Inbound marketing is a natural fit for small business. Inbound marketing is actually modeled after the way small businesses always thrived, by giving customers a go-to place to solve their problems. (more…)
Within the last several years, inbound marketing has transformed the way businesses attract and gain customers. In the past, small businesses attempting to reach prospective customers relied mostly on traditional methods such as placing ads, running television commercials, and cold calling. This is referred to as outbound marketing because the efforts of the business extend outward to the customer. The small business is the one initiating contact with the prospect. Inbound marketing, however, is the reverse of outbound marketing. (more…)
Valentine's Day has become a major holiday for businesses, with people spending millions of dollars on their significant others. Recent statistics indicate consumers spend an average of almost $140 for Valentine's Day. The scope of this holiday goes far beyond the familiar items such as jewelry, romantic dinners, flowers, and chocolates. The fact is, every business can find a way to profit from Valentine's Day. Here are 5 tips to help you accomplish this. (more…)
When it comes to SMART goals in business sometimes they can take a back seat. They don't go on the front burner because you have so much else that is urgent. Payroll is due today. You need to put out a fire with your biggest client. You have that big meeting this afternoon. Your team needs you to approve and sign off on a big project. Before you know it you have put in a 12 hour day and you are beat. You got through the day but frankly, that isn't good enough. Not to say you didn't work hard but you can be working much more efficiently with SMART goals to guide your months, weeks, and days. (more…)
It's time to set your marketing goals! 2018 is just around the corner. People are busy evaluating their lives and how they want to change them in the coming year. The same applies to businesses. This is a good time to take stock of how well you achieved your goals in 2017 and to figure out what you want to accomplish in 2018. (more…)
