Mobile marketing, which drives mobile commerce, comes into its own during the holiday season. The number of app installs and sales sees a massive spike during the months of November and December. With mobiles and tablets to use for making purchases, people no longer need to stand in line all night long and make a […]
Holidays
3 Ways to Spread the Word About Your Local Business Before the Holidays
Christmas and seasonal holidays are fast approaching and businesses everywhere are gearing up for their festive marketing campaigns. As larger companies imprint their mark on the season, small businesses may be wondering how they can get their own voice across at one of the most hectic times of year. If you’re looking to spread the […]
5 Steps to Drive Holiday Sales with Email Marketing
Despite all the glitz and glamour of social media marketing, email marketing remains the best way for companies to advertise themselves. As Agency Analytics points out with several numbers, email marketing offers a far high rate of return, is more secure, and users are far more likely to see your emails than a social media […]
eCommerce Checklist: Are You Ready for Black Friday Madness?
Black Friday reclaims the top spot as the busiest holiday shopping day. According to ShopperTrak predictions based on historical data, “though Black Friday traffic may not reach the same peaks as it did during its heyday, the day’s significance remains uncontested.” In the United Kingdom, it has been known to outperform Boxing Day. It has […]
Halloween Marketing Ideas
Creative Halloween Marketing is #45 on our list of direct sales booking ideas and is something I struggle with every year! How do you take advantage of this great opportunity to put your literature in the hands of many without being a Halloween Grinch?! Share your Halloween marketing ideas in the comment section below, please! Halloween Marketing to […]
6 Social Media Lessons from Popular Brands
Don’t Ignore Your Social Followers Now that just about every business has a social media presence, the traditional days of customer service are long gone. Some customers may still call or email your company directly, but many will reach out via your social media channels and expect immediate feedback. JetBlue has a reputation for a […]
6 Tax Moves to Make Before the End of the Year
As the hectic holiday season approaches, most people are wondering how they’ll be able to save on holiday shopping rather than what they can do to save on taxes. So, let’s explore some tax moves you should consider making before the calendar turns to 2017 to help you reduce your tax bill from Uncle Sam. […]
10 Secrets for Retail Small Business Owners to Boost Holiday Sales
Billions of dollars are spent during the busy holiday season. So, as a small business owner, how can you get in on the action and take home a small cut of this huge pie of holiday shopping revenue? Let’s explore 10 secrets you can use to boost holiday sales in your small business. 1. Hold […]
3 Ways Business Holiday Gifts Make You Smart
The holiday gift giving season is a sure thing, often presenting challenges for your business or nonprofit organization. Should you give? To whom? If you’re even questioning whether to give or not, you can stop right there. No matter your budget, there are excellent business reasons why you should! Here are 3 ways that giving out […]
Holiday Text Messages: Real Life Small Business Text Marketing
Are you a small business owner? Did you send out a Holiday Text Message to your list over the latest holiday weekend? If not, why not? As a small business owner, you must use every opportunity to communicate with your Prospects, Customers, and VIPs. As a business owner, the more you share and connect, the more […]