Melinda F. Emerson, known to many as SmallBizLady, is one of America’s leading small business experts. Her expertise includes small business start-up, business development, and social media marketing. As CEO of MFE Consulting LLC, Melinda develops audio, video, and written content to fulfill her mission to end small business failure. She publishes a resource blog, SucceedAsYourOwnBoss.com, and hosts a weekly talk show on Twitter called #Smallbizchat for emerging entrepreneurs. Forbes magazine named her one of the Top 20 Women for Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter. Melinda has been featured in The Washington Post, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Black Enterprise. She lives in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania.
“Best start-up book I ever read!”
—Alfred A. Edmond Jr., SVP/executive editor-at-large of Black
Enterprise, “The Successpert”
“Pay attention to Melinda Emerson. She is smart, concise, and
on-point all the time. In Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, she
provides great insight on things that are tough to navigate. She
makes them easy to understand.”
—Marcus Lemonis, CNBC’s The Profit
“In Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Melinda Emerson has laid out
a proven plan for business success. Follow her step-by-step guide
to start your dream business.”
—Jon Gordon, eleven-time bestselling author of The Carpenter and
The Power of Positive Leadership
“With Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Melinda Emerson has
created a comprehensive checklist for the first-time entrepreneur
that is sure to save you thousands of dollars in lost time and lost
revenue.”
—Jay Samit, bestselling author of Disrupt
You! and Future Proofing You
“This is a must-read for start-ups and existing entrepreneurs
working through their digital pivot.”
—Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First and Get Different
“This book provides a complete step-by-step approach to starting a
successful business. Melinda Emerson doesn’t leave anything
out! You’ll want to follow her prescriptive advice
closely.”
—Steve Strauss, USA TODAY small business columnist
“Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months has everything you need to
launch or reinvent a small business. Melinda Emerson’s unique
approach provides a step-by-step guide to build the business
of your dreams.”
—Scott Jeffrey Miller, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of
Everyone Deserves a Great Manager
“Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is the book I wish I had when I
decided to leave Corporate America and start my own business.
Melinda Emerson helps entrepreneurs ask themselves the
questions that will help them create the financial freedom
they’ve been looking for.”
—Minda Harts, bestselling author of The Memo
“Melinda Emerson has done it again! Become Your Own Boss in 12
Months is loaded with everything you need to know before you
leave your 9 to 5 job behind and venture into business ownership.
If you’re ready to embrace the freedom of entrepreneurship, you
need this excellent book!”
—Stephanie Chandler, author of The Nonfiction Book Publishing
Plan
“Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months is a must-read for anyone
looking to launch a new e-commerce or service business. Melinda
Emerson’s step-by-step system will put you on the path to business
success.”
—John Jantsch, author of Duct Tape Marketing and The Ultimate
Marketing Engine
“Whether you are just getting started as an entrepreneur or you
need a solid refresher to up your business game, Become Your
Own Boss in 12 Months is the book for you.
It’s overflowing with the practical tips, advice, and specific
action steps that will lead you from working for someone else to
working for yourself. This is your time, and this book is the only
guide you need!”
—Donna Maria Coles Johnson, president of Indie Business Network
“What impresses me about the book is the basic questions it guides
the reader through—questions that enthusiastic new business owners
fail to address until it is too late. Melinda Emerson knows
what it takes to start a successful business!”
—Barry Moltz, small business expert
“Whether you are getting ready to start a small business or looking
for tips and information for building your existing brand and
operating smarter, Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months will become
your invaluable go-to resource.”
—Rieva Lesonsky, small business expert, SmallBizDaily.com
“The new content in Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months on how
to sell and market online is exactly what is needed to help
business owners get started with e-commerce. Melinda has the
experience, wisdom, and skill to move you from wannabe entrepreneur
to flourishing entrepreneur.”
—Pamela Slim, author of Body of Work
“Melinda Emerson has poured more than twenty years of her
experience into this step-by-step guide to business success. Read
this book and then use the advice. You’ll be glad you did.”
—Ramon Ray, author of The Celebrity CEO
“Melinda Emerson has poured her everything into this book. With
more than twenty years of experience, her step-by-step guide to
business success is both timeless and timely. Read this book, and
then immediately use the wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to
build your business. This book is just that darn good!”
—John Lawson, e-commerce business expert
“Melinda Emerson is the number one expert you need to follow if
you’re stepping into business ownership. Don’t even think about
going into business without reading this book. A step-by-step road
map for success, Become Your Own Boss in 12
Months presents time-tested wisdom, thoughtful development,
and strategic marketing know-how to convert any dreamer into a
successful business owner.”
—Amy Franko, author of The Modern Seller
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