Expanding a small business is an exciting prospect, but it’s also a significant undertaking that requires careful planning and analysis. Making the leap too soon or without the right information can lead to costly mistakes. Before you decide to expand your business, it’s crucial to assess a variety of key metrics that will give you […]
SmallBizLady Summer Reading List 2024
It’s Summer, and that means it’s time to grab to good book and grow your expertise. There are many business books that have delivered an array of insightful and actionable reads. Here are a particular set of books that I find valuable for small business owners seeking to navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. Here are […]
How to Evaluate Your Business Model for Scaling
Scaling a business is an exciting prospect, but it requires careful evaluation to ensure that your business model can handle the increased demands. Rapid growth can lead to operational and financial challenges if not managed correctly. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to evaluate your business model to determine if it’s ready for scaling. […]
The Right Way To Make Sales Calls For Your Small Business
I have recently been exposed to too many instances of sales calls that are inappropriate and ineffective to actually make a sale. Social media networks such as LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are great for making the initial connection, but if you do not take the time to interact and actually build a relationship with your […]
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: Disrupt Your Competition Through Customer Amazement with Shep Hyken – Ep. 002
Shep Hyken is a Customer Service and Experience Expert and the Chief Amazement Officer at Shepard Presentations. He has presented keynote speeches and organization presentations for dozens of well-known companies including Energizer, Applebee’s, American Express, American Red Cross, and Georgia Oilman’s Association to help them build loyal relationships with their customers as well as their […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Failing Does Not Mean You’re a Failure – Ep. 003
As solopreneurs and small business owners, it’s easy to identify ourselves based on the successes – and failures – of our business. As the leader – the public face – for our organizations, when our business hits a rough patch, our team makes a mistake, or we lose a client, we often internalize our business […]
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 […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: How I Became SmallBizLady – Ep. 001
Welcome to the first episode of the SmallBizChat Podcast – the show that’s on a mission to help you improve your small business and avoid small business failure. I’m your host, Melinda Emerson “SmallBizLady,” America’s #1 Small Business Expert. On today’s episode, I share who I am, how I became known as the SmallBizLady, and […]
12 Bible Verses Every Small Business Owner Needs For 2012
I normally do this post at the top of the year, but I was inspired to wait until now. With Easter upon us, I though this post would be particularly meaningful at this time of year. My religious theme for 2012 is, “Either I win or I learn, but with God’s help I never lose.” […]
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