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What Is Sales Force Automation?
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 20, 2023

Find out how sales force automation can benefit your business, as well as the tools and software you should be using.

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Email Marketing List Management Best Practices
By Jamie Johnson | November 20, 2023

Email marketing is most effective when based on an up-to-date and accurate email list. These tips will ensure your address list is up to the task.

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How to Connect With Customers
By Sammi Caramela | November 20, 2023

Follow these tips to connect better with your customers. Learn what they want from your brand by gathering feedback and using customized interactions.

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Why Analyzing Sales Data Is Important for Small Businesses
By Donna Fuscaldo | November 13, 2023

Sales analytics contextualize sales data and help businesses make more informed decisions about how to grow, reach more customers, and innovate.

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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023

With opt-in email marketing, customers choose to receive – or not receive – email marketing messages. Learn how opt-in email marketing works for business

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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023

Online ads are important for attracting customers. But you have only a moment to get your audience's attention. Learn why simplicity is key for online ads.

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SMS Survey Basics: How to Send a Text Survey
By Nicole Fallon | November 02, 2023

Text message surveys can be a great way to gather feedback from your customers. Here’s how to take advantage of this SMS tool.

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5 Strategies to Build and Track Audience Engagement
By Shayna Waltower | October 27, 2023

Audience engagement is essential for successful marketing. Use these five strategies and other tools to boost and track your target audience's engagement.

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How to Market Your Business With Video Livestreaming
By Hannah Tayson | October 27, 2023

Learn what livestreaming is, how to create livestream videos and the marketing benefits of streaming – with examples of successful livestreams.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Business Blog
By Katharine Paljug | October 27, 2023

Regularly updating your blog can help your company in numerous ways. Here are seven tips to boost your content marketing results.

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7 Ways to Conduct Local Marketing Online
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2023

Keeping your advertisements close to home has great benefits.

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Negative Customer Review? Turn It Into a Positive Opportunity
By Nicole Fallon | October 27, 2023

Negative customer reviews are common, especially in public-facing businesses. Here’s how you can adapt your business processes and generate customer loyalty from negative customer reviews.

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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | October 27, 2023

Google offers several tools for small businesses, many of them free. Learn how to use tools like Google Business Profiles, Google Analytics and Google Ads.

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10 Ways to (Really) Know Your Customers
By Sammi Caramela | October 27, 2023

Customer engagement is vital for building brand loyalty and driving repeat business. Learn tips and tools for improving your customer engagement strategy.

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How to Create a CRM Dashboard (Examples)
By Max Freedman | October 26, 2023

CRM dashboards offer instant insights into the metrics that matter most to your success. Here is what your dashboard should include.

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Local Marketing Strategies for Success
By Adam Uzialko | October 26, 2023

For many businesses, marketing efforts must reach a local audience. Here are some local marketing strategies for small businesses.

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Marketing and PR
By Bennett Conlin | October 26, 2023

Can your business and in-house team handle marketing and PR alone? Learn how to decide whether to outsource these initiatives.

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6 Reasons Your Company Could Benefit From a Brand Ambassador Program
By Andreas Rivera | October 26, 2023

Having a brand ambassador as part of your marketing campaign can boost brand awareness and drive sales. Learn how to find and utilize brand ambassadors. 

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Deal or No Deal: Are Coupons Good for Business?
By Kim Ann Zimmermann | October 26, 2023

Coupons have benefits and risks. Here's how small businesses can use coupons to boost sales and retain customers.

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Tips for Hiring a Marketing Company
By Adam Uzialko | October 26, 2023

Hiring a marketing company is a risk that may pay off or fail. Here's how to hire a marketing company to ensure your next marketing campaign's success.

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Text Message Marketing: Tips, Tools and Services
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 26, 2023

These tips can help small businesses make the most out of their text message marketing campaigns.

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SMS Marketing Best Practices: Text Message Marketing Do’s and Don’ts
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 26, 2023

: Text message marketing helps businesses communicate effectively with customers. Learn best practices for text message marketing and some mistakes to avoid.

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Homeshoring Brings Call Centers and Customers Closer
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2023

Outsourcing cuts costs for a call center, but at the expense of customer satisfaction. Learn how homeshoring brings call center jobs back to the U.S.

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8 Ways Pokemon Go Can Work for Your Small Business
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2023

You can take advantage of the mobile game Pokemon Go for your small business. Here’s how.

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How to Build an Email Marketing Contact List
By Skye Schooley | October 24, 2023

Read our expert tips on how to build an effective email marketing contact list.

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Smart Marketing Strategies for Handmade Businesses
By Jennifer Post | October 24, 2023

Learn marketing strategies and tips that work well for handmade businesses, such as those that sell on Etsy and other artisanal marketplaces.

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How to Run a Successful Text Message Marketing Campaign
By Sammi Caramela | October 24, 2023

Text message marketing is an integral and effective part of mobile marketing. Here's what you should know about running successful SMS marketing campaigns.

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How to Reach Your Target Customer
By Katharine Paljug | October 24, 2023

Knowing your target audience helps you reach the people most likely to buy your products. Learn tips for identifying and reaching your target customers.

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First Impressions: What Good Design Can Do for Your Business
By Adryan Corcione | October 24, 2023

Learn how your company can create a better website.

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How to Write Email Subject Lines
By Chad Brooks | October 24, 2023

Your recipients' inboxes are likely flooded, but a catchy subject line can make you stand out. Learn how to create effective email subject lines.