is that what you see on social media is […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Be Your Own Boss, be your own boss tips, before starting a business, business idea, business plan, life goals, start your business

9 Essentials to Create a Winning Business Plan

September 28, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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There is truth in the old adage, “if you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.”  This is no different for your business. If you don’t have a formal business plan for your scale-up business, then now is a good time to look at what you need to include to help you create the […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business funding, business plan, efficient and productive business, roadmap to achieve success, strategic sales and marketing plan

How To Find Target Audience For Your Business Plan?

December 15, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Are you looking to start your own business? In order to properly adjust your communication strategy, you would need to define your target demographic. By knowing who you are talking to, you can better adjust your website, how you address your current and potential customers, and other elements, including the visual identity of your business. […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: business plan, buyer, efficient marketing campaign, marketing strategy, target audience of your business

How to Write a Killer Business Plan in 7 Days

August 20, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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If you’ve got a business or start-up, a business plan is vital, especially when it comes to securing funding. Investors want something that they can look at and say, “Wow, this is surely going to head somewhere.” Your business plan should serve as a roadmap for explaining your business. Prospective investors should be able to […]

Filed Under: How to Start, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: business plan, How to write a business plan, small business, write a busines plan

How to Present Your Business Proposal to Win Clients

October 1, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Proposing your business plan in front of the clients is the culmination of a very long sales process. The chances are that you spent a great deal of time preparing your pitch…but the thought of presenting it might horrify you because you are afraid you won’t keep your audience hooked. This article will surely help […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: business pitch, business plan, business presentation, business proposal, customer service in small business, pitch

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