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How to Reinvent a Small Business

October 7, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Every week as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts on my Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. The show takes place every Wed on Twitter from 8-9pm ET. This is excerpted from my recent interview with Karyn Greenstreet @Kgreenstreet. She is the President of Passion For Business, LLC.  Karyn is an internationally-known speaker, author, and self-employment expert who has […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: business planning, Karyn Greetstreet, melinda emerson, small business, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady

How to Become an Infopreneur

October 28, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

Each week as @Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with entrepreneur and instructional designer, Tai Goodwin @Tai Goodwin. She leverages over 14 years of developing adult learning materials and training to help entrepreneurs, coaches, and speakers create infoproducts that sell. Tai […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: e-books, ebook, ebooks, entrepreneur, melinda emerson, small business info, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady

How to Use SCORE to Get Free Small Business Help

November 4, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with Amy Larrimore @SCOREphila Amy is the Vice President of Technology for SCORE, a free business mentoring program, and nonprofit association with 364 offices across the country. Amy is a seasoned entrepreneur […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: Amy Larrimore, business planning, entrepreneur, melinda emerson, SCORE, small business ideas, small business info, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady

How to Reinvent Your Business Blog

November 18, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with Cathy Larkin @CathyWebsavvyPR & @WhyDoWeBlog. Cathy Larkin is a social media strategist and 20-year public relations pro. Founder of Web Savvy PR, her boutique firm provides traditional PR and marketing support […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: blog strategy, blogging, business blogging, business planning, cathy larkin, melinda emerson, small business info, SmallBizChat

How To Monetize Your Blog

December 2, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 4 Comments

Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with @kingsleymaunder. Kingsley is a serial entrepreneur who launched his first start-up in 2001 and his current business, Konector, is his third. Konector helps small businesses ‘konect’ with influential bloggers […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: blogging, melinda emerson, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady

Effective Email Marketing For Small Businesses

December 16, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Each week as @Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with James Tayo @eblogr (on Twitter). James is a software developer who provides software for bloggers and Internet entrepreneurs. He helps entrepreneurs achieve a maximum effectiveness by developing software that automates the work […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: email marketing, entrepreneur, Melinda Emmerson, small business info, SmallBizChat

How to Have Balance in Your Life as a Small Business Owner

January 6, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with Debi Silber @themojocoach.  Debi is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s in Nutrition, a Personal Trainer, Whole Health Coach, author, speaker and founder of www.TheMojoCoach.com . Debi’s branded The Mojo Coach® […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Mompreneurs, My Recommendations, SmallBizChat, Social Media, Women in Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: debi silber, exercise, healthier life, life balance, melinda emerson, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, themojocoach

Who’s on #SmallBizChat – January 2011

January 3, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat.  Here are the upcoming guests for January 2011… January 5th – How to Have Balance in Your Life as a Small Business Owner with Debi Silber @theMojoCoach January 12th — Finding and Keeping Customers Using Social Customer Relationship Management […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, tweetchat, twitter

Who’s On #SmallBizChat – February 2011

February 2, 2011 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

The line up for #SmallBizChat for February 2011.

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: how to participate in smallbizchat, interview, SmallBizChat, tweetchat

How to Buy a Small Business

April 7, 2011 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

Each week as Smallbizlady, I conduct interviews with small business experts on my weekly Twitter talk show #SmallBizChat. This is excerpted from my #SmallBizChat interview with Andrew Rogerson @Andrewrog  Andrew is a 5-time business owner that loves helping entrepreneurs exit or enter business ownership. His services include business brokerage; helping owners sell and/or buyers purchase a business. […]

Filed Under: Become Your Own Boss Tips, SmallBizChat Tagged With: become your own boss, entrepreneur, SmallBizChat

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