If you own or run a business, you have a brand. Hopefully, it’s a positive one that you work to maintain and not one born of negative customer experiences. Branding is the process of creating a strong, positive image of your company, products and services. It’s key to...
Advertising money is necessary and precious. Most businesses can’t afford to see many ad campaigns flop. Return on investment is important, especially for small businesses. But how do you determine which types of advertising best suit your business? Here are a few...
The year is quickly flying past and the holidays will be here before we know it. If your business hasn’t started getting prepped for the holidays, it’s time to put together a marketing and sales plan. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Customers celebrate more...
Owners of small businesses often can’t afford to take many chances. That especially applies to their marketing budgets, which are often put together on a shoestring. Here are a few tips that small business owners should keep in mind as they seek to get a good return...
Ever feel as if your business’ blog is falling flat? You deserve credit for having one in the first place but you obviously need it to be effective and worth your time. A good blog can be the gateway to your goods and services, not to mention fantastic social media...
In our last blog, we wrote about the importance of incorporating video in your business’ marketing plans. Now, for the next step: What types of content will resonate best with your customers? Offer a peek behind the scenes Does your restaurant have a special dish that...
While marketing budgets are getting tight, we all still must let our customers know we’re there to serve them. That means we have to be willing to spend money but we also must be extra careful with every dollar to ensure we’re getting the best return on our...
People toss around the term “brand” all the time without knowing what it means. It’s more than your logo, your packaging or even your product. Yes, those are all elements but what are the most important things to consider when sizing up your brand? It can seem...
“Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And never brought to mind?Should auld acquaintance be forgot,And auld lang syne?” Scotsman Robert Burns could have been writing about 2020 when he penned the poem that became the lyrics to “Auld Lang Syne” in 1788. Last year was one...
