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Hard vs. Soft Email Bounces: What They Are and How to Avoid Them
By Jamie Johnson | October 30, 2024
A hard bounce means an email can't be delivered for permanent reasons, while a soft bounce indicates a temporary issue. Learn the differences between the two and how to minimize bounces.
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Email Marketing Automation Guide
By Jamie Johnson | October 25, 2024
Email marketing automation can help you save time, increase your ROI, and deliver a better experience to your subscribers.
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How to Master Cold Calling (Scripts Included)
By Yara Simón | October 21, 2024
Cold calling is a way to reach new customers that has many benefits as well as challenges.
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Why Analyzing Sales Data Is Important for Small Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | October 03, 2024
Poring over sales data may not be at the top of your priority list, but the information you glean from it can help you grow and improve your business operations.
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Consumers Have Human-like Relationships With Brands
By Julie Thompson | September 11, 2024
Consumers show similar emotions in relationships in brands as they do with other humans.
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First Impressions: What Good Design Can Do for Your Business
By Adryan Corcione | August 29, 2024
Your website design plays a crucial role in branding and promoting your small business.
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Homeshoring Brings Call Centers and Customers Closer
By Adam Uzialko | August 29, 2024
Homeshoring has allowed call centers to bring jobs back to the US without high costs.
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7 Lead-Nurturing Strategies
By Yara Simón | August 28, 2024
A good lead-nurturing strategy can drive many positive results for your business.
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What Is Conjoint Analysis?
By Amanda Hoffman | August 27, 2024
Conjoint analysis is a marketing research technique that helps businesses measure what consumers value most about their products and services. Learn how to conduct one.
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How Sentiment Analysis Can Improve Your Sales
By Mark Fairlie | August 27, 2024
Understanding how consumers feel and what they want from you can drive revenue and improve brand reputation.
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DIY PR: 12 Public Relations Solutions for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | August 22, 2024
Good public relations can complement your marketing and advertising efforts. Here's how to do PR yourself.
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5 Crucial Steps to Sell Your Business
By Ace Chapman, Broker at Business Exits Inc. | August 13, 2024
Selling your business? Follow these 5 steps to make the process seamless and profitable.
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How the GDPR Is Affecting Email Marketing
By Adam Uzialko | August 13, 2024
The GDPR covers all personal data from users within the EU. By investing in your email marketing campaigns and following regulations, you should see an increase in click-through rates and engagement.
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Small Business Marketing Guide: Everything New and Existing Businesses
By Jennifer Post | August 13, 2024
Small businesses have a lot to manage, including marketing. This guide will introduce you to core concepts of small business marketing.
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A Small Business Guide to Sending Effective Marketing Emails
By Kiely Kuligowski | August 09, 2024
Successful marketing email campaigns aren't easy. But if you know the steps to follow, your emails can make a difference.
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How a Mobile CRM Benefits Your Business
By Max Freedman | August 08, 2024
A CRM system with the same functionality on mobile and desktop versions offers significant benefits for your business and employees.
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9 Transactional Emails to Help You Close the Deal
By Jamie Johnson | August 07, 2024
These nine transactional emails will help you boost sales, communicate important information to your customers, and improve the customer experience.
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Have a Seasonal Business? Tips for Year-Round Profitability
By Saige Driver | August 05, 2024
A seasonal business has to plan for lean seasons, but taking advantage of the busy times can set you up for success.
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4 Tips for Making Your Remarketing Campaign a Success
By Mark Fairlie | July 30, 2024
Remarketing, or targeting consumers who have already visited your website, is an important part of a brand's digital marketing strategy. Here's how it works.
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How to Drive Sales Using Sound
By Matt D’Angelo | July 29, 2024
Sound marketing can help boost your brand's revenue. Here's how to use audio to improve sales.
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14 Beloved Brands Gone Forever
By Chad Brooks | July 03, 2024
Learn which of your former favorite companies are no longer around.
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Presale Strategy: How to Set Up a Successful Presale
By Natalie Hamingson | July 03, 2024
Presales are a great way to get initial feedback and establish a customer base.
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What Is Greenwashing?
By Carlyann Edwards | July 02, 2024
Ensure that you aren't making false claims that your company or products are environmentally friendly, which can damage customers' trust.
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11 Email Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Bennett Conlin | June 25, 2024
Email marketing mistakes are easy to make and potentially costly. Here are some common errors to avoid to improve your email campaigns.
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Everyone Is Not Your Customer: That’s OK
By Adam Uzialko | June 17, 2024
Narrowing your focus to a niche market helps your business find better customers.
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Writing Press Releases That Actually Get Read
By Tom Anziano | June 11, 2024
Don't waste time writing a press release that no one will read. These tips will ensure your press releases are engaging so your business gets the attention it deserves.
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How to Make Your Product Famous (for Almost Nothing)
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024
Featuring your product in a movie or TV show may seem impossible if you’re a small business owner, but these tips can get you started.
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8 Crazy Marketing Gimmicks Gone Horribly Wrong
By Natalie Hamingson | June 04, 2024
Learn what not to do in guerilla marketing from companies that made costly mistakes.
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Presentation Skills Every Business Owner Should Have
By Katharine Paljug | June 04, 2024
A strong presentation can take your company to the next level. Learn what's involved.
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What Are Demographics In Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | May 20, 2024
Demographics are a key part of your small business marketing strategy, as they help you identify the individual members of your audience by certain characteristics, wants and needs.