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While most of us are familiar with Facebook for personal purposes, there’s a lot to learn if you decide to use the platform to advertise your small business. Advertising on Facebook is a great local advertising strategy for small businesses because it allows you to reach your target audience quickly and easily on a social site where they spend a lot of time. All you need is the right Facebook advertising planning, creativity, and execution. Want some help getting your Facebook advertising off the ground? Check out these tips: Define Your Campaign Objective There are many ways to advertise on Facebook and they are designed to fit specific purposes. First, define what it is you want to achieve with your campaign. Once you get started, you’ll find the attributes that Facebook has available which correspond to that objective. For example, if your business is social commerce, your main objective is to sell a product or service. And, if your Facebook Page is part of an inbound marketing plan...

Knowledge is power, whether you are running a large enterprise, a small business or planning to start your business, it pays to know your target audience. For small business owners, market analysis is an important way of finding information about customers, competitors and the industry in which they operate. But doing market analysis for small business is a tough game. While it is said that it requires a big budget to conduct most of the market research still it is possible for small businesses to carry out effective market research. But the question is how? In this article, we will discuss ways to effectively conduct a market analysis for small business: Identify a Market Need: The market need could arise from a problem that customers seek to solve or any goals they are hoping to achieve. Try and identify how to make your business’s product or services better fit in with your target audience’s changing needs. Identify a business opportunity: Your target audiences need proven outcomes ...

97% of marketers say videos help users better understand their products and services. Simply put, if you are one of the few companies that aren’t utilizing  Video Marketing , then you’re falling behind your competition. It’s important to note that not all videos are created equal. Some types of video content perform better than others and we’ll further explore these below. If you want to engage, capture, and convert the audience into qualified leads and customers, look to Video Marketing. Some Successful  Video Marketing Strategies  and Ideas Share Educational Videos Videos that sell directly to your brand don’t necessarily bring you more leads. People don’t like being “sold to” without some type of benefit. Instead, use your videos to educate consumers on a topic relevant to your industry and experience – people like to learn!  Research shows that educational videos are viewed twice as much on YouTube. So, focus on developing videos that provide value. Live Stream V...

When you think of “marketing,” you probably picture a Super Bowl commercial or a looping Instagram Ad, aimed at getting a company’s product or service in front of millions of potential consumers. These are examples of External Marketing, and each year companies invest a great deal of money and resources into their external marketing efforts. However, to truly build a successful brand, you need to focus on another important audience – the one within your own office space. This is called Internal Marketing. Studies show that only 50% of employees believe in their company’s branding idea, while “even less are equipped to deliver on it.” Senior Management often assumes their colleagues believe in the power of the company’s brand, but sometimes it’s not fully understood or embraced by the entire team. What can be done? Develop an Internal Marketing Strategy With any solid strategy, you need to build an action plan. This ensures that you don’t go through the process blindly and allows you to...

  The decision to hire a   Business Marketing Consultant   to manage your business’ marketing initiatives is an important one. Marketing Consultants offer a wide range of services and have the knowledge and flexibility to improve your business, helping you reach your full potential. Here are 4 main reasons why it makes the most sense to hire a  Business Marketing Consultant ! You Need Improved Marketing Strategies Marketing simply does not work without an established strategy geared specifically towards your business or industry. Your business may already have a solid marketing team who could simply use the extra help in figuring out exactly which tactics are working, and which are not. Your marketing strategy must also be effective to build momentum. The Business Marketing Consultant will dedicate many hours to FIRST develop a solid marketing strategy and THEN implement tactics to execute that strategy. You Don’t Have Enough Time or Expertise to Focus on Marketing A...

Well, as most know, the internet is changing the way customers perform research to address problems and/or implement new solutions. Companies that have not already implemented a digital marketing strategy and plan will be left behind their competitors who have invested in online marketing programs. However, Business Marketing consulting firms are a great resource to help you to develop and implement your digital strategy, making sure your marketing plans produce results that help accelerate the growth of your business. Marketing consultants live in the digital world every minute of every day Business Marketing consultants have extensive experience and specialized skills to help your business integrate your marketing plan so that it aligns with your business goals; All while utilizing the most efficient methods. New competitors pop up every day and are not limited by geographical boundaries, which means new competitors could pop up at a moment’s notice. A good consultant will not only ...

You took the time, effort,and resources to obtain each of your clients. How many of them are currently sitting stagnant in your database? Using a reactivation campaign is a cost-effective way to “wake” your clients up who have been “hitting snooze” on your services or product offerings. When it comes to reactivation campaigns, it’s important to keep in mind your target audience and your goals. Your campaign could be direct mail or via email. Both are effective and engaging, although here are DMC, we know from experience how  direct mail truly leaves a lasting impression . Whether it be someone who previously engaged, expressed interest,or purchased from you, it’s important to think about enticing offers and promotions that will incentivize them to follow through now. You know they’re interested in what your business provides since they opted in. Don’t just tell your clients what you can do for them, show them you understand their needs and tailor the messaging to that. In our exper...