crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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crowdSPRING Blog

AUGUST 20, 2017

Thinking of ways to market your small business can be overwhelming, especially when you consider the cost and return on investment. Big companies spend millions of dollars every year marketing and building their businesses. Small businesses have a similar need to get the word out but have much more modest budgets.

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Hearpreneur

OCTOBER 25, 2023

As soon as you have 2-3 months' worth of sales data to work with, use a formula to calculate stock reorder levels to ensure you always have stock ready to go, especially if you're promoting your products on platforms known for viral content, like TikTok. What are your tips for building an e-commerce business?

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 20, 2018

by KJ Dearie, product specialist and small business advisor at Termly. This growing climate of suspicion, coupled with the ever-increasing shift toward a digital marketplace, is particularly detrimental to small business owners. The rise of technology has invited a fall in consumer trust. Customers Demand SSL Reassurance.

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Hearpreneur

JANUARY 22, 2023

4- Investments in digitalization will grow Photo Credit: Sean Stevens Even though small businesses have come a long way in adopting digitalization and tech solutions, 57% of small business owners say they still need to update their IT infrastructure to make their operations run more smoothly.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 18, 2013

At PinLeague , we pride ourselves on serving businesses and organizations of all sizes, from local businesses to Fortune 100 megabrands. With small businesses, there are two recurring themes that crop up: “Resources are tight. Without further adieu, here are 8 critical tips for small businesses on Pinterest: 1.

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Austin Startup

MARCH 22, 2020

I want to reach out to see who has been affected by the Coronavirus / COVID-19 and let everyone know how the Capital Factory community is rising to the challenge. If a member of our community has the virus or has been exposed to it, we want to know about it and we want to help. We are entrepreneurs!

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mashable.com

OCTOBER 27, 2010

This post originally appeared on the American Express OPEN Forum , where Mashable regularly contributes articles about leveraging social media and technology in small business. Anyone in the community can edit posts and frequent users are allowed to vote irrelevant questions off the site.

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crowdSPRING Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

The viral effect that can accompany a strong Super Bowl commercial can attract an audience that far exceeds the measly 100 million or so viewers during the game itself. Now, to a small business or startup the idea of spending $4 million dollars on any one marketing tactic is nothing short of laughable. Inspire your audience.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 11, 2013

This front line team, often called community managers, are the “voice” of your company, and must have authority to make and carry out decisions that can make or break a customer’s experience. If these three million see no timely response, your problem can go viral (like United Breaks Guitars ).

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Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 2, 2013

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” His business has since closed, but his mindset is still out there. Don’t use the same message on Twitter you developed for email blasts and postcard blitzes.

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Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 4, 2017

Viral marketing and word-of-mouth are not enough these days to make your product and brand visible in the relentless onslaught of new promotional media out there today. Yet in the business plans I see, the marketing content and budget are smaller than ever. There’s no business without show business. Want control?

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crowdSPRING Blog

APRIL 16, 2013

This week’s Small Business Spotlight has an answer to that and is headed up by a crowdSPRING community mainstay– Spencer Brown! Email us to have your company’s story featured! Related posts: Small Business Spotlight of the Week: Green Envee Organics.

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Cracking the Code

AUGUST 3, 2011

2 comments: Best hosting company for small business. Let me show other source that may be good for community. Subscribe via email. Popular Media: the key to viral marketing. Posted by Philippe Botteri. at 11:03 AM. Anonymous said. Hi I read this post 2 times. It is very useful. Pls try to keep posting. Newer Post.

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Up and Running

JULY 26, 2016

I strongly believe that the first few hires of a startup should belong to the growth department, whether they’re marketers, community managers, or salespeople (selling your product is the best way to learn how to improve it). Jun-15: Community Manager (growth team). 1x hacker in charge of product/development. Big press (cheap or free).

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Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 6, 2012

This front line team, often called community managers, are the “voice” of your company, and must have authority to make and carry out decisions that can make or break a customer’s experience. If these three million see no timely response, your problem can go viral (like United Breaks Guitars ). Marty Zwilling.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Wondering what your audience is glued to while you are busy using traditional advertising, core campaigning, and doing paid marketing for your products? Exactly where they need to be, on their smart screens scrolling some viral internet discussion. 4: Find out where the community hangs out. 1: Care for your customers genuinely.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 21, 2015

As a small business, digital marketing is perhaps the sharpest tool in your arsenal. Content could be anything from blogs to videos to viral images. Secondly, it allows you to build a loyal, devoted community of customers. You can keep them interested with free offers and regular communication.

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mashable.com

JUNE 8, 2010

Small startups rarely have a recruiting professional on their team — or even someone who has enough spare time to imitate a recruiting professional. Pros: The site claims to be “the world’s BIGGEST source of small business clients.” 49% of Small Business Owners Use Smar. 38 New Social Media Resources You May.

