Small Business Marketing
When you start a new business or develop a new brand, one of the most important early steps is naming it. A good name tells customers who you are, what you do, and what you can do for them. If…
Read MoreA Facebook follower recently asked, “What can I do when an advertising or marketing campaign isn’t working?” There are several reasons a marketing campaign might fail. Here are several common ones: You aren’t marketing to the right customers. The first…
Read MoreA marketing plan is the foundation of any small business’s marketing efforts. Your marketing plan should describe and justify big marketing strategies and inform your daily tactical decisions. At first, completing a marketing plan for your business may seem daunting…
Read MoreMaybe there was an upcoming chili cook-off. Maybe there was a corresponding sale on Bean-O. Or perhaps the blizzard warning inspired a desire for comfort food. Whatever the reason, my Kroger grocery store was out of black beans. But I…
Read MoreOn David Weatherholt’s radio program “Getting Down to Business,” I explored further the concept that marketing is everything. Every interaction customer have with your business affects your brand. But what does “brand” mean? A synonym for “brand” is “reputation.” It’s…
Read MoreReflected Spectrum Photography just unveiled their new site featuring the logo I was pleased to design. Take a look: During the design process, I realized many small businesses could use some design tips for their logos. And since logos are,…
Read MoreMost marketing metaphors seem so violent. Many of these metaphors are directed at competitors- you need to outwit, outflank, outsmart the enemy. It’s a bit macho for me, but I get it. You want to beat the other guy. I’m…
Read MoreMuch can be debated about the merits of changing a well-known brand name. Sometimes a company or brand outgrows the intent of their original name, and marketers think a change will renew vitality and open the doors to new markets.…
Read MoreRecently, I was given the privilege of designing the cover for the paperback edition of one of my favorite business books, Brand Harmony by Steve Yastrow. The process of redesigning helped me reconnect with the core principles of my small…
Read MoreBe easy to do business with. Communicate with your customers in ways that are meaningful to them. Know where you want to go. Involve your team. Keep at it. Not too complicated, right?
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