Trade shows and exhibitions are usually considered one of the more challenging marketing tactics because they cost so much time and money. However, a well-executed trade show venture can generate leads and increase engagement with your brand. If you want to network within your industry and promote brand awareness, trade shows are an effective, non-digital […]
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Is Your Content Following the Trend?
Most businesses have accepted or even embraced the idea that without creating content, your website can’t hope to compete for search engine rankings, high visitor counts, or much engagement. There are just too many sites out there fighting for the same eyeballs that you want. If you don’t put something appealing and fresh in front […]
Can You Create a Great Customer Case Study?
Attention spans are growing shorter by the second Studies have shown that attention spans for engaging a reader or listener have fallen from eleven seconds to eight seconds on average. Eight seconds to reach someone in most any medium. Ouch! Growing weary of paid advertisements We have grown more than a bit weary of most […]
Make a Plan to Promote, and You Will
When do you plan to promote? When you treat your business with professionalism you will get professional results. You must make a PLAN if you want to promote!! A Plan to Promote The key word here is PLAN! All successful businesses plan for their goals and work at home distributors should be no different! This content is […]
How to Write Case Studies So Humans Can Understand Them
Hi there. Fellow human here. Ever come across a case study that’s so complicated you have to re-read it five times? You’re not alone. That’s because it’s legit really hard to distill complex projects into simple stories. But it’s worth it. This post outlines ten tips for writing case studies—from planning it out to writing, editing, and finalizing […]
Why Your Small Business Should Care More About Branding
Your brand is more about how people see your business than how you present your business. While there are some things you can do to change people’s perceptions, many businesses don’t fully understand branding or have limited time to put into it. Small businesses may struggle to find the time and resources to get the […]
4 Must-Have Competencies for SME Marketers
Small business marketers are very different from their colleagues who work in large companies. The former often work alone or at most with one or two colleagues and are responsible for the marketing framework in which they work. The latter are integrated into teams based on specific expertise and work within an imposed marketing framework […]
Today’s Version of Word of Mouth Marketing
Previously, we talked about influencer marketing, which is a combination of old-school PR and word of mouth, with a technology twist. Today, anyone can create a position of authority, build a community around them and, as a result, be an influencer. There are the influencers we’ve always known, like athletes and actors, but more interesting […]
5 Essential Steps to Take When Sponsoring an Event
With the right steps, sponsoring an event can skyrocket success for your business. Well-executed event sponsorships leads to increased exposure, improved reputations, and bolstered sales for organizations of all kinds. To ensure that you get everything you need (and more) out of your next sponsorship, take these steps for sponsorship success. Ask the Right Questions […]
Who is an Influencer?
Here are some truths we need to grapple with in today’s economy: Consumers trust word of mouth recommendations from family and friends more than advertising Consumers trust recommendations from perfect strangers more than advertising Anyone can create a position of authority and attract a community if they demonstrate expertise, credibility and consistently produce content to […]
