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…
Content marketing is driving most online businesses promotional strategies at present. The Content Marketing Institute has noted that 77 percent of B2B marketers employ the approach within their organizations, with no indication the popularity will decline. Content marketing covers a range of styles, and many companies are limiting their output considerably. Elements like instructional articles…
Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy, providing almost half of all jobs in the US. Almost 20 percent of American workers are employed on businesses with fewer than 20 employees. Yet, over one-third of all new small businesses close within the first two years and over 50 percent exit the market before…
In a world where social media sites are booming platforms for promotion and business endeavors are widely shared online, having access to tools that help boost productivity at your fingertips is necessary to stay ahead of the competition. Creating a website with a professional aesthetic, tracking your traffic, and staying on top of industry-relevant news…
A blog can be a great platform to spread the word about your business. And the best part is that a blog functions on a “passive” basis. Once an article is posted and ranking on search engines, expect it to have some effect for years to come. So, the power of a blog should never…
For entrepreneurs and business managers, there’s a lot you have to keep in check when it comes to running a business. Sometimes the most impactful way to keep your company running smoothly day by day is to increase productivity at all levels. Of course, finding ways to improve your personal productivity will help, but you…
The majority of brands know the modern era needs a sophisticated digital marketing strategy. Social media is clearly a crucial part of that. This article provides some tips on how you can gain more followers on Twitter. 1. Targeted following Twitter obviously has rules against aggressive following and you should always be careful not to…
You’ve heard about how effective Pinterest can be in helping you grow your small business and drive traffic to your website, but perhaps you have yet to get started, or perhaps you have a Pinterest account, but you haven’t done much with it yet. Don’t worry, though. Getting started with Pinterest is easy, and it’s…
Most brands now realize the importance of content marketing. Of course, this means that most have websites and a company blog. However, successful content marketing goes way beyond having the intent to write a blog post once in a while. It’s also fair to say there is a specific art to blogging. Therefore, this article…
The holidays mark the time when people are most willing to spend money on things. Savvy business owners know how to take advantage of this time of the year. Marketing strategies come aplenty for those who know what they’re doing. But for first-time entrepreneurs, coming up with a marketing strategy during the holidays can be…