Melinda Emerson

Melinda Emerson

Melinda F. Emerson, known as SmallBizLady, is an internationally known keynote speaker and an expert on small business start up, business development, and social media marketing. In addition to being a former columnist for The New York Times, she is frequently quoted by other media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, CNBC, Fortune, MSNBC and Fox News.

Emerson’s small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the host of #Smallbizchat, the longest running live chat on Twitter for small business owners. She publishes a resource blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com.

Emerson is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months and the ebook How To Become a Social Media Ninja.

She is the founder and president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA. Notable Clients Include: FedEx, ADP, Pitney Bowes, American Express, Dell, Staples, Sam’s Club, Chase Bank, Facebook, IKEA, Verizon, Wells Fargo, and Xerox.

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Melinda Emerson joins Jim Blasingame to offer suggestions on how to help black entrepreneurs claim the business ownership component of the American Dream.
Melinda Emerson joins Jim Blasingame to offer tips on how to run your business so you can sustain it during the slow and fast times.
Melinda Emerson joins Jim Blasingame to reveal some of the elements to break down when evaluating the performance of your business.