Excited about your business idea? Don’t go overboard just yet. Too many entrepreneurs take off with lightning speed, racing toward their dream of starting a small business, and wind up overlooking some critical aspects of the process. Gasping for breath as they jump through unforeseen hurdles, many fall short of the finish line—or collapse shortly […]
Hiring great employees isn’t as cut and dried as many business owners would like it to be. However, there’s a great cache of young professionals just waiting to be discovered. Millennials are defined by the Pew Research Center as individuals born between 1981 and 1997; this means those aged 21 to 37 in 2018. The […]
How do you know if what you’re doing on social media is getting the results you want? The way to know for sure is to monitor your results using an analytics program. You can use the native metrics the social media platform offers, or choose an analytical tool.
Newsjacking allows you to piggyback a viral news story for massive engagement. Author and marketer David Meerman Scott coined the newsjacking term. He explains it as “the process of leveraging trending news to elevate your brand’s message.” This practice also gives your offer credibility when done properly. So just when do you high-jack newsworthy events […]
Everyone says that you should show your personal side, even if you’re using social media for your business. Personalizing your content and interactions puts a human face on your business. This is how you build real, authentic relationships. But there are cases where you can be too personal, and you need to steer clear of […]
Effective copywriting is more formula and science than it is art. That’s good news. It means that even if you don’t know very much about human psychology, you can simply plug in tried and true formulas for boosting the success of your email marketing. Email Marketing Made Easy – Here’s How It All Starts with […]
How important is social media video marketing? Some would say that it’s absolutely everything. In fact, there are many successful entrepreneurs who have built successful social media marketing campaigns solely around video. If you have not had the chance to incorporate video into your marketing, let’s talk about why and how you should get it […]
The past couple of years have seen the exponentially expanding technology bubble that has allowed small business owners to really embrace social media. Instagram has created Brand Pages, Pinterest has rolled out Advertising, and Facebook continues to gather powerful data levelling the playing field between big brands and mom and pop shops. It’s truly remarkable […]
Whether to check in with friends, get updated on the latest news or to reply to your page fans, chances are you use social media for business, pleasure or both at some point throughout the day. And, if you’re logging in, chances are you’re spending more time than necessary. Am I right? The fact is, […]
When it comes to successfully growing and managing your small businesses, it is crucial to know the inner workings and the best ways to navigate social media. Especially now with an estimated 78% of Americans stating they have at least one social media profile. Usage of Instagram has proven to be a wonderful tool at boosting […]
