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28 Surprising Facts to Guide Your Small Business Marketing Strategy

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Without marketing, your business may as well exist in an unlit locked vault – no customers are coming in and no sales are going out. But, with so many avenues to choose from, how does a small business know where to start? There is no one-size-fits-all marketing solution for any business. Close, But No Cigar.

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8 Key Ingredients to a Profitable Consulting Business

Startup Professionals Musings

Yet, according to statistics from the Small Business Association (SBA), over half of new businesses offer something else - personal professional services, including consulting, business coaching, and advisory services. Be targeted in marketing and lead generation.

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The Biggest Marketing Challenges for Small Businesses

Duct Tape Marketing

The Biggest Marketing Challenges for Small Businesses written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing. I’ve written about marketing for small business for years and spend enough time with business owners that some might consider me an expert on the topic. Believe in your online presence.

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6 Secrets to Creating an Amazing Small Business Website

Up and Running

Finally, small business owners everywhere realize they need an online presence if they are going to compete in today’s world. Small business owners who just a year ago adamantly argued that their customers aren’t using the web are now jumping on board and admitting – yes, indeed they are. Have an offer. About the Author.

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9 Lessons Learned from Running a CRO Agency

ConversionXL

You’re not in control of the inputs or the outputs when you only rely on referrals for business, so if referrals stop coming, then what can you do? My advice: referrals are great, but have another lead generation channel as well. Work with bigger businesses. Conversion optimization doesn’t align with small business.

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Ninja Moves from a Secret Marketing Entrepreneur

The Startup Magazine

For small businesses, this is actually great news, as it opens the door to capturing market share from larger, less nimble competitors. Preparing your small business for growth requires following some basic product positioning and brand building guidelines: 1. Implement a consistent demand generation engine.

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Is It Too Late To Start A Podcast?

Duct Tape Marketing

So, so what was kind of were, was that a real differentiator for you as a CPA or was podcasting just a side gig? So we were kind of helping small business owners with their financial, not just taxes, but a lot of their financial planning and book keeping and situations like that. So, so what's been your history.

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