Today, Melinda shares with us the reality of running her business – including times when she didn’t think she would make it through. People see pictures of her online, on TV, and in webinars, and they think everything’s rainbows with the phone ringing off the hook. That’s true now, but that was not always true. […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Government Contracting with Your Small Business with LaQuan McCarley
LaQuan McCarley is a government contracting expert who provides consulting services to help small businesses start doing business with the federal government. Her firm, Verve Consulting, Inc., provides business development, compliance, proposal management, and certification services for companies interested in doing business with the federal government. Through her 20+ years of experience, she is familiar […]
15 Reasons to Start a Business in 2023
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? […]
Now Read This: Raising Eyebrows by Dal LaMagna
It is Thanksgiving week, which is my favorite holiday of the year. Every Wednesday as @Smallbizlady I host #Smallbizchat on Twitter from 8-9pm. In honor of the holiday, I’m off this week, but I wanted to share some information about a great new book that just crossed my desk Raising Eyebrows: A Failed Entrepreneur Finally […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Building the Lifestyle Business of Your Dreams with Donna Maria – Ep. 027
Donna Maria is an entrepreneur, mentor, and the founder and CEO of Donna Maria & Co. Under her umbrella company, she leads brands including The Indie Business Network and The Membership Maker, and runs two associated podcasts called The Indie Business Podcast and The Membership Maker Podcast. Additionally, Donna Maria is a member of the […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Becoming a Celebrity CEO with Ramon Ray – Ep. 026
Raymon Ray is an author, journalist, speaker, and business thought leader who has had his market insights featured in publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Inc Magazine. He has produced events such as Small Biz Big Things with Seth Godin, Small Business Summit and Small Business Influencer Awards, and […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Get More Productive On Social Media with Stephanie Humphrey – Ep. 004
Stephanie Humphrey is a technology and lifestyle expert and the founder of Til Death Do You Tweet, a company dedicated to teaching parents, students, teachers, and business professionals how to manage their online reputation. She is a nationally syndicated media personality and a frequent technology contributor to Good Morning America and Strahan and Sara. Stephanie […]
Join me for National Small Business Week!
National Small Business Week is celebrated during the first week of May every year and takes place from May 1 to 7 this year. This week aims to honor the entrepreneurs of our country who have played their part in bringing new ideas to life and growing our economy. Different events are hosted in different […]
How to Resolve Customer Complaints in Your Small Business
Research shows that when you answer a customer’s complaint, that customer’s advocacy for the business increases by up to 30%. And if you can actually solve their problem, they remain a customer 70% of the time. Conversely, if you do not answer a customer complaint, the decrease in advocacy is as much as 50%. Not […]
11 Bible Verses Small Business Owners Need in 2011
Each year, I pick a bible verse as my theme for the year. This year I did not choose a verse, but a saying that a coaching client shared with me. “Either I win or I learn, but with God’s help I never lose”. I loved that, and I was so touched by what this […]
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