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Disabled By Instagram: When Social Platforms Shut You Down For No Reason
UPDATE 6/26/19: After going through every route available, pleading with Instagram to return my account to me, or send me a full download of ALL of my captions and photos, I received an email on Wednesday, June 26th. Instagram informed me that my account had been reactivated and they apologized for the inconvenience. Before I…
Read MoreWhy Strong and Consistent Content Marketing Communication is Crucial for Your Business
When you think of communication, you might recall certain conversations you’ve had at some point in time. Perhaps you are reminded of interactions that have gone well and ones that haven’t. But despite individual circumstances, there remains one undeniable truth: good communication is vital for anything in life. Why business communication and consistency matter In…
Read MoreTake It Easy: One Platform at a Time
Small business owners have probably been hearing for some time now that they need to be on social media. However, they may be wondering how they could possibly take on yet another thing? With so many social platforms they could be on, they may start believing that it’s too difficult to possibly manage every platform…
Read MoreA New Perspective on Your Market: Market Research
When you started your small business, you more than likely spent hours performing market research to better understand the market size, needs of the market, and your competitors. You gathered as much information as possible prior to the development of your brand and communication strategies. Who is your market? How old are they? Is your…
Read More4 Things to Consider In Your Email Marketing Planning
Have you decided it’s the right time for your business to join the many businesses already using email marketing? If so, you are making a wise decision. For one thing, email is still one of the most effective means of communicating with your audience and driving more business. According to a recent stat quoted by…
Read MoreOutsourcing: It Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Photo by Marvin Meyer on Unsplash What is your first thought when someone mentions, “outsourcing”? For some of us, it may call to mind examples such as the call centers that are located overseas. However, outsourcing has become – and continues to be – so much more. Entrepreneur.com provides the following definition of outsourcing: The practice of having…
Read MoreWhat is “Content Marketing”?
The phrase, “content marketing” is primarily used to describe marketing online by using social media, e-newsletters, blogging, etc. Do you think the term “content marketing” is just another marketing buzzword or a passing trend? Sure, the term may be another buzzword, but it’s definitely not a passing trend. Although content marketing seems like a somewhat…
Read MoreDeveloping a 3-D Business Communication Strategy
Is your organization’s current business communication strategy working the way you want? Are you reaching the right people? When it comes to effective business communication, you need to start with pinpointing exactly who your audience is and what matters most to the people in it. Your audience is very important to your business since these…
Read MorePlanning Social Media Out Ahead of Time
Managing your social media content can be quite the challenge. First, there’s deciding what topics to cover and what content to produce. Then, there’s the question of which platform or platforms to use and what time to publish. Bottom line: there is a lot of planning and thought that has to go into managing your…
Read More4 Questions You Should Ask Your Brand Voice!
Photo by Michal Czyz on Unsplash As a small business you have some stiff competition! Other companies are always vying to be the best in your field and set themselves apart. One aspect that can push your company into the coveted sphere of success is a unique and intriguing brand voice. Just as you work at developing high…
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