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How to Thrive as a Small Business for 25+ Years

March 11, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Surviving and thriving in the competitive landscape of running a small business is no small feat. I’m proud to say this month, we here at Quintessence Group are celebrating 25 years in business. Honestly, I can’t believe it. It really doesn’t feel like it’s been that long.  In the early years, we weathered the storms […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration Tagged With: 25 Years Strong, business advice, business development, Business Insights, business journey, business leadership, Business Milestone, business strategy, business vision, Customer Focus, entrepreneurial journey, entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurship, Innovation in Business, long-term success, relationship building, small business growth, small business success, small business tips, Success Stories

Why All Successful Small Business Owners Have a Coach

March 4, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Small business owners face a multitude of challenges on their journey to success. From navigating challenges with the economy and gas prices to managing day-to-day operations, the path to building a thriving business can be daunting. However, one common thread unites many successful entrepreneurs: the presence of a business coach. While some may view coaching […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business, Uncategorized Tagged With: accountability, Brand Building, business coach, business development, business growth, Business Mentoring, business success, Coaching Group, Coaching Programs, Entrepreneurial Guidance, entrepreneurial journey, entrepreneurship, goal setting, Leadership Coaching, Master Your Craft, Podcast Guest, Podcasting Tips, Small Business Coaching, small business owners, small business tips

Turning Resolutions into Reality: A Blueprint for Small Business Success in 2024

January 1, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, small business owners across the globe are filled with renewed hope, setting resolutions to make the coming year their best one yet. However, the unfortunate reality is that many of these aspirations fall by the wayside as the year progresses. The biggest goal killer in business is […]

Filed Under: 15 Things Series, Business Inspiration, Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business, How to Start, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, Your Small Business Tagged With: business growth, business planning, business strategy, Clear Goals, coaching, Consultation, customer loyalty, entrepreneurship, Failure to Implement, Financial Goals, goal setting, Health and Well-being, New Year Resolutions, personal growth, Productivity, Professional Development, Resolutions Into Reality, Small Business Coaching, Small Business Resolutions, small business success, strategic planning, Team Building, Technology in Business, Time management, work-life balance

How to Manage Imposter Syndrome

February 27, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Impostor syndrome can affect anyone, regardless of job or social status, but high-achieving individuals often experience it. This condition involves feelings of self-doubt and personal incompetence that persist despite your education, experience, and accomplishments. To counter these feelings, you might work harder and hold yourself to even higher standards, which can be very unhealthy. Psychologists first defined […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Leadership Tagged With: business journey, business success, entrepreneurship, imposter syndrome, overcoming imposter syndrome

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Using Your Entrepreneurial Skills in Public Policy with Jane Bolin

July 22, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Jane Bolin is an attorney, entrepreneur, and Managing Partner at PeytonBolin, a Florida-based law firm providing legal services to property associations and individual owners. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Radford University and a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from St. Thomas University School of Law. Jane was elected to the City Commission […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business prospects, entrepreneurship, getting corporate contracts, institutional acquisition strategy, small business development, supplier diversity

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Small Business Through Supplier Diversity with Kathey Porter

July 15, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Kathey Porter is a Speaker, Author, Small Business Strategist, and CEO of Porter Brown Associates. She is a supplier diversity expert with over two decades of experience in small business development and entrepreneurship. Kathey has written multiple business books and hosts a podcast that shares advice and tips on scaling and growing a business. Kathey […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business prospects, entrepreneurship, getting corporate contracts, institutional acquisition strategy, small business development, supplier diversity

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Marketing Mess to Brand Success with Scott Jeffrey Miller

July 8, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Scott Jeffrey Miller is a Keynote Speaker, Bestselling Author, and the Creator of Ignite Your Genius Career Coaching. He is the former CMO of the FranklinCovey Company, one of the world’s most influential leadership development firms. He now serves as a Special Advisor on Thought Leadership for FranklinCovey and hosts their podcast On Leadership. Scott […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: biggest challenges in marketing, biggest marketing mistakes, brand success, entrepreneurship, marketing lessons, online marketing, small business marketing

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Business Mindset with Dr. Lorneth Peters

June 17, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Dr. Lorneth Peters is a Small Business Champion and Connector and the Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) Director in Clarksville. She holds a bachelor’s degree in  Communications, a master’s in Corporate Communications from Austin Peay State University and a Doctorate of Education and Leadership and Professional Practice from Trevecca Nazarene University. Through her work […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: becoming a successful entrepreneur, business mindset, entrepreneurship, homeowners insurance, traits of successful entrepreneurs

How to Evaluate a Potential Business Partner

June 6, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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There are three main reasons you’d want to bring a business partner into your business. First, entrepreneurship can be a lonely ball of stress. When you share the load with someone else, you benefit from having a cheerleader, accountability partner, and an extra set of eyes—all wrapped up into one. Second, there’s no way that […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Leadership Tagged With: business partnership, business relationships, entrepreneurship, friendship, potential business partner, strong business partnership

October 2020 #SmallBizChat: Building Wealth Through CryptoCurrency

October 22, 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: bitcoin, blockchain technology, build a new strategy, cryptocurrency, entrepreneurship, small business owners

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