Not many small businesses currently take advantage of native advertising, so the small businesses that do gain a significant advantage over the competition. Native advertising is advertising that looks like…
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Small business owners: 5 ways to go on vacation and not feel guilty about It
Small business owners are never really off the clock. In 2014, the majority of small business owners did not take a vacation at all. Even when they walk away from…
Read More4 AdWeek marketing lessons for small businesses
Earlier this month, Advertising Week was held in New York City, and it featured some of the biggest brand names in the industry. Representatives from Facebook, Yahoo, and major-media publisher…
Read More3 Don’ts of small business content marketing
Small businesses have the potential to tap into special strengths, but they also have a special set of pitfalls to avoid. Marketing a small business can sap time and attention…
Read More3 signs your social media shout is a whisper
Every other week I like to remind you that you’re being a social media wuss. And, by wuss, I mean you’re being too much of a social media “nice guy.”…
Read MoreIs it time for your marketing to include a mobile app?
It is no secret that mobile applications have changed everyday life. People do business, set family reminders, deposit checks, track workouts and spend hours and hours of leisure time in…
Read MoreThree digital marketing musts this holiday season
The holiday season is an interesting time to observe marketing tactics, especially when it comes to large businesses. Black Friday (now fading into Gray Thursday), Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday —…
Read MoreWhy small businesses need smart marketing
Small businesses need loans in order to take product and service ideas to the next level. Without the infusion of upfront cash, many small businesses flounder despite having an arsenal…
Read More7 tips for getting more local website traffic
Establishing a strong web presence is a challenge that every business owner faces. For small businesses in particular, generating local traffic is key. Local customers provide the support that small…
Read MoreShould I stay away from highly competitive keywords?
If you’ve used Google’s Keyword Tool, you’ve probably seen the column called “Competitiveness”–low, medium, and high. The low. medium, and high are based on the competitiveness of a keyword among paid…
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