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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Leadership Strategies During the Coronavirus Pandemic with Andrew Andrews-Ramirez

October 8, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Andrew Andrews-Ramirez is a former infantry soldier turned entrepreneur. He graduated from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business after leaving the military. Andrew is the CEO of VargasAndrews, an international professional services company that specializes in business turnarounds. With a passion for transforming businesses and business owners’ lives, he helps leaders become more […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business leaders, coronavirus crisis, entrepreneurs, failures in leadership, leadership, leadership strategies, Veteran Entrepreneurs

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How Small Businesses Can Persevere Through A Global Pandemic

April 9, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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We are living in a tense and scary time in business. Companies around the world are feeling the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and there are sudden global shifts in how we live our personal and professional lives. But not all hope is lost! It is still possible to find peace of mind amid the […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business interruption insurance, coronavirus crisis, credit score, lay-off team members, small business support, storm starter strategy, successful entrepreneur

How to Apply for a Coronavirus SBA Emergency Loan

March 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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As a business owner, you are probably looking for solutions to keep your business afloat since the coronavirus crisis started. If your cash flow has been impacted, you may qualify for a coronavirus SBA emergency loan to take care of payroll, pay your vendors, pay your office rent, reduce your payroll taxes, and pay your […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Your Small Business Tagged With: cash flow, coronavirus crisis, coronavirus SBA emergency loan, pandemic, Substantial economic injury

March 2020 #SmallBizChat: What You Need To Do in Your Business to Handle the Coronavirus Crisis

March 19, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live every third Wednesday of the month from 8-9 pm ET Live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page, […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: collaboration tools for employees and customers, coronavirus crisis, Internet speed, remote workforce, working remotely

Work from Home Success Strategies

March 23, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Working from home can be great. I have done it for most of the last eight years in my business since my team became virtual. Isolation is the main thing you are dealing with when you are by yourself, but if your kids and partner are home too because the schools are closed with this […]

Filed Under: My Recommendations, Your Small Business Tagged With: coronavirus crisis, home success strategies, optimal work hours, working from home, workspace in your home

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