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 […]
How to Run Your Small Business on the Cheap
Running a small business involves a delicate balance between cutting costs and maximizing results. For many entrepreneurs, finding ways to reduce expenses without sacrificing quality or efficiency is a constant challenge. This comprehensive guide will provide you with practical tips and strategies to manage your small business on a tight budget without compromising on growth […]
How to Build An Online Community
In today’s digital age, building an online community has become an essential strategy for small business owners to connect with their audience, foster engagement, and drive growth. An online community offers a platform for building relationships, sharing knowledge, and creating brand advocates. It can also be a source of revenue with a subscription membership site. […]
Celebrate National Small Business Week 2024
Join me and the Small Business Administration for National Small Business Week from April 28 – May 4, 2024. This is our nation’s celebration of the 33.5 million small businesses across the country. Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, and this is our week to shine as entrepreneurs, employers, and innovative startups. The last […]
November 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Transition to Employee Ownership and Find a Winning Franchise
#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video chat where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss. Please join us live on my SmallBizLady Facebook Page or my YouTube Channel. Sarah Durham is an entrepreneur […]
Are You Focused on Your Follow-up?
The choice to succeed as your own business is an exhilarating concept, and it comes with a price tag. There are endless responsibilities and tasks that must be taken care of and all of the pressure is on you. To choose to succeed as your own boss, it is absolutely vital you prime your network […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Scaling SmallBiz: Be All In! with David Weiss
David Weiss is a New York City-based entrepreneur and co-founder of Selffee, a brand activation company with products including edible photo booths and edible selfies. Before his work at Selffee, David served as a sales executive for Fashion Avenue Knits, collaborating with merchandisers and designers in the development of brand apparel lines while also overseeing […]
A Closer Look at Financial Numbers, Lifestyle Businesses, and Networking
This week on #Smallbizchat LIVE, our show featured three guests: The Few Numbers that Make ALL the Difference with Ellen Rohrm @ellenrohr, Building a Business Around Your Lifestyle with Donna Maria Coles Johnson, @donnamaria, and Gaining Leads and Contacts at Networking Events with David Weiss, @EdibleSelfie. I pulled three of the best questions from each […]
Learn How to Leverage Your Network to Increase Your Business
This week on #Smallbizchat LIVE our show featured three guests, LinkedIn Sales Expert Brynne Tillman @BrynneTillman, international speaker and relationship expert Charreah Jackson @charreah and Business Expert Mike Macholowicz @mikemacholowicz. I pulled three of the best questions from each of them to share with you. Every third Wed of the month, Smallbizchat LIVE is broadcast […]