Not all news is news. In the fast-paced world of business, every milestone and achievement can feel like a reason to shout from the mountain tops. After all, your hard work and dedication should be celebrated, right? While it's essential to recognize your accomplishments, it's equally crucial to understand that not all news is newsworthy in the eyes of journalists and the … [Read more...]
What’s Fueling the Publicity Boom in 2023?
In the dynamic and competitive business landscape of 2023, companies increasingly recognize the value of investing heavily in publicity to drive growth, engage customers, and maintain a competitive edge. This blog will delve into what are the driving factors behind these investments and compelling facts and figures that highlight its effectiveness in achieving business … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Increase Your Small Business Website Conversions
Is your small business getting the website conversions that you need? It doesn't matter what you want those conversions to be - closed sales, downloaded ebooks, newsletter subscriptions, or something else. The recommendations included in this article will help you boost your overall conversion rates. Your website is an important marketing and sales tool whether you're directly … [Read more...]
The Difference Between Sales and Marketing – And Why You Need Both
In today's dynamic and competitive business landscape, the terms "Sales" and "Marketing" are often used interchangeably. However, they are not the same. And understanding the difference between these two vital functions is crucial for any successful business. While Marketing sets the stage for Sales, Sales completes the transaction. Both are essential components that work in … [Read more...]
She Means Business: How Female Entrepreneurs Can Harness the Power of Personal Branding
Hello, my fellow entrepreneurs! In this article, we're going to discuss something that is very relevant in today's digital world: Personal Branding. As an entrepreneur, you have a powerful tool at your disposal that can help your business stand out and succeed: your personal brand. Developing and leveraging your personal brand allows you to build credibility and authentically … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Improve Your Opt-in Form Results
Creating and displaying opt-in forms on your website might not deliver instant results. Don’t worry! Try the five tricks described below to increase opt-in form submissions and lead generation from the right audience. 1. Display Multiple Opt-in Forms An easy way to boost opt-ins is to display multiple opt-in forms on your website. For example, you can show the same offer on … [Read more...]
Marketing for Niche Businesses: Strategies to Reach Your Target Audience
Big things come in small packages, and the same holds true for niche businesses — but only if they know how to promote themselves effectively. What Are Niche Businesses? Niche businesses cater to specific segments or customer groups with particular needs or preferences. They operate in specialized areas that are underserved or ignored by larger firms, allowing them to develop … [Read more...]
10 Proven Tips for Small Business Gift Card Marketing
A 2022 survey by YouGov.com, conducted for CreditCards.com, revealed that 47% of American adults have at least one unused gift card. That means the merchants keep all of the money they made from the original gift card purchases. It's not surprising that gift cards are so popular among large and small businesses. The trick for a successful gift card marketing program is to … [Read more...]
Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Be Distracted by Low Hanging Fruit
What's most important to you as an entrepreneur? Are you trying to make a quick buck or are you trying to build a sustainable income stream? Do you want to have to keep hustling to make your next dollar or do you want to develop organic growth for your business? Most people would pick the latter option for each of the questions above. In simplest terms, most entrepreneurs … [Read more...]
Creating Multi-Sensory Brand Experiences
A fundamental aspect of branding that many entrepreneurs miss is developing brand experiences that go beyond one or two senses. When you create a logo, ad, or package design, for example, a limited number of senses are piqued for consumers who come into contact with that logo, ad, or package. A logo is consumed by sight while an ad could be consumed by sight and sound. A … [Read more...]