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Brandanew

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Stage 3 Relationship –Building relationships via follow-up emails to get them to visit your store, website or business. Stage 4 Sales – Converting your email leads to a paying customer and creating loyalty ( more ). Almost in parallel with content you need to connect with a community and establish your network.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 9, 2011

It seems to me that there is abundant proof in the marketplace of the financial returns to both large and small businesses, the low cost of entry, and the ubiquity of social networks. I suspect that a good part of the problem is that startup and small business owners still don’t know where or how to start.

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Mike Michalowicz

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Business owners with a brick and mortar store need to reach out to a bigger audience online. People have always gathered to talk about business, life and community events. Many communities now have online forums/bulletin boards that offer varying levels of paid memberships. Social media isn’t new. including the stamp.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 4, 2010

According to this study from last year, over 65% of existing small businesses still ignore social media for marketing, so he is still the rule rather than the exception. Dell announced over a year ago that it had earned $3 million in revenue from using Twitter, and other businesses report daily on increases in web traffic up to 800%.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 18, 2011

SIMPLE, EFFECTIVE AND AFFORDABLE SMALL BUSINESS MARKETING Home About Consulting Products Programs Workshops Blog Resources Contact Subscribe by RSS Subscribe to Duct Tape Marketing by Email Small Business Week 2011 Our winners! He also offers a question-and-answer and learning community at ExploringSocialMedia.com.

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ConversionXL

AUGUST 10, 2021

The culture they foster is entrepreneurial and community-driven—traits that are reflected in their startup and small business target audience. Once you set the ball in motion, your community will likely take hold and run with it. Contestants simply had to follow both brands and tag a friend in the comments to enter.

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Hunter Walker

FEBRUARY 4, 2014

Yet the Strand is still strong, adapting with their customers and utilizing social media to connect with their community. The Strand is an 86 year old independent bookstore and family business. While my title is Product Marketing Manager, I’m also the de facto Business Development, Public Relations and Product Manager.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 20, 2019

And how do you create content that gets shared and establish viral loops? You might even look to create your own community online, with groups that encourage your fans and customers to come together. Enhance Email Marketing Campaigns. In the earlier stages, you cleaned up your email marketing list and ran reengagement campaigns.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2011

A few weeks ago, I wrote about Lean Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses and Startups. That post resonated with small business owners and entrepreneurs looking for inexpensive ways to market their businesses. A small business that doesn’t set clear long-term goals is doomed to fail.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 16, 2012

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! Marketing the Viral Effect and Not-for-Profit Gold – [link]. 20 Impressively Inspirational Email Newsletter Designs – [link].

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2019

You can do this through proactive customer service and personalized communications. This can be as simple as including the customer’s name in emails you send out. Stock art is killing your small business brand. As we wrote previously : Renaming your business isn’t ever just renaming – it’s also re-branding.

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Duct Tape Marketing

APRIL 6, 2015

The Most Excellent Qualities of Shareable Content written by Guest Post read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. Ok, maybe not shoes, but having a piece of your content go viral ? Here are three qualities to consider including if you want to make that viral dream a reality: Relatable.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 19, 2013

You can be the sales guy or gal with all the tools you need at your fingertips ­ email, phone, social networks, etc. I had some friends selling an eCommerce site builder to small businesses approaching with the direct sales model only. Well, then you’ve got to go viral. Well, then you’ve got to go viral.

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www.virtuosimedia.com

MARCH 8, 2012

Community Resources. Benjamin Kuker May 17, 2011 Tweet I have a feeling I might step on a few toes with this article, but finding a technical cofounder for an online business idea is a topic that I’ve seen come up often across a number of business community websites. Our Newsletters Contact Us. About Virtuosi Media.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MAY 4, 2016

Referral Marketing– This includes intentional word of mouth activities, viral tactics as well as intentional referral generation. AeroLeads – Prospect Generation Service provides you a processed list of prospects with valid email IDs. MailChimp – Probably the easies and most widely integrated email provider.

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Software By Rob

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

In part 2 , I went through 6 more strategies including forums, guest blogging, email newsletters, CSS galleries, partners and app comparison sites. I have a spreadsheet of 100 or so mobile app sites, if you are interested feel free to email me if you want it. I’ve had some great comments via email and on the site.

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Up and Running

AUGUST 23, 2016

Kinsman’s experiences with his agency, Base Creative, present an intriguing case study for small businesses. At the outset, Base Creative was a small agency competing in a crowded field. Hopefully, it will help your small business get an excellent start on branding in today’s crowded, competitive, and evolving marketplace.

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Duct Tape Marketing

AUGUST 25, 2015

The Single Most Potent Marketing Tactic of All written by John Jantsch read more at Small Business Marketing Blog from Duct Tape Marketing. What’s the number one thing I can do to grow my business right now. Yep, everyone wants one tactic they can employ to massively grow their business. Create a project catalog.

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