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How Customer Delight Will Keep Them Coming Back
By Donna Fuscaldo | July 20, 2026
Customer delight extends beyond customer satisfaction. It's those little things that wow your customer base and show you care.
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How to Calculate Your Customer Retention Rate
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Knowing your customer retention rate and some strategies to improve it can help boost your bottom line.
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How to Develop a Customer Survey
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
Customer surveys can help you identify what you're doing well and ways to improve while nurturing positive customer relationships.
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8 Ways Pokemon Go Can Work for Your Small Business
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
Since it first burst onto the scene, Pokemon Go has evolved in a big way. The augmented-reality game could offer some easy marketing opportunities for your business.
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Customer Service Lessons From Luxury Brands
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 20, 2026
Luxury brands are known for top-notch service. Here's what you can learn from them.
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Why Your Company Should Offer Online Coupons
By Isaiah Atkins | July 20, 2026
Online discounts lower your prices but can also attract and retain customers.
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Marketing to Millennials: How to Capture Gen Y Consumers
By Mark Fairlie | July 20, 2026
Generation Y, also known as millennials, is the most connected and educated generation in American history. The old ways of selling and marketing don't work on them – find out what does.
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Guide to Building a Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
A sales funnel can help you track your leads as they progress closer to becoming paying customers.
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How CRM Benefits Marketing Campaigns
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
Follow these 10 strategies to strengthen your connection with your customers.
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5 Practical Ways to Incorporate QR Codes Into Your Marketing Plan
By Casey Conway | July 20, 2026
These are some quick, easy ways to get started with QR codes.
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How CRM Analytics Work
By Jeremy Bender | July 20, 2026
Use presale and post-sale analytics to determine the sales and marketing processes that work.
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Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
By Max Freedman | July 20, 2026
Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
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A Guide to Managing Customer Relationships
By David Gargaro | July 20, 2026
Maintaining excellent customer relationships boosts retention and loyalty.
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Making the Most of Yelp: A Small Business Guide
By Mark Fairlie | July 20, 2026
Yelp is the second most popular online review site in the U.S., with half of Americans consulting it before they make a purchase. Here's how to make the most of Yelp.
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6 Mobile Marketing Solutions for Small Businesses
By Jessica Poorée 1 | July 20, 2026
Mobile marketing helps you communicate with customers no matter where they are.
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What Is Customer Segmentation?
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
Improve the efficiency and focus of every department in your business with customer segmentation.
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13 Ways to Grow Your Business Quickly
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
There's no surefire formula for instant success, but you can boost your business's growth with these tips from startup founders.
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10 Ways to (Really) Know Your Customers
By Sammi Caramela | July 20, 2026
Follow these customer engagement tips and tools to help you build brand loyalty and drive repeat business.
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Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
By Katharine Paljug | July 20, 2026
Losing customers can be costly, so make an effort to keep the ones you have.
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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | July 20, 2026
Learn how this handy suite of tools can benefit your company.
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6 Tips for Creating a Great Business Marketing Plan
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
If you want your marketing campaigns to succeed, it all starts with a great marketing plan.
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Customer Loyalty: How to Build a Rewarding Loyalty Program
By Sean Peek | July 20, 2026
Customer loyalty can help your business boom in the best of times, but it can also help you survive in tough or challenging times.
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Local Marketing Strategies for Success
By Adam Uzialko | July 20, 2026
Many businesses must focus their marketing efforts on a local audience.
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How to Start Selling on Amazon
By Matt D’Angelo | April 24, 2026
Amazon can expose your company to a huge potential market. Follow these steps to get started and learn how to promote your product pages.
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9 Smart Tips for Reaching New Customers in Different Markets
By Sammi Caramela | April 24, 2026
Use these cost-effective strategies and tips to attract new customers in different markets to expand your audience.
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6 Reasons Your Company Could Benefit From a Brand Ambassador Program
By Andreas Rivera | April 24, 2026
Brand ambassadors can drive sales, boost brand awareness, and help your business create a community.
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How (and Why) to Become Fair Trade Certified
By Ross Mudrick | April 24, 2026
Fair Trade certification shows customers and employees that your brand is committed to sustainability and fair business practices throughout the supply chain, from sourcing to production to sale.
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7 Video Apps to Revolutionize Your Social Media Posts
By Elizabeth Veras | April 24, 2026
As companies expand their social media content to include videos, here are our picks for the best video apps for your business.
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4 Ways to Improve Communication With Customers
By Adam Uzialko | April 24, 2026
With trust in business on the decline, strengthening customer communication should be a top priority for your company. Here are some tangible steps you can take.
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Advertising vs. Marketing vs. PR: What’s the Difference?
By Max Freedman | April 23, 2026
Do you know the differences between advertising, marketing and public relations?