Have you been asked to work from home because of the recent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)? According to the Pew Research Center, only 7 percent of U.S. workers had the option to telecommute in 2019. With the recent pandemic, however, companies in nearly all sectors are asking their employees to work from home. If you’re…
Outsourcing is one of the most underrated and underutilized strategies for scaling your business quickly and optimizing your marketing ROI. When you outsource a task to a remote freelancer, you’re able to pay for an expert to deliver results you may not have achieved on your own. Plus, you free up time to focus on…
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…
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…
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…
Whether you own an eCommerce site, or you have a blog, email subscribers are where the money is. Email subscribers have an interest in your offering, or they wouldn’t have subscribed. Email subscribers are also a captive audience. You don’t have to wait for email subscribers to visit you, you can take your marketing to…
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…
Brands know the importance of digital marketing and social media plays a crucial role in that. However, there is an art to getting it right. Hopefully, this article will provide some helpful information on the types of content to post on social media. Businesses will see posting the right content is critical to successful engagement.…
In today’s multi-channel online environment, consumers are faced with more choices than ever before. As a small business facing so much competition, you need to stand out. This is where a unique value proposition (UVP) comes into play. The UVP is often the first thing consumers read about your company, so it’s important to get…