Growth Marketing Strategies For Solopreneurs, Founders and Small Businesses
Thoughtful, practical guidance to help you clarify your marketing, make better decisions and grow sustainably
We began 2021 with a pandemic and uncertain economy. And, it looks like we’ll end 2021 the same way. Nevertheless, despite it all, we saw that opportunities were plentiful. With a strategic focus, flexibility, and creativity, 2021 proved to be a great year to launch and scale your small business. Venture capital and seed funding, …
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Effective Marketing in the New Normal is All About Technology What does digital marketing in the new normal look like, and how do we remain competitive in the ecosystem we currently find ourselves in? Over the past two years, industry insiders have attempted to predict when the new normal will revert to the "old normal." …
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Digital marketing success in 2022 requires that you focus strategically across all your digital channels. In addition, the coming year will present brands with many marketing challenges, chief of which is an increasingly crowded e-commerce ecosystem. Changing algorithms, new platforms, hybrid realities, and other trends will combine to make it an exciting year for small …
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Why do purpose-driven brands do better in the marketplace? Because today’s consumers want to do business with a brand that cares about more than the bottom line. In a world with so many choices, consumers are in the driver’s seat. They’re looking for authenticity and for brands that align with their values. This is true …
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Yes, you still need a website, no matter the size of your business or whether you’re B2B or B2C. A recent news article caught my attention. The author said that one in four small businesses don’t have a website. And among those who responded that they have a website, many reported poor performance, leading to …
Brand communities are proving to be a powerful engine for building brand recognition and authority. As the online marketplace grows and fills with digital data, it’s becoming a daily challenge to reach your target audience. In addition, you have to deal with algorithms that limit your reach. As a result, your consumers may never see …
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Brand storytelling is a critical tool in your marketing toolbox, especially in today’s crowded digital world. More people spend time on the internet, yet researchers say that the average attention span is roughly 8 seconds. So how do you get your audience to engage with your brand content long enough to get to know you? …
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Yes, it’s still summer, but it’s an excellent time to get ready for small business success in 2022. July marks the halfway point in the calendar year. You’re probably already brainstorming on your 2022 marketing strategies. So let’s jump in and talk about at least 11 easy things you can do now to get ahead …
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It’s no secret that you need to be on social media whether you're a B2C or B2B company. But how do you maximize the return on your investment, especially if you have a small team and a limited digital marketing budget? Here are my favorite social media secrets from the experts—industry leaders who’ve succeeded in …
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Imagine you wake up and check your Twitter feed. You see that the trending hashtag calls for boycotting your brand, product, or service. Something like 10,000 tweets per hour are flooding the social media platform. Good morning! Are you ready for a social media crisis? You need to be because social media will turn against …