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How to Run Your Small Business on the Cheap

June 3, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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 […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Solopreneurs, Your Small Business Tagged With: budget management, business efficiency, business funding, business growth, cost-saving strategies, DIY skills, entrepreneurship, expense tracking, financial management, free marketing, grants for small businesses, home office, lean inventory, networking, Outsourcing, partnerships, productivity tools, remote work, small business, software subscriptions, startup tips

How to Find the Perfect Business Idea

April 8, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Embarking on the path of entrepreneurship is not merely about having the drive and passion; it’s also about channeling that energy into the right business opportunity. Once you’ve scrutinized your abilities, identified your strengths, and visualized your entrepreneurial future. Now, you must determine What kind of business you should start. Answering this requires introspection, strategic […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, Branding & Marketing, Business Inspiration, Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business, How to Start, Starting A Small Business, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business models, entrepreneurial aspirations, entrepreneurship, financial preparedness, guidance, industry experience, lifestyle aspirations, monetization, passions, remote work, routines, self-analysis, self-discipline, self-motivation, skills, support

15 Reasons to Start a Business in 2023

January 30, 2023 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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At the end of December, I posted a list of my most-read blogs of 2022. Topping the list was this article about 9 reasons to start a business in 2022. I get it! After the downturn that resulted from the pandemic, you want to be sure you are making a calculated decision. And guess what? […]

Filed Under: 15 Things Series, Your Small Business Tagged With: government support for small business, remote work, small business, start a business in 2023, starting a business

May 2022 #SmallBizChat: How to Manage a Remote Workforce And How to Become a Book Author

May 19, 2022 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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#Smallbizchat Podcast LIVE is a monthly video interview show where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #Smallbizchat 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 […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: book publishing, remote work, remote workforce, self-publishing, Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

The Future of the Workplace in a Post-COVID Environment

January 26, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The workplace is shifting and evolving in some surprising ways as the response to COVID-19 develops. I know I’m not the only one who’s had to adjust and rethink the way I do business. No matter what industry you find yourself in, you’re facing some unforeseen challenges from the ongoing virus, and you’re probably wondering […]

Filed Under: Fix Your Business, Grow Your Business Tagged With: benefits of remote workforce, donwside of remote work, employees return to the office, new age of remote employment, remote work

How to Help Employees Still Struggling with Remote Work?

January 19, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Sure, work from home is easy for many of us. Remote working has lots of benefits of its own—no frustrating commute to the office, no office-floor distractions, and no colleagues intruding your workflow.  Many of us are much more productive and engaged now after the world went to lockdowns. However, many employees are still struggling […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Guest Articles Tagged With: managing remote team, remote employees, remote work, struggling remote worker, struggling with remote work, working remotely from home

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