Melinda Emerson
Smallbizlady, An Author, Speaker and Small Business Coach

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My name is Melinda Emerson and I remember when I realized being a small business owner would be my next career. I had the job I always wanted, but I was getting headaches on the way to work in the morning. The work was challenging, but not terribly important.

I knew I was capable of doing so much more. I planned my departure every minute I could spare.

I took out a home equity loan and paid off all my bills. I even paid off my car. Every week, I did something to learn more about running a production company...[more]

My name is Melinda Emerson and I remember when I realized being a small business owner would be my next career. I had the job I always wanted, but I was getting headaches on the way to work in the morning. The work was challenging, but not terribly important.

I knew I was capable of doing so much more. I planned my departure every minute I could spare.

I took out a home equity loan and paid off all my bills. I even paid off my car. Every week, I did something to learn more about running a production company. I looked forward to my two days off per week. I freelanced for a company like the one I was trying to start. That work was so much more fulfilling than my day job. Eventually, I learned enough to start my own business.

Right now, running a sustainable small business is getting more difficult. The skills needed to be successful in the midst of the social media revolution and the global economy puts tremendous pressure on today's entrepreneurs. [less]