The SmallBizLady Buzz - Issue 242

The Ultimate End-of-Year Countdown Checklist!

2024 is almost out the door, and you’re still hustling like the CEO you are. But before the ball drops and we toast to bigger checks in 2025, let’s make sure you’re rolling into the new year like a true boss—organized, polished, and READY. Here's your sassy end-of-year countdown:

1. Declutter Your Home Office (AKA Your Command Center) Let’s face it: Your desk looks like a paper tornado hit it. That clutter is messing with your millionaire mindset! Take 30 minutes, grab a trash bag, and say goodbye to those dusty business cards, ancient receipts, and half-empty pens. Giveaway all those books that have been piling up. Start the new year with clear space and clearer thoughts.

2. Record a New Voicemail Greeting Is your voicemail still screaming 2020 vibes? Update it with energy and confidence. Something like, "Hi, you’ve reached your name, CEO extraordinaire! I’m busy making money moves, so leave a message, and I’ll get back to you." Don’t let a stale greeting ruin your first impression!

3. Set 1 Personal and 2 Business Goals Yes, start with a Personal goal? How about finally taking that yoga class (or napping guilt-free)? Business goals? Double that revenue or finally launch that course you’ve been talking about all year. Write ’em down and make them happen.

4. Update Your LinkedIn Bio & Add New Skills When was the last time you updated your LinkedIn profile? Add those new skills you crushed this year and revamp that bio. People are checking you out, so show them why YOU are the top expert in your industry.

5. Pat Yourself on the Back Pause. Breathe. Reflect. You’ve survived another year as the fabulous, resilient, unstoppable business leader you are. Clap for your damn self. You earned it.

Let’s finish strong! Here’s to conquering 2025 with a clean slate and big dreams.

Check out this week’s featured post: URGENT: Is Your Business Compliant with the Corporate Transparency Act?

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URGENT: Is Your Business Compliant with the Corporate Transparency Act?

Small business owners, there’s one new regulation that needs your immediate attention before the end of 2024. The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) requires most small businesses operating in the United States to create transparency in business ownership to prevent illicit activities such as money laundering, tax evasion, and financing of terrorism.

The CTA is a game changer, aiming to combat financial crimes by requiring businesses to disclose detailed ownership information to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Continue reading....

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FREE Webinar: Boost Your Sales in 2025! NEW DATE!!

Don’t miss the final FREE webinar of the year! How to Boost Your Sales in 2025 on Dec 19th at 6pm ET! Learn actionable strategies to increase your revenue, connect with customers, and dominate your market in 2025. Get insider tips to level up your business game and start the new year strong. Save your spot now—space is limited! Reserve Your Spot Now!

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Finally, personalized engagement made easy

Twilio is a cloud communications platform that enables businesses to integrate various communication methods—such as voice calls, text messages, video, and email. This allows businesses to engage with customers across multiple channels seamlessly. It has a very low cost for the service, It is very easy to implement and is always active. The tool is powerful, integrates all tools and solutions through Zapier and webhooks, and only a far-reaching system.

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The SmallBizChat Podcast: How to Write and Publish a Book with Marcia Layton Turner

Check out this solo podcast episode: How to Write and Publish a Book with Marcia Layton Turner

In this episode, Melinda welcomes Marcia Layton Turner who delves into ghostwriting’s role in building credibility and authority for business leaders.

With nearly 80 nonfiction ghostwritten books under her belt, Marcia shares insights on traditional vs. self-publishing, hiring a ghostwriter, and leveraging books for business growth. Marcia is also the founder of the Association of Ghostwriters. For more information: www.marcialaytonturner.com

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Are You Tired of Spinning Your Wheels?

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Melinda F. Emerson, “SmallBizLady” is America’s #1 Small Business Expert. She is an internationally renowned keynote speaker on small business development, marketing and social selling. Melinda is also the president of the Quintessence Group, an award-winning marketing consulting firm based in Philadelphia, PA, serving Fortune 500 brands who target small business market. LinkedIn named her a Top Voice for 2019 in Small Business and Entrepreneurship. In addition to being a former NY Times columnist, she is frequently quoted by media organizations including The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, MSNBC, CNBC and Fox News. She is the host of #Smallbizchat LIVE and The SmallBizChat Podcast. A prolific writer, Melinda has published more than 5000 articles on her blog www.succeedasyourownboss.com. Her small business advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. She is the bestselling author of Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months, Revised and Expanded and Fix Your Business, a 90 Day Plan to Get Back Your Life and Reduce Chaos in Your Business.