Today, Melinda talks about something that is not really fun in business, but it’s something that we all need to learn how to deal with a little bit better – navigating rejection in business. Rejection is an inevitable part of the business world, particularly in sales. Dealing with rejection effectively is crucial for maintaining motivation, […]
How to Get Corporate Sponsorships
Do you ever daydream about partnering with big brands? It’s not just a dream. Corporate sponsorships aren’t just for big players; small businesses can get in on the action, too. Today, I’m going to explain how to make it happen. This guide will share how corporate sponsorships work and how you can snag one for […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: 200th Episode: Weathering the Storm with Melinda Emerson
For the 200th Episode of the SmallBizChat, I wanted to discuss weathering the storms of life and business. It is after the rain that the flowers grow and prosper. The same is true for your business. Today we discuss how to weather those storms and become stronger in the aftermath. Listen in for an […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Franchising Forward with Your Small Business with Christy Ford
Christy Ford is the co-founder of The Scout Guide. She started her career as a photographer and later moved to Charlottesville, opening a Georgian antique and home store with her mother. As the business grew, Christy realized there was a lack of successful advertising opportunities for local small businesses. She was driven to find a […]
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 […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Growing Your Business in Uncertain Times with Brian Johnson
Brian Johnson is the CEO of Main & Johnson, a business consulting and coaching company based in Charlotte, NC, aimed at seeing small and medium-sized businesses thrive, not just survive. Main & Johnson partners with business owners to bridge the gap between what success they had and the success they seek. Brian and his team […]
The SmallBizChat Podcast: Confessions of a Small Business Owner: 3 Times I Almost Failed
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 […]
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