They might never call themselves an influencer. They might not even like the word, and what it suggests about their work. And yet there are people who have demonstrated such a degree of mastery in how they use social media that there’s no more accurate way to describe the value they can offer to...
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As sales pour in, it’s easy to become so focused on top-line growth that costs and expenses go unchecked. For small business owners, it’s important to keep a close eye on both in order to determine true profit margins. This ensures that the extra resources companies invest to grow revenue will...
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Effective budgeting requires a look at existing assets as well as a forecast into future sales. As a small business owner, you can only spend what you have, and you should always aim to spend less than your anticipated revenues. This is well-understood, practical business advice.
The cornerstone to...
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When customers consider purchasing from a sales rep, there’s one calculation they always make besides the price of the item and how badly they want it.
It could boil down to a question which is in their mind, whether they’re consciously aware of it or not.
The question is: Am I willing to invest...
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Aligning service and marketing departments will position a brand to have a consistent and cohesive dialogue with customers. The brand’s sales and reputation will grow as a result. Learn more about the alignment of these two departments....
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Scene One: The marketing department sends out a promotional campaign to a customer who reacts angrily because they already purchased the product in question. One of the marketers approaches the sales rep assigned to the customer, asking, “Why didn’t you say something?”
Scene Two: The sales team’s...
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If there’s one chicken-and-egg conundrum that’s almost unique to entrepreneurs, the decision of how to prioritize sales and marketing activities has got to be the biggest.
Many of those starting a small or medium-sized business will initially be focused on getting a loan or finding the other...
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Traditionally, the best stories have a clear beginning, middle and end. Instagram Stories, on the other hand, are more like an ongoing series of slice-of-life vignettes that tell you something no matter where you jump in.
If you’re not a regular user of Instagram, the Stories feature is usually...
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The best marketing makes it feel like a brand is everywhere at once.
They might have a TV spot that’s constantly airing on network TV. An out-of-home campaign about their brand promise could be showing up on bus shelters across Canada. Looking for something on a search engine? There’s the brand’s...
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