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The 10 Commandments of Marketing in 2015 (Direct Mail Edition)
Follow these rules to plan and execute successful direct mail marketing campaigns this year For most businesses, January is the “make a plan and start executing” month....READ MORE→
5 Plays To Up Your Marketing Game For 2015
Ways to improve core strategies and tactics to help elevate your marketing efforts in the New Year 2014 was a pretty good year, and you did an...READ MORE→
Improving Internal Communication to Maintain Your Customer Service Edge
Efficient management of marketing and sales information flowing from customers to internal team members can impact a customer’s experience and overall satisfaction Consumer dissatisfaction was...READ MORE→
Most Popular Small Business Marketing Tools Topics in 2014
Hot topics on marketing best practices and tools for small businesses in 2014 What tools or best practices are small businesses interested in? What small business marketing topics are...READ MORE→
Is the Affiliate Program You’re Considering Ethical?
There are affiliate-marketing programs on every corner; some from new organizations and others from more established entities. Regardless of which route you’re considering, there’s a...READ MORE→
5 Strategies Small Businesses Need to Add in Next Year’s Marketing Plans
Plan and budget for adding these marketing strategy trends into your small business marketing mix Marketing opportunities for small businesses seem to change every year....READ MORE→
The Year Round Thank You Note for Businesses
Ways small businesses can extend the holiday spirit to show customer appreciation throughout the year with a business thank you note You opened your inbox...READ MORE→
Your “Quick and Dirty” Marketing Plan for 2015
Simple strategies to create marketing plan tactics that deliver a consistent return on investment There is a secret to “marketing plans” that most people fail to discover...READ MORE→
Still Not Ready To Try Mobile Marketing? Here’s Why You Should
How mobile marketing campaigns and strategies are essential to reach on-the-go customers If the idea of a mobile marketing campaign feels like a strategy reserved...READ MORE→
How Encryption is Impacting Business Security
Businesses large or small need to understand the importance of data protection for business security Sony got an unwanted gift to kick off this year’s...READ MORE→
Visual Marketing Tips for Your Business
How graphics, photos, video and other visuals can help elevate your marketing efforts Visual marketing grows out of one basic human principle – seeing is...READ MORE→
Marketing Plan Bundle: Marketing Template Builder and Advertising Media Plan
Save 20% off regular marketing plan template prices by purchasing both Marketing Plan Template Builder and Advertising Media Plan Template PackageMany small businesses just need...READ MORE→