One of the most common questions that I get as SmallBizLady is about start-up financing. ”Do I know where people can get a grant to start their small business?”. Now Hear This: BYOB doesn’t just stand for Become Your Own Boss! BYOB also stands for Be Your Own Bank! There are NO grants! When you […]
How to Use the Four Types of Income to Your Advantage
“The poor man’s budget is full of schemes”. — Proverb “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results”. — Albert Einstein How are your budgeting strategies doing? As a small business owner, it can be far too easy to get stuck in a bad budget rut. […]
Ask @SmallBizLady: How do I get started with social media?
Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. This week, we are taking on the question: How do I get started with social media? Here’s the answer: If you want to start using social media as a lead generator for your small business here’s 4 steps […]
Problem-Solving Through Challenges in Your Small Business
While entrepreneurs are certain to face challenges from clients, one of the keys to being successful in business is the ability to face problems fearlessly. The three most common problems in business are managing deadlines, managing expectations, and dealing with a changing marketplace. Below, I’ll share with you some of the most common obstacles facing […]
Make This May The Month You Become Your Own Boss
Contact: Sonia Schenker (E): sonia@melindaemerson.com (P): 347-766-4289 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PHILADELPHIA, PA (May 9, 2011) — Melinda F. Emerson, SmallBizLady is a small business expert and bestselling author who has been featured in The Washington Post, Forbes, Fortune, Essence and Black Enterprise magazines. Known for her savvy approach to ending small business failure, she […]
When It’s Gut Check Time in Your Small Business
From time-to-time things may not go the way you need them to in your small business. When that happens, you need to take a deep breath and figure out what you are going to do. You can always seek the advice of mentors, but ultimately you need to do a gut check with yourself. […]
The Minority Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Could Be Your Answer
Comcast Interactive Capital, the venture capital affiliate of Comcast Corporation, one of the world’s leading media, entertainment and communications companies, today announced that is has partnered with DreamIt Ventures (“DreamIt”), the leading technology accelerator for entrepreneurs, to provide seed funding, training, mentoring and other benefits to five minority-led startups through DreamIt’s accelerator program. The partnership […]
Ask @SmallBizLady: How can I get my kids to “buy in” to my business?
Here’s the answer: Every Friday, I answer your small business questions in a video blog segment called Ask Small Biz Lady. This week, we are taking on the question: How can I get my kids to “buy in” to my business? If you want to get your family to support your business follow these steps: […]
9 Reasons Why Boomer Businesses Fail
I know a woman (let’s call her Sarah) who was a vice president at a major Fortune 500 company. She was a sassy 48-year-old single MBA who was very successful climbing the corporate ladder. She worked in marketing, managing a brand at her company and making a handsome six-figure income. Then one day she decided […]
9 Reasons Why Boomer Businesses Fail
I know a woman (let’s call her Sarah) who was a vice president at a major Fortune 500 company. She was a sassy 48-year-old single MBA who was very successful climbing the corporate ladder. She worked in marketing, managing a brand at her company and making a handsome six-figure income. Then one day she decided […]
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