Your website is the number one marketing resource for your business. But far too many small business owners aren’t using this important online real estate to its full potential. With the wrong approach, your website goes from a marketing asset to a liability. Even if you’re not a web designer, … [Read more...]
Want more profits? Be more specific!
Being more successful and more profitable in your business can be had by: Being SPECIFIC in who choose to work with Being SPECIFIC with the goals you set and the marketing strategies you choose to achieve those goals Being SPECIFIC with how you spend your time It's SO easy to be … [Read more...]
Marketing a Small Business in 2012: Free Coffee Break Advice
PRESS RELEASE Sydni Craig-Hart, founder of Smart Simple Marketing, announced that they will be hosting weekly expert conversations with professionals who will help small business owners implement simple, profitable marketing strategies in 2012. These "Take 10" ten minute coffee breaks will be … [Read more...]
3 Keys to Creating a Profit Plan That Makes You Money (SSMS Episode 74)
Without a solid marketing plan, it's going to be more difficult than necessary for you to achieve your goals. I imagine you are part of the SSM community because you want to avoid that unnecessary frustration. So, in this week’s article, I share some specific points to consider so you can beef up … [Read more...]
How to Map Out A Simple Plan to Reach Your Goals in 2012
As we approach the end of the year, NOW is the perfect time to take a look back at the last 12 months and take stock of what's working and what's not working in your business. Were you thrilled by your success or disappointed in your business? What were your greatest successes? What aspects of your … [Read more...]
A Super Simple Guide to Podcasting
According to HubSpot in 2010, 45% of all Americans are aware of podcasting, while 23% of Americans listen to podcasts. This has increased from 11% in 2006. It is also estimated that 70 million people have listened to or viewed a podcast. So there's a high likelihood that a fair number of your … [Read more...]
3 Time Tested Online Marketing Strategies
Creating visibility for your business online can seem like a daunting task. There are many different options to choose from and you’ll likely find yourself in “analysis paralysis" if you try them all at one. That said you simply can’t ignore having an effective strategy for marketing your … [Read more...]
Find the Best Marketing Strategies for YOUR Business
Marketing your business is not a one-time event. Rather, it is an ongoing process that you execute repeatedly to present your solutions to those that are already looking for them. To do this easily and effectively, you need a plan to follow each day, each week and each month in order to create … [Read more...]
Old Marketing Methods That Get You New Clients
Whether you've been in business for one month or ten years, there are basic marketing strategies that ALWAYS work, but that are easy to overlook. As you look to meet your goals of generating a certain amount of revenue, working with a certain number of clients, or breaking into a certain market, you … [Read more...]
Use Success Stories to Sell Your Services
As a service professional, an important element of your marketing strategy is to highlight why you are THE premier solutions provider for your target market. When you showcase your expertise and how others' lives and business have improved because of working with you, your services and products will … [Read more...]
