As business owners, we’re always looking for ways to work smarter. And yes, this predates AI! It’s learning through connections and relationships. Finding people who inspire you. This year, we’re celebrating women business owners who we think you’d like to meet. They’re inspiring, dynamic, brave, resilient and authentic. This is an expanded version of content from our […]
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Want to stay top of mind with existing clients and connect with new ones? A well-crafted newsletter is an excellent way to do that. Nine reasons to write and send newsletters.  Connect directly – and consistently – with clients and prospects. You own your email list.Even if search rules change…which they often do…. you still
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Positioning is like a roadmap for your business. It drives all of your branding, messaging and marketing. A clear positioning statement defines: Who you are. Who you help (your target market). HOW you help (the problems you solve or needs you fill for clients). Your USP (unique selling proposition). What makes you different/better than the
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Before you start any marketing, you need a plan. Without one, you’re bound to make scattershot efforts. A waste of time and marketing dollars. Unfortunately, we’ve seen more than a few startups make this mistake. It’s painful to watch. But it’s an easy fix! Start with developing a client profile. What does your ideal client
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Recently, we’ve been privy to a lot of conversation from small business owners who are trying to come up with new products or services…. some even considering startups. No surprise. Â The ongoing disruption small businesses are experiencing (Thanks, Covid) has left owners looking for new income streams to replace those that haven’t come back. An
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We know that social media posts with visuals outperform text-only posts. But visuals enhance other forms of marketing as well. As visual creatures, we enjoy reading or skimming material which contains graphics and images. In fact, according to this post in Polls Everywhere, visuals increase the desire to read content by 80%. With a reach
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Updated March 8, 2023 3-minute read Businesses that know exactly who they are and what they provide have a leg up on the competition. They have a deeper understanding of their value. Smart business owners incorporate this into a positioning statement or brand positioning statement. If your marketing is looking a little dull or you
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Building a business is challenging enough when the economy is strong. But we’re currently in the throes of a pandemic and on the brink of a recession and this is something none of us have ever seen before. Small business owners don’t know if they’ll be able to survive the next few months. So what
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Are you satisfied with your brand voice? Not sure? Ask yourself these 5 questions: Does your brand voice accurately reflect your business? Does the personality of your business come through clearly in your marketing? Does your marketing message define what’s unique about your business? Can potential customers tell exactly what you do from your website
Marketing Morsel: How clear is your brand voice? Read More »
Keeping up in the business world is becoming more and more challenging. Because the very nature of the internet nurtures change. There’s always something newer, faster, cooler, brighter. On the flip side, if you don’t like the way your product or service looks next to the competition, you can revamp your digital marketing quickly. Often
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