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Best Small Business Start-Up Books

December 21, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

I am a serious book reader.  I pride myself on reading at least 25 new books a year to learn the latest information about running a successful small business.  When you are first launching your small business I believe it’s best to plan for 12 months before you start. During that time there are many […]

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Can a Mastermind Group Help Your Small Business?

August 31, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Did you know that mastermind groups have the power to change your business and keep you sane as an entrepreneur? For the last few years, I have participated in two mastermind groups that have made all the difference in my business. One is a mixed group of professional speakers and coaches that is focused on […]

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Smallbizlady’s 7-Step Course Correction in Your Small Business

November 1, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

I often use real coaching situations to develop content for this blog. I recently came across three women business owners who told me that they’d been in business 10-20 years, and that they were stuck and constantly in fear of what was going to happen next in their businesses.   It occurred to me that more […]

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The Minority Entrepreneur Accelerator Program Could Be Your Answer

June 8, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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 […]

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