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Published: Aug. 28, 2015, 8 a.m.

Melinda Emerson is known as the Small Biz Lady \u2014 and is Americas #1 Small Business Expert and the author of \u201cBecome Your Own Boss in 12 Months: A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Work.\u201d She is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business start-up, business development, and social media marketing. Melinda\u2019s advice is widely read reaching more than 3 million entrepreneurs each week online. And Forbes magazine named her the #1 woman for entrepreneurs to follow on Twitter. \xa0

\nSecret -- timesaving technique\n

Melinda always creates a list of five vital priorities the day before she sets out to complete each individual task. ONWARD!

\nDaily habit that contributes to success\n

Melinda wakes up early -- gets her vital priorities done by 11:00 am -- and even finds a way to budget time for herself.

\nCould have ruined your business -- but now -- an invaluable learning experience\n

Melinda built a business that could not run without her -- and Melinda tells the whole story here.

\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n

\u201cA business owner has to learn to plan for long-term success -- and focus on identifying the characteristics of their perfect customer.\u201d

\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n

\u201cYou have to maintain your reputation -- your brand is an extension of your personal self.\u201d \xa0

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\nFinal Round -- \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\n

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\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\n

I would have gone back and put a system in place to help define our niche -- you have to niche to get rich.

\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\n

Develop a niche target customer -- you have to pick a marketing target that you can actually reach.

\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\n

An individual who seeks to add value to our company and looks at their occupation as a career, not a job.

\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n

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1. You win or you learn in business
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2. Don\u2019t make a hire that you can\u2019t fire
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\nHow best to connect with Melinda:\n

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• http://succeedasyourownboss.com/
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