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How to Prepare for a Successful New Year

December 7, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Well, here we are December! The world looks a lot different as 2020 comes to an end, and now is the time to get your business in order and set things up for 2021. Start the new year organized with a plan that will set you up for success.  There are lots of things to […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: 2021 budget, business strategy for 2021, sales goal, sales strategy, small business revenues, tax planning 2021

11 Ecommerce Marketing Tips to Recession Proof your Business

May 19, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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We’re all going through challenging times. Covid-19 has flipped everything upside down. What was once considered a convenience (ordering online) is now an essential infrastructure.  As an eCommerce store owner, you may have actually seen a spike in your sales.  But as we slog through an inevitable economic downturn, recession proofing your business is key.  For […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: cash flow in your business, eCommerce Marketing Tips, eCommerce store owner, recession proof, recession proof your business

5 Reasons Why Video Is An Essential Tool for Content Marketing

February 11, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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The content marketing landscape has evolved throughout the years. The usual blog posts with text and images have become a thing of the past, and video content has surged throughout the web. Chances are when you google something or open your Instagram you’re bound to see at least one video in your search results or […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: content marketing, mobile video consumption, small business video marketing, video, video content

How to Use Customer Marketing Appropriately to Massively Enhance Retention

December 1, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Every business needs to retain its customers. Customer retention is vital in the changing landscape of the business environment. A research study conducted by Bain & Company shows how profits can be increased up to 95 percent if the customer retention rates increase by 5 percent.  Customer retention becomes more important since it costs seven […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: customer marketing strategies, customer relationships, customer retention, customer retention strategy, proactive customer retention

Small Business Guide to Selling on Amazon

November 30, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Whether you’re a small business owner or a reseller looking to expand your online business, Amazon is a great place to start. In this guide, you’ll learn how to start selling on amazon, how to become a prime seller, and how to boost sales with adverts. Why Should Small Businesses Sell on Amazon There are […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: Amazon Ads, amazon business, Amazon Prime Shipping, amazon seller, Amazon selling strategy, online e-commerce site

How to Hire Top Quality Employees: 5 Red Flags to Look Out For

November 24, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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Did you know the average turnover rate for businesses is about 3.5%? If your company’s turnover rate is much higher, then you might be feeling the financial strain. A great way to decrease your turnover rate is to be more meticulous during the hiring process. If you take some extra time to notice red flags when hiring, […]

Filed Under: Grow Your Business, Your Small Business Tagged With: company culture, hiring process, potential employees, stellar employees, top quality employees

How Small Businesses Can Successfully Use YouTube Ads to Boost Sales

November 23, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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If you think YouTube is only a video-sharing platform you’re mistaken; it’s the second most popular website in the world after Google. The platform is so popular and engaging that you simply can’t afford to ignore it from inclusion in your online marketing strategy. A whopping 48% of marketers invest in YouTube ads. And it […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: Advertising on YouTube, generate more conversions with YouTube ads, paid marketing on YouTube, paid social media marketing strategy, youtube for business, YouTube marketing

3 Steps to Successful Customer Experience for Your Small Business

November 17, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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This year has caused many paradigm shifts in the world of business. Companies have struggled to keep up with a rapidly changing marketplace, and none more so than small businesses. Business owners have had to rapidly adapt their business models to an eCommerce-dependent consumer base, and with a limited budget, small businesses are more vulnerable […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: creating customer experiences, customer experience strategy, customer experience team, customer service in small business, omnichannel management tools

How Small Businesses Can Sell More Using Facebook and Instagram Ads

November 16, 2020 By Melinda Emerson Leave a Comment

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When it comes to paid social media ads, where should you invest your resources? The answer is where your target audience is hanging out! Facebook and Instagram are the two popular social networking sites and are used by 69% and 37% of the US adult population respectively. This means that odds are a good portion […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: Facebook ads, Instagram ads, paid social media ads, paid social media marketing strategy, social media advertising

TikTok vs. Snapchat: Which One Is Better for Marketing? [Infographic]

November 10, 2020 By Melinda Emerson 2 Comments

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Social media marketing is currently an easy and cost-effective means of reaching out to new customers and increasing your sales. It’s particularly important when you’re facing a global crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. In other words, the less physical presence you need, the better. Social media marketing allows you to reach out to countless […]

Filed Under: Branding & Marketing, Grow Your Business Tagged With: Increasing Your Online Sales, snapchat, social media marketing, social media platform, TikTok

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