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 Why Your Website Must Be Mobile Friendly
When designers approach creating a website, they do it from behind the giant screens of desktop computers. When they show it to you, you scroll through at your desk and are impressed by how beautiful it looks. You’re a happy camper, so you pay them their fee and go on your way! If that scenario […]
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Six Ways to Enhance Your Sales Pipeline with a CRM
Your sales pipeline is quite literally the thing that keeps you in business. That’s why managing it effectively is so critical. CRMs provide you with all the data and functionality you need to make sure you’re talking with leads and closing the deal in the most efficient way possible. Plus, they allow you to see […]
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Why Partnerships Are Your Secret Weapon to Building Referrals
Generating referrals is the key to securing your business’s long-term success, and it can feel like a pretty massive undertaking. One way to lighten the load and help you to create a more sustainable stream of referrals is to build partnerships. Why go it alone when you could instead join forces with other business owners […]
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The Introvert’s Guide to Successful Networking
Networking is a critical skill for any business owner to develop. It allows you to find the best talent for your company, establish new strategic partnerships, and expand your client base. There is definitely an art to networking, and there are some steps that everyone should take before they head out to their next conference […]
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Sales Training Options to Help Your Small Business Succeed
Having an effective and engaged sales team is one of the keys to guaranteeing your business’s success. Some people are natural sales men or women—they have the gift of gab, the ability to easily connect with others and win their trust, and are adept at juggling leads and following up with prospects and existing customers […]
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The Central Role of Advertising In The Customer Journey?
When you think of advertising, your first association might be with attracting new customers. Ads are supposed to reach out to audiences unknown, introduce them to your brand, and bring them on board. But in reality, advertising can be used effectively throughout the customer journey. It’s not only a tool to reach prospective clients; it […]
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How to Use Advertising as a Lead Generation Tool
Marketing is a broad term that encompasses a number of channels and approaches. Advertising is just one of them, and in our increasingly digital age, it can sometimes feel like a tactic of the past. However, when advertising is used properly, it can become an effective lead generation tool. Below we’ll take a look at […]
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3 Steps to Create Content That Turns Readers into Subscribers Like Clockwork
Subscribers are a goldmine of marketing potential. They share your content, heed your advice, buy your products, and tell their friends. They are easier to upsell, more profitable, and more loyal. They return again and again, not because they have to, but because they want to. Sadly, knowing the value of subscribers isn’t going to […]
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How to Engage with Customers Using Facebook Live Video
Facebook Live is among one of the remarkable developments in the social media marketing world in 2016. According to Unmetric Discover, the number of brand mentions of Facebook Live to date is close to 40,000. One of the key features of live videos is its flexibility. It can be used for a wide range of […]
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Marketing Tools That Will Ease Tool Overload
Running a business is hard enough. Add in the need to market your business, and all of the websites, tools and tasks that come along with it, and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. A forgotten password here or a missed task there can completely derail your day. The truth is, sometimes tools that are meant […]
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