Have you ever planned a big trip? I’m talking about a longer-than-a-weekend vacation or a major relocation trip. It takes a good tactical plan to make the trip enjoyable and worry-free. Back in the mid-’80s, I had the opportunity to spend 21 days traveling by myself through Italy. I’d been working on an Italian cruise […]
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Ben Franklin said it first, and it still holds true for every business. Planning anything you do in business is crucial, and that includes your marketing! “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!” Ben Franklin Here’s another one that anyone who’s served in the military should know… “Strategy wihtout tactics is the
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Unfortunately, many business owners ignore social media — especially Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) — specifically when it comes to customer service. One of my clients opened a “rage room” in Tempe. When he first opened, someone wanted to book a party and had a question. The contact form on the website gave
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How is your business different from the other guy, down the street who does what you do? Or the other business that comes up in Google search for your same keywords and phrases? What’s Your USP? Before you can start marketing your business, you need to identify what your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is. What
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Since the start of the social media marketing revolution, customer service has been real-time. People are likelier to tweet a question or post a complaint on Facebook before picking up the phone. Seriously, when was the last time you talked to a live person when calling customer service or tech support? At least within the
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You survived the pandemic and subsequent business shutdowns or lockdowns that affected your business negatively. Now, with inflation and supply chain issues, along with government uncertainties, calling what you’re going through a “business slump” is probably an understatement. However, you can do a few things to jump-start your business, attract new customers, and bring back
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You know that social media marketing is important to promote your business, however, you don’t have the time to do it all yourself. What are your options? What do you look for in a social media manager or even an SEO specialist? Let’s Cover Your Options First… What to Look for in a Social Media
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Marketing is an essential function of any business that wants to draw new customers. Whether B2B or B2C (or both), you must promote your business so people know you exist. Obviously, to do so effectively, you need a marketing budget. Today’s marketing is way more complicated than back in the day before the Internet existed.
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