Marketing

A Comprehensive Guide to Branding for Small BusinessesA Comprehensive Guide to Branding for Small Businesses

A Comprehensive Guide to Branding for Small Businesses

Branding is an essential component of small business marketing, but its importance can sometimes be lost in the midst of…

Are You Ready To Sell Online This Holiday Season?Are You Ready To Sell Online This Holiday Season?

Are You Ready To Sell Online This Holiday Season?

I recently spoke to about a dozen small business retail clients of mine about what they were doing to prepare…

How to Define, Set and Measure Your Marketing ObjectivesHow to Define, Set and Measure Your Marketing Objectives

How to Define, Set and Measure Your Marketing Objectives

Successful small business owners recognize how essential it is to commit to ongoing marketing efforts for their products or services.…

Don’t Write A Press Release. Do This Instead.Don’t Write A Press Release. Do This Instead.

Don’t Write A Press Release. Do This Instead.

The press release is not over-hyped. It's not unimportant. It's still very relevant. However, the year is 2020, and the…

Marketing Channels: Which Are the Right Ones for Your Business?Marketing Channels: Which Are the Right Ones for Your Business?

Marketing Channels: Which Are the Right Ones for Your Business?

Business owners have many choices when it comes to their marketing today, and choosing the right marketing channels to achieve…

Marketing Consultants: What Not to ExpectMarketing Consultants: What Not to Expect

Marketing Consultants: What Not to Expect

Thinking of hiring a marketing consultant for your company? Over the past 20 years, I've worked with countless ones, with…

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Marketing ConsultantEverything You Need to Know About Hiring a Marketing Consultant

Everything You Need to Know About Hiring a Marketing Consultant

Whether your business needs help with social media, copywriting or print advertisements, hiring a marketing consultant is a good idea.…

The Basics of Social Media Marketing for Small BusinessThe Basics of Social Media Marketing for Small Business

The Basics of Social Media Marketing for Small Business

While the importance of social media marketing has grown, it's never been more essential to small businesses than now. While…

Small Business Saturday 2023: What You’ll Need to Know to SucceedSmall Business Saturday 2023: What You’ll Need to Know to Succeed

Small Business Saturday 2023: What You’ll Need to Know to Succeed

The annual Small Business Saturday®—as a retail and community event—is anything but small. In fact, Americans spent $17.9 billion last year. According…

Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?

Is Small Business Saturday for Hype or for Real?

When American Express announced its very first Small Business Saturday back in 2010, I, for one, didn't think much of…