Winning in a Downturn: Why Visibility Matters More Than Ever
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Every downturn forces companies to make a choice: pull back and wait it out or stay visible and keep pushing forward. During…
From Invisible to Unmissable: Preparing Your Business for Early Holiday Shoppers
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Small businesses that don’t strategize for the shift in new shopping behaviors risk becoming invisible when the holiday rush starts. This year,…
Customer Journey Mapping 101: A Small Business Guide
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Running a small business means every customer interaction counts. Customer journey mapping helps you deconstruct and understand these interactions, helping you turn…
Emotional Branding: How to Do it Right
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“Connecting with consumers on a rational level is no longer enough,” according to Mintel, a global market intelligence and research agency. Instead,…
4 Common Marketing Automation Mistakes SMBs Make (and Tips to Avoid Them)
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Business automation is no longer a far-off to-do on small businesses’ calendars. With a majority of organizations having already embraced technology driven…
When Everyone Is a Researcher: The New Rules of Customer Insights
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Jeff Bezos once said, “When anecdotes and data disagree, anecdotes are usually right.” This speaks directly to the reality most leaders intuitively…
Taking Your Marketing From Effort to Impact
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Last year, I wrote about the 2024 Small Biz Now report from Constant Contact, which revealed that many small business owners were…
The 2025 Small Business Holiday GPS Plan: Smart Strategies to Win the Next 100 Days
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If you’re a small business owner staring down the final quarter of the year, it’s officially “go time.” As I write this…
Should Businesses Follow American Eagle’s Example In Sponsoring Edgy Ads?
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Should small business owners use edgy advertising to help market their brands, products, and services? The answer depends on how much risk…
Get It Right the First Time: How to Choose (and Protect) the Perfect Domain in 2025
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You’ve got the idea. The name. The dream. You’re finally ready to take your business online. But before you hit “publish” on…
