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The SmallBizChat Podcast: Boost Your Small Business Cash Flow with Eliot Buchanan

February 26, 2021 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Eliot Buchanan is the Co-Founder of Plastiq, a company that helps small businesses send and receive payments via credit card or cash for any expense. His strategic vision and innovative business model have helped thousands of companies receive billions of dollars in payments, many in cash where credit cards are not accepted. Originally from Canada, […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: cash, cash flows, managing business finances, Plastiq, small business cash flow, small business owners

22 Essential Business Books Every Small Business Owners Should Read

December 28, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Amazon has countless book listings, but have you ever wondered what are the essential business books you should be reading in 2021? If you’re like most small business owners, your free time is limited, so you can’t waste it on dated information and things you already know. Let me make it simple for you, with […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Grow Your Business Tagged With: 12 Ps of Running a successful Business, Amazon, business books for small business owners, fix your business, small business owners

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

How to Manage Cyber Security in Your Small Business

October 31, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Scott N. Schober @ScottBVS is a cyber security expert and the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 47-year-old New Jersey-based company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Scott is a highly sought-after author and expert for live security events, media appearances and commentary on the topics of […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: cyber attack, cyber security, data breach, managing small business, online privacy, phishing, small business owners

How to Leverage Tax Planning in Your Small Business

November 7, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Davita Pray CPA @davitapraycpa provides tax preparation, business consulting, and Quickbooks services either in your facility or at my location. She provides tax preparation with the personalization that software packages can’t. She stays up-to-date with the changing tax laws, as well as any requirements for business owners. Her business is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania. As a CPA, […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, SmallBizChat Tagged With: business accountant, Federal Income taxes, small business owners, Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, tax liability, tax planning, tax preparation

How to Have a Healthy Lifestyle While Running a Small Business

December 5, 2019 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Ranique McFarlane @Iamranique is an online health and fitness coach. He helps lady bosses feel comfortable in your body, have more energy, and build confidence outside of work. He helps his clients have better eating habits, even with no time. His strategies help women with being successful in business and feeling secure with their body image. For […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat, SmallBizChat Live+ Tagged With: eating habits, health goals, healthy lifestyle, healthy snacks, self-care, small business owners, wellness

How to Qualify for PPP Loan Forgiveness

May 25, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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If you were one of the fortunate small businesses that we’re able to secure a Paycheck Protection Program loan (PPP loan), I know you want to make sure that you don’t need to pay it back. I’ve been doing some digging on this, and I hope this post will provide guidance and a better understanding […]

Filed Under: Cash Flow & Finance, Your Small Business Tagged With: Paycheck Protection Program loan, small business loan, small business owners, small businesses facing economic hardship, unemployment benefits

The SmallBizChat Podcast: The Real Social Media Game: Being Profitable vs Popular with Lamar Tyler

April 2, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Lamar Tyler is the CEO of digital marketing agency Traffic Sales and Profit and the founder of Tyler New Media. Alongside his wife, Ronnie, Lamar launched his blog Black and Married With Kids, an international brand that now has over 35,000 customers spanning 43 countries across all 50 states. Lamar is an esteemed internet marketing […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: advertising, brand audience, grow your following, monetize your brand, small business owners, small business success, utilize social media

10 Extremely Important Things Every Business Owner Should Know Before Starting Up

March 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Thinking about starting a business? There’s something you need to know! In fact, there are dozens of super important lessons that every business owner needs to know before they get started, and no post could include them all. Still, we’ve done our best, so here are just ten of the most important lessons for you […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, How to Start Tagged With: directory listing sites, insurance, invest in the future, laws and regulations, small business owners

The SmallBizChat Podcast: Where Can I Get Some Money?

March 5, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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So you are starting a business… now, how are you going to fund it?  When it comes to the monetary aspects of building your brand, it is crucial to go into the process knowledgeably. Whether it be applying for a loan, entering a pitch competition, or reaching out through a crowdfunding campaign, seeking funding for […]

Filed Under: The SmallBizChat Podcast Tagged With: acquiring a loan, building your brand, crowdfunding campaign, loan, SBA, small business loans, small business owners, starting your business

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