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It’s September; Time to Re-commit to Your Business!

September 1, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

#SmallBizTip 1   September is great time to re-commit, remove, renew & rebrand your business.  September is the last quarter of the business calendar year.  Realistically, you have 14 weeks left to accomplish your 2009business goals. The last two weeks of the year are pretty much a wash.  Re-commit to your Top 3 goals We all […]

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Could Franchising Be For You?

October 19, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

Franchising is a great opportunity to take a proven business model that has produced financial success and run it as your own business.  While there are many wildly inaccurate statistics about success rates for franchises all over the internet, in general “a franchise is a lower risk proposition than investing in a pure start-up,” according […]

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Do You Need to Know Your Business?

November 2, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

 The answer is a resounding YES!  If you are starting a business, your business venture should be something in which you have experience or professional training. The only exception to this rule is if you buy into a franchise, but it is especially true if you take over an existing business.  Sometimes there are people […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, My Recommendations, Starting A Small Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: how to find a business idea, melinda emerson, planning, Qualify the business, small business, small business ideas, small business info, smallbizlady

Are You Ready for 2010?

October 26, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

The economy is on the rebound, but the nature of business has changed. Is your small business repositioned for 2010? October and November is the perfect time to start planning for how you will kickoff the New Year. It’s not about making it through the recession; it’s about coming out of this recession with a […]

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#SmallBizChat Live Telesummit Recap (Part 1)

November 9, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 6 Comments

(Dear readers: this is the first part of a two part post about SmallBizChat Live Telesummit. Part two will post on Friday, November 13, 2009.) Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This past week, I presented the first annual #SmallBizChat Live Telesummit. The goal was to […]

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#SmallBizChat Live Telesummit Recap (Part 2)

November 13, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

(Dear readers: this is the second part of a two part post. Click here to see part one.) Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This past week, I presented the first annual #SmallBizChat Live Telesummit. The goal was to give the audience the information to create […]

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No Network, No Business

November 16, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 8 Comments

The following is an excerpt from my forthcoming book: Become Your Own Boss in 12 months; A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business that Works! Scheduled to be released by Adams Media in February 2010. In small business, your network is key is to your business success, but it is astonishing to me why people with […]

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SmallBizLady’s Reading List Part I

November 23, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 7 Comments

In business, reading is fundamental. It is crucial to help you grow your expertise as a business leader.  One of my favorite things to do is read books about small business best practices, social media and leadership.  Here’s a list of best books that I think will have a major impact on your business strategy […]

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Smallbizlady’s Reading List Part II

November 26, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Reading is brain food for your business. To keep your thinking sharp it is always good to read about the latest techniques for running a successful small business. One of my favorite things to do is read books about business strategy, social media and leadership.  Here’s Part II of a list of best books that […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Business Inspiration, Grow Your Business, Mompreneurs, My Recommendations, Pink Slip Entrepreneurs, Solopreneurs, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: business planning, melinda emerson, restart your business, small business, small business info, smallbizlady, start a business, success tips

What is a Twitterchat?

November 30, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

What is a Twitterchat?  Anyone can use Twitter, but you really are not part of the online community until you have spent some time on a Twitterchat.  This post will explain the fundamentals of a Twitterchat. A Twitterchat is simply an organized group chat that takes place using the Twitter platform.  Twitterchats are organized events that occur at a […]

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