Posts tagged small business
3 qualities that matter more than perfection in marketing content

Building a brand and business takes time. Not everyone has a well-formed vision of what their business should look like from day one, let alone how to execute on that vision.

But really, that’s not such a bad thing! It gives you room for growth and improvement over time, which your audience will likely notice and appreciate. Here’s what matters more than everything looking and sounding perfect: authenticity, expertise, and repetition.

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How to address the biggest marketing challenges for small business owners

Most small businesses don’t have the time, money, or expertise they need to make decisions about marketing. So where does that leave you? While this analysis might sound bleak, there are ways to make marketing work for you, as long as you’re willing to prioritize strategy.

Let’s review some of the common marketing barriers small business owners are facing and look at potential solutions.

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A few of my favourite productivity and creativity tools for small business owners

To build a successful business you need to focus on sustainability.

To support you in your pursuit to accomplish more in your business, without running yourself into the ground, I’ve compiled a few of my favourite productivity and creativity helpers. 

I use these frequently in my business and with my clients for increased efficiency, and to help ensure I have a more manageable workload!

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Your marketing isn't annoying to your people

One of the more common issues clients raise about creating and sharing content (especially repurposing content or repeating ideas) is the fear that their audience will be annoyed.

Let me put your fears to rest: if people in your audience are annoyed, they aren't your people.

If anyone shares that they are unhappy or annoyed with your content, they aren't the right fit for you!

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What kind of support can you get for marketing your small business? An introduction to outsourcing marketing

Oftentimes there is frustration or aversion when it comes to marketing because entrepreneurs have fallen into marketing because they want a business, not because they enjoy marketing or have marketing expertise. And while I love to help “accidental marketers” find joy in marketing by making it easier for them, I also know that sometimes the best thing to do for your business is to outsource the tasks that are draining your time and energy.

When you allow yourself to let go of some of these tasks, you can instead focus on the activities that are within your zone of genius; working more “on” the business, instead of “in” it. Here are a few of the most common options for outsourcing marketing work.

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