Category Archives for "Marketing"

Startup Tips for Small Business Professionals

Make a business plan Having an idea is one thing, but having a legitimate business plan is another story. A proper business plan gives you a significant advantage. So how do you make a business plan? In simple terms, a business plan is the written description of your company’s future. You outline what you want […]

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Small Town Marketing vs Big City Promotions

Marketing in a small town is much different than doing so in a large city. Most marketing advice you’ll find online comes from those living or targeting markets in big cities. As such, their advice doesn’t always translate well for those looking to promote in smaller areas. Few marketing companies opt to work in a […]

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June Roundup: 15 Favorite Social Media Marketing Tips for Your Small Business

1. Most Small Business Marketers Don’t Know if Facebook Efforts Are Working Despite the fact that 92% of small businesses agree that social media is important for their business AND that the majority use Facebook for their social media marketing, most also report that they don’t know whether their Facebook outreach is “working.”  “Working” may […]

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Your Brand’s Voice: Formal, fun, or somewhere in the middle

Brands are most effective and notable when they have a unique, consistent and resonating voice that connects with their target audience. This voice is rooted in their implementations across platforms, in their public relations, in the communication with their followers on social media, and anywhere else they have a presence. What is a Brand Voice? […]

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10 Benefits of having a Company Website for your Small Business

If you aim to grow your brand, having a website is no longer optional in today’s marketplace. And while having a website can put your small business globally on the map, it’s just as vital for those SMBs operating locally. Adweek reports that over 81% of consumers begin their purchase journey with a web search. […]

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May Roundup: 16 Organization Tips for Your Small Business

1.You should have a Google my business profile Millions of people use Google Search as their first step when looking for goods or services. With a GMB created, you can ensure that they see the correct information. You can make sure that your business is getting a visibility boost compared to those who didn’t bother […]

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5 Online Marketing Tactics Brick-and-Mortar Stores Can Use to Thrive

You’ve worked hard to establish a thriving and successful brick and mortar (physical) business. But the potential of leveraging online marketing and tactics has you intrigued. As well it should. Over 81% of consumers being their buying research process by conducting a web query, and with Google being the 800lb giant in the digital world, […]

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April Roundup: 15 of our Favorite Productivity Tips

Happy Friday! Where did April go? It has just flown by. As the week/month comes to a close, it’s always good to reflect on what you got done and see how far away you are from accomplishing your goals. Which got us thinking — how about we make our April roundup post about our favorite productivity […]

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