From Underdog to Category Leader: The Playbook for Scaling an Emerging Brand
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It’s every entrepreneur’s dream to take an emerging brand and scale it to become a category leader. There are three legs to…
The Hidden Cost of Poor Email Deliverability for Small Businesses
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As a small business owner, you value your connection with each and every customer. The cost of poor email deliverability isn’t just…
Small Business Marketing Predictions for 2026
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As we enter 2026, one message from small businesses is clear: Marketing has never been more competitive, more dynamic, or more essential…
Super Saturday Still Matters, But the Real Holiday Surge May Come After
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Retailers are looking forward to Super Saturday, which is tomorrow (12/20). But will it be as lucrative as anticipated? Likely yes. The…
A Practical Guide to Using AI for Content Marketing and SEO—Without the Hype
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For many small business owners and solopreneurs, AI feels like it’s moving faster than their ability to keep up. New tools, new…
Prediction 2026: Citizen Developers Will Reshape How Small Businesses Compete
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In 2026, one of the most powerful trends transforming small businesses won’t be a new CRM, AI chatbot, or marketing platform, but…
4 Reasons Why Your Small Business Should Consider a Podcast
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The following is a lightly edited excerpt from Chapter 1 of Ray and Steve’s new book, Podcasting for Small Business. To podcast,…
It’s “Go-Time” for Holiday Sales
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As you read this, millions of Americans are getting ready to spend money—hopefully in your stores and restaurants and on your websites….
Why Magical Gift Card Moments are a Must for Businesses this Holiday Season
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What’s one thing consumers see more of during the holidays than sweaters, snowmen, or ornaments? That’s right, gift cards. They’re in the…
Intentional Gifting: The Thoughtful Trend Warming This Holiday Season
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This holiday season, shoppers are shifting toward giving fewer, more meaningful gifts that truly reflect recipients’ values and lifestyles. Eco-friendly, thoughtfully designed…
