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Melinda Emerson is known as the Small Biz Lady — and is Americas #1 Small Business Expert and the author of “Become Your Own Boss in 12 Months: A Month-by-Month Guide to a Business That Work.” She is an internationally known keynote speaker and expert on small business start-up, business development, and social media marketing. Melinda’s 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.   Secret -- timesaving technique Melinda always creates a list of five vital priorities the day before she sets out to complete each individual task. ONWARD! Daily habit that contributes to success Melinda wakes up early -- gets her vital priorities done by 11:00 am -- and even finds a way to budget time for herself. Could have ruined your business -- but now -- an invaluable learning experience Melinda built a business that could not run without her -- and Melinda tells the whole story here. Most critical skill