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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit it & Quit It with Angelic Williams and Aprelle Duany

May 3, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

In this episode, Melinda Emerson welcomes Angelic Williams and Aprelle Duany for a lively discussion. They delve into their “Hit it and Quit It” philosophy, share favorite business apps, and offer some old school marketing tips. The discussion wraps up with their best business book recommendations, including a favorite from Melinda. Angelic Williams is an […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Good Money Moves for 2024 with Karla Ukman

February 14, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Karla Ukman is “not your father’s financial advisor.” She champions financial education and personalized strategies for women and historically excluded communities. Leading her own firm for over a decade, she ignites financial awareness and empowers clients to take charge of their money in ways that resonate with them. Karla’s passion lies in dismantling financial myths and […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: Diversity in Financial Planning, Economic Uncertainties, Financial Advisor, Financial Education, Money Traumas, Savings Strategies, small business advice, Startup Funding

The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Live Your Brand with Olivia Thomas

February 22, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Olivia Thomas, The Brand Counselor, specializes in empowering seasoned founders to elevate their businesses through strategic branding. As the founder of the Wintentional Development Co., Olivia is dedicated to crafting compelling brand strategies that resonate with her customer’s dream clients. Olivia’s mission is to help women in business build lives and legacies through the telling […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit it & Quit It with Melissa Muhammad, Karla Ukman, and Olivia Thomas

February 29, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Melissa Muhammad is a Global Business Expert and International Tax Attorney who specializes in helping international businesses operate worldwide. For over 20 years, she has traveled to numerous countries negotiating billion-dollar transactions and has trained tax officials in over 153 nations. Now, she helps Black-owned businesses export globally and access government resources to turn concepts […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: business apps, business books, Business Management Strategies, business podcasts, entrepreneurship, marketing tips, Panel Discussion, small business advice, small business resources, SmallBizLady University

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Reflections on My 25th Year in Business with Melinda Emerson

March 7, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

  In this episode, Melinda Emerson discusses the operations of SmallBizLady Enterprises, the importance of diversifying revenue streams, and effective time management. She highlights the role of books and continuous learning in business growth, the significance of relationship building, and tips for creating a powerful email list.   Listen to the podcast below:   This […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Hit it & Quit It with Gloria Chou, Dan Stalp, and Dave Newell

April 4, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Gloria Chou is an award-winning Small Business PR coach and host of the top-rated Small Business PR Podcast. Her untraditional yet proven PR methods that allow anyone to gain top-tier, earned media without needing to hire an agency, have industry connections, or any PR experience have been featured in Forbes, Business Insider, Crunchbase, and on […]

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Love On Your Customers Better with Melinda Emerson

April 11, 2024 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

  In this episode, Melinda Emerson shares a personal story about a failed purchase attempt, highlighting the importance of well-managed inventory and transparent pricing. She discusses strategies for handling customer dissatisfaction and the art of engaging potential customers. Melinda emphasizes the role of professionalism in small businesses and shares holiday season recommendations. She concludes with […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: customer engagement, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship strategies, Handling refunds, Holiday season recommendations, inventory management, Professionalism in business, small business advice, Small Business Management, Transparent pricing

SmallBizLady’s Best Small Business Advice from 2018

December 24, 2018 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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I’m often asked, “Where do you get the ideas to blog about?” Honestly, I get them from you all—my loyal readers and followers.  Your questions, comments, emails, and voice mail messages give me great ideas for blog posts. If YOU are wondering about a specific topic, then I know that OTHERS are looking for this small […]

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