April Fools’ Day is the one day a year where businesses can play pranks on their customers in the name of good humour and fun. It’s a great opportunity for brands to engage with their audiences and show off the personality of the company. Plus, it doesn’t just have to involve a company playing a…
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Marketing has never been a static methodology. As the habits of customers change, adapting a marketing campaign to hold and attract the attention of consumers is essential. The quickest way to torpedo any campaign is to assume that what worked last year or the year before is equally effective now. Keep in mind that your…
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In marketing, testing your campaigns before launching them fully is very important. This practice is very much applicable even for online marketing strategies such as the use of Facebook ads. Not doing the necessary testing can lead to wastage of your marketing budget, and while Facebook Ads are a lot cheaper than traditional media, testing…
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Analyzing customer satisfaction data has historically been one of the most difficult parts of any small business’s marketing plan. It’s easy to feel mired down by the qualitative nature of public opinion-however, distilling all that information down into hard data has proven to be one of the most valuable things a business can do in…
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Word of mouth is often the first touchpoint for small businesses. These glowing reviews from coworkers, neighbors and friends can drive people to search for your company online. But what happens when potential customers Google your business and find negative content? Data suggests that businesses are at risk of losing one in five customers due…
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In many ways, the concept of “promoting” your business gives the wrong idea. It implies that your audience are sitting passively at their computers and mobile devices, just waiting for you to push powerfully constructed marketing messages at them. It’s as if people think that marketing’s like that weird fairground game where you spray water…
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Have you been just about to step foot into your car for your commute home when your phone has buzzed in your pocket with a notification of what the traffic is like and how long your journey is expected to take? This is known as geofencing and is a marketing tactic that an increasing number…
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You can’t hide from the enormity of social media. With estimates of there being around 2.77 billion social media users around the world come 2019, if your business isn’t currently taking advantage of this platform to target potential consumers, then you’re missing out. Instagram is one of the biggest players in today’s social media world,…
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Every small business is unique. If you want to grow, you need a strategy that fits your needs, and is appropriate for the level of resources you have. All of these strategies, if followed, will help your small business grow in incredible ways. Some you’ll want to put into practice right away, and others may…
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As with any business, achieving return customers is undoubtedly one of the key tactics in keeping your beauty salon in business. As much as you’ll benefit from one visit trade, it’s the customers who come back time and time again that keep you performing well within a congested marketplace. When it comes to marketing to…
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