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Who’s on #Smallbizchat in October 2013

October 2, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

#SmallBizChat is a weekly conversation where small business owners can get answers to their questions. The focus of #SmallBizChat is to end small business failure by helping participants succeed as your own boss.  Join me live every Wednesday, 8-9PM EST for #SmallBizChat on Twitter.  Here’s how: follow @SmallBizChat on Twitter and click here for directions on how to join […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: @brianmoran, @deniseoberry, @entrepreneurjim, @jillkonrath, @martinsherv, Brian Moran, Denise O'Berry, Google, Jill Konrath, Jim Beach, Martin Shervington, twitter

Why Your Twitter Account is Not Bringing You Business

October 9, 2012 By Melinda Emerson 5 Comments

So, how are things for you on Twitter? No, I don’t mean how many followers you have or if you’re having a lot of fun sharing your latest vacation photos. I mean, is your Twitter account bringing you business? Is it giving you sales, leads or new customers? If not, chances are you’re doing one […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: @themomwrites, Perrna Malik, social media, twitter, twitter for business

How to Build a Social Media Brand

May 4, 2012 By Melinda Emerson 28 Comments

Sponsored Post Social media has leveled the playing field for small business owners in today’s marketing environment. It’s all about two-way communication with customers. Building a social media brand is a major factor in small business success, but the key is being niche focused. Beyond having a website, you need to make sure that you […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Melinda Emerson @SmallBizLady, Social Media Tagged With: #fedexoffice, facebook, Google, linkedin, pinterest, social media, tumblr, tweetchat, twitter

Top 20 Small Business Women To Follow on Twitter

October 21, 2013 By Melinda Emerson 6 Comments

Twitter is one of my best sources of helpful information to grow my small business, but it’s the women experts on twitter that share the most valuable content. For the latest about industry trends, technology tips and marketing innovations, most small business owners can use Twitter as a daily news source. You should be reading […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, My Recommendations, Social Media Tagged With: @amyporterfield, @AnishaRKeeys, @BarbaraWeltman, @bizauthor, @CathyWebSavvyPR, @darnyellejervey, @DeborahShane, @deniseoberry, @DIYMarketers, @ellenrohr, @holly_hanna, @jamilapayne, @jeanchatzky, @jillkonrath, @KimBeasley, @lenawest, @Restaurant_Lady, @SalesLounge, @TaiGoodwin, smallbiztrends, twitter

25 Business Women to Follow on Twitter

July 26, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 35 Comments

As many of you know, I think Twitter is a fantastic social media tool to grow a small business brand.  There are many fabulous people who I’ve met online and these ladies are a special group of women who handle business in a way that I respect and admire.  I thought that I would share […]

Filed Under: Business Inspiration, Mompreneurs, My Recommendations, Social Media, Women in Business Tagged With: business women, entrepreneur, melinda emerson, small business, smallbizlady, twitter, women entrepreneurs, Women in Business

Taking Your Small Business to the Next Level w/ Michael Gerber

April 22, 2010 By Melinda Emerson 5 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 @MichaelEGerber Michael E. Gerber is founder/chairman of Michael E. Gerber Companies and E-Myth Worldwide. He has published 13 books including the international […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, My Recommendations, SmallBizChat, Social Media, Starting A Small Business Tagged With: business planning, entrepreneur, entrepreneurial personality, melinda emerson, Michael E. Gerber, small business, Small business guru, small business success, small businesses fail, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, start a business, The E-Myth, The E-Myth Revisited, twitter

How to Start a Business In This Economy

August 6, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

From time to time as SmallBizLady, I conduct interviews with experts that could benefit my audience. This is excerpts from my #SmallBizChat interview on Twitter with Mike Michalowicz aka Toilet Paper Entrepreneur @TPEntrepreneur. Mike Michalowicz has a driving passion for entrepreneurialism. Michalowicz wrote The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur with the sole purpose of giving first time entrepreneurs the […]

Filed Under: How to Start, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat, Social Media Tagged With: how to start, how to start a business, how to start in this economy, melinda emerson, Mike Michalowicz, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, twitter

Managing a Crisis In Your Small Business

August 13, 2009 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 Jane Jordan-Meier @aussiechic on Twitter.  Jane is a famous import from Australia.  She has worked for many years in and around the […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Q & A Interview, SmallBizChat Tagged With: crisis comunications, crisis media plan, Jane Jordan Meier, manage the media, managing a crisis, melinda emerson, protect your reputation online, small business, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, twitter

8 Ways to Attract Followers on Twitter

July 6, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 1 Comment

When it comes to Twitter, attracting “followers” are key to building your online brand. Here’s key information to attract followers: 1)  Use usernames which match your name or business service or other social networking sites. When you sign up for your Twitter account, use your real name or the name you use on other social […]

Filed Under: 10 Things Lists, Social Media Tagged With: attract followers, online brand, social media, twitter

How to Be a Guest on #SmallBizChat

July 13, 2009 By Melinda Emerson 3 Comments

Thank you for your interest in being a guest on #SmallBizChat! In preparation for the TwitterChat, here is what you should know in order to ensure a great chat experience. #SmallBizChat is a weekly interactive talk show on Twitter for small business owners. It takes place every Wednesday from 8-9 pm eastern time.  Participants and […]

Filed Under: SmallBizChat Tagged With: be a guest, SmallBizChat, smallbizlady, tweetchat, twitter

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