Posts Tagged ‘social media ideas’
Using Existing Facebook Groups to Grow Your Business
Alameda has several Facebook groups that have formed around living, working, and/or playing in our Island community. Some are private and you’ll need to request to join. Others are public. Some groups are loosely veiled business generators for community leaders or professionals (often real estate agents) who recognize how important it is to insert themselves…
Read MoreThe Largest Unused Advantage Small Businesses Have Over Box StoresÂ
Some days it feels hard to compete with the loss leaders that big box stores employ, the operating hours they’re able to keep, the programs, their ad budget, their marketing…the list goes on. But small businesses do have an advantage box stores don’t and it’s one that’s rarely used. Small businesses have a community connection.…
Read More5 Fun Fall Themes for Your Business
Fall is a favorite among many people. The temps are enjoyable, weather is crisp and clear, and the autumn decor is so cozy. That popularity is what makes this season such a hit with marketers and it can be for your business too. Here are five fall themes you can incorporate into your business for…
Read MoreHow to Seduce the Customer When Your Business Isn’t Sexy
As business people we sometimes envy those marketers who have ”sexy” brands to market, brands that appeal to customers on an emotional level. Brands like Harley Davidson and the Parisian Tourism Bureau seem to have it made because their product/service screams sexy. What about those of us who have decidedly less heart-thumping, albeit needed, products? How do you get people excited about plumbing, for instance? …
Read MoreHow to Find Time for Social Media
Small business owners, especially those businesses with under 10 employees, find it extremely difficult to justify the time on social media because it doesn’t lead to predictable, measurable cost savings or revenue. But it’s difficult to measure the value of a relationship and that’s what you’re building with social media. Just as you make time for…
Read More15 Ways Your Business Can Help Working Parents This Summer
Summers are usually pretty hard for working parents. From figuring out childcare to having the patience to take everyone on a vacation, parents need resources. It’s especially hard after this past year with so many of them (working moms especially) having to act as teachers too. Summer is no picnic either. A 2019 study conducted…
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