Whatever the niche of your business, it is important to keep your eye out for the first signs of trouble. As a start-up, you have the hard task of establishing yourself in an already crowded market, and making sure your USPs (unique selling points) speak for themselves. But what are the signs of trouble to [...]
There are many things that can make a big difference for your website, but one of the things that will have the very largest impact is altering the colors. By altering colors on our websites, we can change the impression that our sites make on someone, we can alter the order in which they direct [...]
Most companies find it difficult to break into their respective realms effectively when there are other businesses that have already become well established. Many people are now going to small businesses to get the personalized attention and information they need, since so many chain stores have resorted to hiring sales associates with little to no [...]
When running a business, the success of your marketing efforts could be the difference between making a profit and going out of business. While most businesses are aware of regular methods of marketing like direct mail and cold calling, there are a few effective strategies that you may not be using. Branching out and trying [...]
For businesses that are generally small and have very limited resources, the idea of identity consulting will immediately conjure visions of large expenses. It’s easy, especially for a small business owner, to focus on the bottom line. Hiring experienced professionals for identity consulting certainly has a cost, but the whole picture should be considered as [...]
eCommerce is growing every day! Whether you sell furniture or SEO services, it is important for your company to establish a web presence. Here are a few ways that you can build yourself a strong web presence, and hopefully increase your business! The 9 Rules Make a good website. These days, many people want to [...]
Conceiving of and executing a customer acquisition strategy might seem daunting, but a solid customer base is essential to the success of any business. With advertising, social media, direct marketing and promotional ads (among a myriad of other options) to consider, how do you pick the tactic that fits your brand? These simple tips can [...]
It’s quite easy to label yourself as a “small business owner”. But the challenges that lie ahead, if not fulfilled, can quickly close your business doors. More than 80% of all consumers will go straight online (rather than utilizing the print media) to gather information and make a purchase decision. That is why it’s vital [...]
Most everyone involved in marketing will tell you that a tagline, or slogan, needs certain elements to be a good tagline. Here are a few examples of elements that you have probably been told that every single tagline needs absolutely, positively… Focus on the consumer Say what you do Say who you are Keep it [...]
In a time when profit margins are ever-shrinking and the economy has made things difficult for many small businesses, companies are looking to cut costs while also maximizing profitability at the same time. It’s a tricky balancing act! One concern many companies face is how much money to devote to advertising and where to split [...]