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Marketing and Sales

Everything you need to know about marketing to drive new sales, and how to keep your existing customer base.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Yes, Your Small Business Needs an ‘About’ Page
By Jennifer Dublino | March 28, 2023

Your website's About page is a marketing powerhouse that helps visitors get to know your brand. Learn best practices for creating an effective About page.

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5 Ways Video Can Make Your Content Marketing Strategy More Effective
By Kimberlee Leonard | March 27, 2023

Video can boost your marketing strategy and increase leads, user engagement and sales. Learn how to incorporate video into your marketing strategy.

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Complete Guide to Understanding the Sales Funnel
By David Gargaro | March 23, 2023

A sales funnel is the step-by-step process that a prospect follows to become your customer.

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5 Reasons Why Emotional Intelligence Matters in Sales
By Jennifer Dublino | March 23, 2023

While sales careers require a variety of skills, emotional intelligence may be one of the most important. Learn why emotional intelligence matters in sales.

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Facts vs. Emotions: When to Use Each Tactic to Make a Sale
By Jennifer Dublino | March 22, 2023

In marketing or direct sales, sometimes using facts is best, while an emotional approach is better in other instances. Learn to choose the right tactic.

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What Is Insight Selling? A Beginner’s Guide
By Paula Fernandes | March 22, 2023

Insight selling involves making a sale by using strategy to coach the customer through the buying process. Here is how it can help your customers.

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The Pros and Cons of Offering Money-Back Guarantees
By Chad Brooks | March 22, 2023

Offering money-back guarantees has both pros and cons. See whether a money-back guarantee is right for your business.

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4 Genius Marketing Tactics Proven to Drive Leads for Businesses on a Budget
By Joy Gendusa | March 20, 2023

Generating good leads can seem difficult for small businesses. Learn what mistakes to avoid, and some budget-friendly tactics.

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The Truth Behind Stock Photos: What Works and What Doesn’t
By Sean Peek | March 16, 2023

Stock photos can add graphics to your online content without producing the images yourself. Learn to find quality photos to create better brand messaging.

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What Is Google Ads, and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | March 14, 2023

Here are some of the benefits of using Google Ads in your digital marketing strategy.

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How to Measure and Improve Your Marketing ROI
By Jennifer Dublino | March 09, 2023

Measuring your marketing ROI will give you an idea of what's working best so you can refocus marketing dollars and stop ineffective programs.

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Amazon Business Features Your Small Business Can Use
By Max Freedman | March 06, 2023

Amazon Business offers useful features your business can use to boost sales and revenue. Here's how to take full advantage of Amazon Business tools.

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You’ve Got Leads, but Why Aren’t They Buying?
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Understand why leads aren't turning into sales and how to turn potential customers into buyers.

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Graphic Design Trends and Predictions for the Industry’s Future
By Lexie Lu | March 06, 2023

Lexie Lu, web designer and UX strategist, shares her insight on graphic design trends.

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How to Repurpose Old Content to Boost Marketing Results
By Jennifer Dublino | March 06, 2023

Save time on content creation and get more results by repurposing existing content. Learn how to repurpose content, find new audiences, and boost SEO.

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11 Social Media Networks to Use for Personal Branding
By Jennifer Dublino | March 03, 2023

Personal branding can help you in your current business and in the future. Start building your personal brand with these 11 social media platforms.

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No Need for Reinvention: 10 Ways to Repurpose Your Blog Content for More Traffic
By Mark Fairlie | March 03, 2023

Refreshing and repurposing blog posts can improve your site ranking, create more value, and attract new audiences. Learn how to repurpose your blog content.

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7 Strategies to Make Your Google Ads Campaign a Success
By Chad Brooks | March 03, 2023

Google Ads can help you improve traffic and find more qualified prospects and customers. Learn seven strategies to make your Google Ads campaign a success.

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How Projection Mapping Is Changing the Ad World
By Sean Peek | March 02, 2023

Projection mapping can transform buildings into works of art and garner lots of attention. Here is how to use this marketing technique.

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How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Strategy for Your Business
By Jennifer Dublino | March 02, 2023

Online marketing is crucial for business success. Learn how to assess your options and create an effective digital marketing strategy for your business.

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Use Role-Playing to Engage Your Sales Force
By Mark Fairlie | March 01, 2023

Sales skills can be taught, and role-playing is a great way to improve them. Here are tips and examples to incorporate role-playing into your training.

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Why Responding to All Your Online Reviews Is Critical
By Jennifer Dublino | February 22, 2023

Online reviews are an important part of your small business's reputation. It's also important to respond to every review you receive, positive or negative.

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The Face of Your Brand: Product Label Design Tips to Help You Attract Customers
By Julie Thompson | February 21, 2023

Product packaging, including the materials used and the color palette, can give you a competitive edge. Follow these strategies to attract customers.

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The Rule of 9’s: Will Charm Pricing Work for Your Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | February 21, 2023

Don't leave your pricing strategy to guesswork. Charm pricing has been proven to lift sales, but will it work for you? Read on to learn more.

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Make ‘Em Smile: What Drives Successful Customer Satisfaction?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

What do consumers want in their experience with companies? This is how your business can ensure great customer service.

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Small Business Blogging: 6 Reasons It Works and Tips for Execution
By Jennifer Post | February 21, 2023

Learn six reasons why you need to start a blog for your small business, and how to do it right.

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Build Your List: How to Get People to Subscribe to Your Blog
By Jennifer Dublino | February 21, 2023

Getting people to subscribe to your blog moves them down the sales funnel toward becoming a customer. Learn how to increase your blog subscriber list.

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Keep It Simple: Why Businesses Need to ‘KISS’ More and How to Do It
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Learn how you can use the KISS principle in your business to improve relationships and make your team more creative at little cost.

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Could IVR Systems Improve Your Marketing Company?
By Sean Peek | February 21, 2023

Check out these ways interactive voice response systems can improve your business’s customer service and positively impact your brand.

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How to Use Data Science to Get Ahead in Business
By Mark Fairlie | February 21, 2023

Big data isn't just for big businesses. Find how small businesses can use data science and what the benefits are.