Tightening belts and slashing budgets. It’s what usually happens when there’s talk about the “R” word—recession. But slashing your marketing budget is not the best move. We've seen this cycle happen before and know the effects. The Harvard … [Read more...]
4 Best Ways to Use QR Codes for Small Business
If you had asked us about QR codes for small business 5 to 10 years ago, we would have told you not to bother. Really. They were confusing for most (still are for some), required a special app, and weren’t widely used. In fact, you’ll still … [Read more...]
How to Make Holiday Promotions Stand Out for a Service Biz
'Tis soon the season to add a bit of sparkle with a holiday promotion. If you have a service-focused business, you may have looked on with envy at the many options available for product sales promotions. But worry not! We’ll explore the art of … [Read more...]
Does Your Website Home Page Pass the Test for Visitors?
You’ve got 3 seconds. That’s how long a visitor gives you when they land on your website. In that time, you have to convince them to stick around. Consider it a test. And your home page is the make-or-break factor in whether they stay to see … [Read more...]
How an FAQ Page Will Help Your Small Business Website Sell
“Should I stay or should I go?” No, we’re not singing the song by The Clash. This is a question that’s being asked on your website every day. Every day, visitors will: Sometimes the decision comes down to a question about your product … [Read more...]
Big Biz Tools for Small Biz Success: Lifecycle Marketing for Small Business
We like to save time in our business. How about you? What about saving time while also doing great marketing? And is this possible? Yes, it is, with a powerful marketing strategy you’ve probably never heard of: Lifecycle Marketing for small … [Read more...]
3 Last-Minute Holiday Promotion Ideas for Small Business
We’re betting you’re pretty busy right now. Running a small business is no small feat, especially during the holidays. Putting together a holiday promotion for your small business might have fallen off your list or might not even be on the … [Read more...]
Have You Checked Your Marketing Results?
As we set our business goals each year, it’s a good time to see just how well our marketing worked last year. Have you checked your results recently? In small business marketing, it’s crucial to see whether or not you’ve reached your goals. You … [Read more...]
Seasonal Marketing: It Makes Your Small Biz Garden Grow
Smell the pumpkin spice in the air? Yes, it’s that time of year when many consumer product brands jump on this holiday flavor. It’s so prevalent now we all joke about it, but they still do it. And there’s a good reason for that. It sells. We … [Read more...]
How to Build Online Marketing for Small Business Success
When a friend mentioned her husband was starting a small business during the pandemic, it didn’t sound like a good idea. I figured his timing couldn’t be worse. Well, that was a year ago and I've been proven wrong. His business is doing well. And … [Read more...]