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Everything that you need to know to find more customers, and drive more revenue for your business. Learn the latest from the experts.

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How to Embed a Video in Your Email
By Jamie Johnson | January 17, 2024

Learn why you should consider adding video to your emails and how to do it right.

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3PL Logistics Guide
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Learn about third-party logistics and how outsourcing key e-commerce processes can improve a business's bottom line. Plus, see the best 3PL providers.

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Why Word of Mouth Trumps Traditional Advertising
By Max Freedman | January 17, 2024

Word-of-mouth referrals can be more effective than traditional advertising if you know how to encourage them. This guide explains how you can do it.

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Everyone Is Not Your Customer: That’s OK
By Adam Uzialko | January 16, 2024

Knowing who your customers are allows you to focus your marketing campaigns, offer specialized products or services, and adapt as your industry changes.

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Small Business Guide to Direct Mail
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Direct mail remains a highly effective marketing channel. Here's why and how you should use it.

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Customer Retention Strategies for Small Businesses
By Katharine Paljug | January 16, 2024

Many businesses are so focused on new clients they ignore current customers. Learn strategies to grow your business while keeping your current customers.

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What Are Demographics in Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | January 16, 2024

Successful companies spend money on marketing only to people they know want what they sell. But how do they find these consumers? With demographics.

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CRM vs. Marketing Automation: What’s the Difference?
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 16, 2024

CRM is mostly used as a sales tool while marketing automation is a lead generation and nurturing tool. Using them together yields powerful results.

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10 Tech Trends That Will Influence Your Marketing Strategies
By Bennett Conlin | January 16, 2024

These tech trends will change digital marketing. Can your business take advantage of them?

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Customer Service 101: Phone Etiquette for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | January 16, 2024

Phone etiquette is essential to maintaining customer satisfaction and representing your brand professionally. Here's how to manage your phone lines.

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How to Run a Gift Card Program
By Jennifer Dublino | January 16, 2024

This guide explains the benefits of running a gift card program as a small business.

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How to Avoid Sending Spam Text Messages to Customers
By Julie Thompson | January 16, 2024

Quality SMS marketing means personalized, concise messages. Before launching your campaign, brush up on current laws and best practices.

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How to Make the Most of Small Business Saturday
By Kiely Kuligowski | January 13, 2024

Set your company up for success with these tips for Small Business Saturday.

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Your Customers Love a Good Story. Tell One
By Tom Anziano | January 12, 2024

Find out how telling your story can help your business grow, and get storytelling tips for turning customers into brand champions.

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9 Transactional Emails to Help You Close the Deal
By Jamie Johnson | January 12, 2024

These nine transactional emails can help you drive new sales and improve the customer's experience with your brand.

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What Is Greenwashing?
By Carlyann Edwards | January 12, 2024

Greenwashing might sound clean, but it's a dirty business practice. Here's everything you need to know about greenwashing.

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E-Commerce Problems Your Business Needs to Address
By Shayna Waltower | January 09, 2024

There are many reasons why your customers never finish the checkout process. Find out how to fix the issues that hurt your online store sales.

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How to Create and Implement a Sales Cycle
By Hannah Tayson | January 09, 2024

Sales cycles are crucial to bring in new customers and keep current customers loyal to your business. Here are the steps to implement a sales cycle.

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How CRM Benefits Marketing Campaigns
By David Gargaro | January 08, 2024

CRM software is an excellent tool to streamline marketing campaigns. Learn about six CRM features that improve marketing efforts and how to choose a CRM.

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Organic Food Sales Growth Outpaces Rest of Grocery Industry
By Shayna Waltower | January 05, 2024

Consumers are spending more on organic food than ever.

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The Future of Retail: Trends for 2024
By Andrew Martins | January 03, 2024

Learn about the major retail trends that are expected to affect the retail industry this year.

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What Is Evergreen Content?
By Yara Simón | January 03, 2024

Unlock the potential of evergreen content for long-term engagement and SEO benefits. Learn how to create, refresh and leverage evergreen content.

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10 Ways to Handle Difficult Customers
By Skye Schooley | January 03, 2024

Follow these best practices for responding to difficult customers and improving customer satisfaction.

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Sales Persistence Pays Off
By Adam Uzialko | December 20, 2023

Many salespeople give up too quickly, but long-term sales persistence pays huge dividends. Get tips on sales persistence and resources for improving sales.

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How California’s Consumer Privacy Act Affects Your Business
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

Your business may need to comply with California’s data protection laws even if you’re not based in California. Here’s what to know.

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How (and Why) to Become Fair Trade Certified
By Ross Mudrick | December 20, 2023

By passing third-party auditors' evaluations, your business can access the marketing and sustainability benefits of the Fair Trade label.

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Tips and Tricks to Using CRM for Customer Service
By Adam Uzialko | December 20, 2023

CRM software helps you connect with customers. Learn how automated emails, reports, personalization and other CRM tools can boost customer service levels.

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How to Develop a Content Strategy
By Max Freedman | December 20, 2023

Content can help you generate leads, build trust with your audience and establish expertise. Learn how to create a content strategy to grow your business.

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What Are CRM Models?
By Max Freedman | December 18, 2023

CRM models can help you contextualize all your customer data for more powerful lead nurturing, helping you close more deals.

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A Guide to Managing Customer Relationships
By David Gargaro | December 13, 2023

Improving the customer experience is crucial to business success. Learn how to build positive customer relationships and keep your customers long-term.