“Mommy, do you want to see my drawing?” Chances are, you don’t. But today the stakes are especially high because you really ought to be working. Over the past few decades, the number of households where both parents work has risen sharply, making situations like these far more common. And it has always been a…
Social media stories are the new “it” thing when it comes to social media marketing. According to Statista, there are 500 million daily active users that use Instagram stories in 2019. Some might ask themselves, “What are social media stories and why should I bother using them?” Believe it or not, these stories helped businesses…
Creating consistently engaging email content for your audience isn’t easy, especially if you’re sending frequent emails. Every reader has their own content preferences, so it’s good practice to offer a wide range of content to keep engagement levels high. This way, you can reduce unsubscribe rates and at the same time track which content types…
Running a successful small business requires more than being good at creating a product or providing a service. It also means being savvy about promoting yourself. Traditional advertising can be more expensive than some small business owners can afford, but there are many ways of publicizing your business that will cost less and be just…
Business emails differ from all other forms of written business correspondence. We all tend to use much less formal language in emails, and emails are instant. Gone are the days of drafting a letter, proofreading it, and then having it typed. We can now fire off important business correspondence with ease. The spontaneous, instant nature…
If you’re planning a start-up business and feel you lack credibility in the marketplace, there’s good news. First, you’re not alone. It’s only natural to feel like you lack credibility when you enter the marketplace for the first time because, in all probability, you do. But that’s a challenge you can easily overcome. Other than…
Social media is a great tool for any small business that wants to build brand awareness, engage with their audience, and reach new customers. However, without the right strategies and tools in place, your social media marketing efforts can end up hurting – rather than helping – your business. If you’re currently using social media…
Veterans and active duty military members are a very smart addition to your customer base. However, marketing to them is much different than marketing to civilian customers and can be very difficult to master. According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, there were 20 million veterans in 2017, coupled with their spouses and active duty…
Many brands realize the importance of getting digital marketing right. Email marketing is certainly an important aspect of that. However, there are some errors often made that limit the chances of success. Therefore, this article aims to provide some basic tips to get email marketing right. 1. Use a professional email address It may seem…
Picture this, you are sitting at home minding your own business and you get a call on the phone – it’s a cold caller wanting you to buy their amazing new product. Unfortunately, you’re not going to interact further with the caller as you’ve never been interested in purchasing a state-of-the-art outdoor BBQ in the…