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3 Business Trends for Small Business

ReadWriteStart

The business environment began to change dramatically after the 2019 pandemic. PNAS surveyed 5,800 small businesses and found that 43% were temporarily closed. Now small businesses and startups have to compete with large corporations that have weathered the crisis of 2019 and know the secrets of attracting buyers.

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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

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 mix your personal and business profiles or messages.

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6 Time-Saving Social Media Tools For Startups

YoungUpstarts

But effective social media marketing takes planning, scheduling, monitoring, engaging, liking…all of which take up more of the time you don’t have to spare. If you’re a business owner seeking social media marketing success in the most efficient way possible, social media tools are the answer to your prayers.

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Critical Tips to Developing an Effective Marketing Strategy for Startups in “Boring” Industries

ReadWriteStart

If you’re new to marketing and amid a startup, all of it can seem overwhelming. A lot of work goes into starting a business, developing and launching products, and running the day-to-day operations, so marketing often gets put on the back burner. Choose your Market Audience.

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WNY Holdings’ Marketing Manager Christopher Lee Explains 7 Ways a Small Businesses Can Develop a Brand

The Startup Magazine

The key to triumphantly reaching and gaining traction in a target market is a well-developed brand, especially for small businesses. Organizations run into trouble when their brand does not stick in the minds of desired consumers and need to focus on brand development. . Understand Main Business Objectives.

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6 Marketing Specifics That Apply To Every New Venture

Startup Professionals Musings

Marketing is everything these days. Yet I see many technology entrepreneurs that focus on the basics of marketing too little and too late. I like the guidance from marketing coach David Newman’s classic book “ Do It! Don’t fall into the marketing-speak trap. Don’t dumb it down for social media.

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Keys To Develop A Great Small Business Growth Strategy

YoungUpstarts

There are approximately 28 million small business in the United States, and each one is vying for growth and an increased share of profits in the marketplace. Small businesses are responsible for as much as 65 percent of the new jobs created since 1995. Develop a Thoughtful Plan. Invest Heavily in Marketing.