You wear a remarkable number of hats as a small business owner, so many that it’s hard to keep track of what needs to get done on a regular basis in all areas of your business. You understand that you must have measurable goals to see progress but what happens after you set these goals? What are the monthly activities that are necessary to ensure your...

How can a small business with limited time and budget know when a marketing trend is the real deal they should invest in? As a small business ourselves, we understand the struggle… This is why we put together a 6 step process to discover which marketing trends are worth it.   Step 1: Keep An Open Mind When you first come across a new marketing trend, keep an...

Whenever you invest in a tool, what influences your decision? If it's popular among your peers? Or if it's the perfect fit for your business? That's the question you need to ask when you invest in all-in-one platforms like Wavoto and Clickfunnels.  Making the wrong decision can cost you money and set you back months.  To save you time, money, and headaches I...

Think back to a time when you were on someone’s website…  Did you click somewhere to read more? Did you press a button to buy now? Maybe you signed up for an online event?  All of these are examples of a call to action (CTA). And since you actually performed the action the website called you to take, those CTAs must have been pretty darn good!  So can you se...

What if I told you that you don’t need a traditional website to succeed?  You don’t need to write dozens of pages of content or buy multiple tools and plug-ins to have an “online presence.” All you need is a simple, one-page microsite.  For the past few years, big brands have been building microsites to reach specific marketing goals. So far, they’ve been su...

Every relationship with your customer starts somewhere. For some businesses, they may reach new customers on social media, others may get new customers through online advertising, while other companies may use more traditional strategies to get new customers (i.e. radio ads or billboards).  No matter what strategies you use to find new customers, that’s only...

What’s the first thing you do when you get a text message? Do you pull out your phone as quickly as possible to look? Or do you ignore it?  I don’t know about you, but whenever I get a text on my phone, I have to stop whatever I’m doing and look. (Which is why I have to hide my phone when I’m working otherwise I’d never get anything done!) Getting a text mes...

Welcome to one of the biggest debates in the digital marketing world:  Offering free courses and services… is it a good idea or a bad one?  Before we dive in and give you our opinion…  What do you think?  Is giving away free stuff the right move for your marketing? Drop your opinion in the comments! Now, let the debate begin…  With Dan Kennedy’s Famous Quote...

New Year, New Side Hustle?!  If you’ve been thinking about starting a side hustle or even taking your business online this year…  Then you may be wondering, "Where Do I Start With Digital Marketing?”  Digital Marketing is also known as online marketing because it’s a way to communicate with your customers and clients online.  This includes online communicati...

You come to the end of the year and everything is about "what will I do next year"...but in order to move forward you need to take a look back.  It doesn't feel like it should make sense that in order to move forward you need to review your previous footsteps, but think about T.S. Eliot's quote:   “We shall not cease from exploration  And the end of all our ...

The New Year is right around the corner, which means it's time to start planning for 2022.  Why?  Because planning your year in advance is key to reaching your goals.  So what’s the best way to set and reach your goals?  Well, since what works for one person may not always work best for others…  We’re sharing three of the most popular goal-setting techniques...

You’ve heard jargon before…  Maybe it was the time you walked into the doctor’s office and you were told words and technical phrases about your body that made absolutely no sense to you.  Or maybe it was in a meeting at work and your boss said a term that left you speechless and confused… Whatever the situation was… I’m sure it left you feeling isolated, con...

You only have one link on your Instagram account, so you have to make it count.  While you may be thinking it’s easy enough to just switch out your link in your Instagram bio, consider this…  What happens when someone new finds your Instagram page? What’s the very first thing they do?  They go to your Instagram page and scroll through your posts, of course! ...

Let’s face it, the holiday season is busy.  Whether you’re spending time with family, traveling, or just taking a break from your business…  Your work-life balance is tough to manage during the holiday travel season.  Even though it’s worth it, it always seems like a struggle to get through.    You get off a phone call with one of your leads who is ready to ...

We can all agree that 2020 and 2021 were truly something else. But - there is some good that came out of it.  More businesses have shifted their operations online, providing more employment opportunities… Allowing communication to be more efficient and effective… And extending their marketing reach!  With the dramatic ‘online business’ shift we’ve seen in th...

Can you remember back to the last time you went to a car dealership? What was that experience like for you? Chances are—it was an unenjoyable one. In fact, this survey states that “87% of American adults dislike something about the process of purchasing a vehicle at a traditional car dealership!” So why do you feel like you need to take a shower when yo...

In October 2021, Facebook and Instagram shut down for hours. It created a panic for businesses, solopreneurs, and influencers running their businesses solely on those platforms. Did you feel the intense stress of that day? According to NPR , “Many businesses see the platforms as a primary tool, using them to advertise, connect with customers, and sell produ...

The holiday season officially kicks off with Black Friday and Cyber Monday! So let me ask you, are you prepared?  It’s never too early to start planning your holiday marketing campaigns. Why? Because Black Friday can make a huge impact on your business. Don’t believe me? The numbers don’t lie…  Crazy Black Friday statistics you need to know: Black Friday 201...

Technology is transforming new and old industries at an alarming pace. These innovations create opportunities for businesses and individuals to develop enterprises that were unheard of even five years ago. As more people are getting tech skills, these innovations are happening quicker than ever before. Since most people in the world have smartphones at their...

It seems the internet is available and useful for everyone...but it isn't. For example, how do blind people navigate the internet? How about those who are color blind? What about those who are hard of hearing or deaf?  There are many considerations you might not have taken into account and could be preventing many people from being able to connect with you a...