Small Business Marketing
Many small businesses have tried marketing with Facebook, and some have experienced lackluster results. If your business meets the characteristics described in my article “Is Facebook Right for Marketing my Small Business?,” Facebook can be successful for your business. The key…
Read MoreLet’s say you have a great idea for marketing your small business– building a vibrant Twitter following, partnering with a local civic organization to host community events or offering a compelling referral program to customers. Now what? How do you…
Read MoreThe best medical professionals are passionate about the science and practice of their areas of specialty. Patients want to know you have expertise and want to feel reassured they will receive the best care. But patients are almost never as…
Read MoreA great campfire story compels the audience to listen, eager to hear what happens next. And they will remember the story, to share with others later. Wouldn’t you love for your marketing to capture some of that feeling? Unfortunately, small…
Read MoreFinishing a significant small business marketing initiative like a website redesign is an exciting time! After possibly months of work and waiting, your new website is ready to be launched and revealed to customers. Or is it? There’s a critical last…
Read MoreHere’s a cautionary tale and follow-up to last week’s defense of marketing implementation. Be wary of implementing any marketing communication without an effective strategy. Marketing strategy is really important! Check out this startling example of bad marketing implementation I stumbled across…
Read MoreIn the world of marketing, strategy development gets all the glory. The role of implementing marketing strategies is often considered a menial task (or at least dreadfully boring). Doing tactical work just isn’t as glamorous as developing the knock-your-socks-off strategy behind…
Read MoreSometimes, small business marketing can feel rushed and put you under pressure. When business owners first talk to me about their marketing efforts, they usually express a sense of anxiety, asking question like: How do I know I’m doing enough…
Read MoreWhen a business doesn’t understand its customers or know what’s important to them, it’s tempting to “throw things at the wall to see what sticks.” The result is usually confusing and bland (what a combination!). Check out this supposed tagline on a newsletter…
Read MoreWho are these people who write reviews on websites like Yelp, Amazon and Angie’s List? And why do they have so much power over your success? Contrary to some opinions I’ve heard, online reviewers usually aren’t just disgruntled customers or…
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