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Can Brick-and-Mortar Stores Survive Amazon Prime Now?
By Al Gomez | February 01, 2022

Can brick-and-mortar stores compete with Amazon's newest service, Prime Now? Here's what you need to know.

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How to Tell If Your Business is Growing Too Quickly (and What to Do About It)
By Adam Uzialko | February 01, 2022

If you notice these signs, it could be time to slow down.

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5 Ways to Make Your Brand More Memorable
By Jared Atchison | February 01, 2022

Standing out is challenging. Small businesses need to use different methods to make an impression on their audience.

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4 Simple Ways to Boost Engagement With Email Marketing
By Chris Christoff | February 01, 2022

Is your brand taking advantage of email marketing to grow? If not, you're missing out on an opportunity to build strong customer relationships, improve engagement and drive sales.

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5 Ways to Improve Your Email Marketing
By Jared Atchison | February 01, 2022

When done right, email marketing can provide a huge return on investment for businesses.

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Want to Boost Your Digital Marketing Success? Author and CEO Shares His Tips
By Chad Brooks | February 01, 2022

This CEO shares how to tell which digital channels are your key to success.

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8 Tips to Become a Better Business Storyteller
By Jennifer Post | February 01, 2022

Storytelling is a crucial marketing element for small businesses.

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What Is an Auto-Dialer?
By Shannon Flynn | February 01, 2022

Auto-dialers use software that automatically calls phone numbers. They are used in industries ranging from healthcare to sales and can help your business cut costs and boost productivity.

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Amazon Business Features Your Small Business Can Use
By Max Freedman | February 01, 2022

Amazon Business offers some useful features your business can use to boost sales and revenue. Here's how to take full advantage of the tools Amazon Business provides.

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How to Determine Who to Follow Back on Social Media
By Matt D'Angelo | February 01, 2022

When you're building a brand on social media, not everyone who follows you is worth following back. Here's how to tell who you should (and shouldn't) follow.

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How A/B Testing Your Ads Improves Conversion
By Chris Porteous | January 31, 2022

Learn how A/B testing your ads improves conversion and streamlines the marketing process.

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Back to Basics: 10 Offline Marketing Tactics That Still Work in Today's Digital World
By Sean Peek | January 31, 2022

The explosion of digital marketing has opened up opportunities in offline channels that can mean major returns for your business.

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Just Say No: 7 Website Design Mistakes That Can Hurt Conversion
By Maricel Rivera | January 31, 2022

Business owners should be hard-pressed to pursue a more targeted, proactive approach to developing their websites.

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What Is Google Ads, and Why Should You Use It?
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

Google Ads can make a company more successful if the campaign is implemented correctly.

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48 Free Websites to List Your Business
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

These 48 websites allow you to list your business for free. Here's why you should list your business in online directories and how to do it effectively.

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5 Effective Ways to Beat Your Competition
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

There are several strategies you should be using to ensure you stay ahead of your competitors.

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Sign on the Line: 5 Steps to Closing the Sale
By Max Freedman | January 31, 2022

Closing a sale is an art. With these five steps, you can close any sale and build an ongoing relationship with a prospect or client.

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Turn It Up: Aggressive Marketing Strategies for Startups in Any Industry
By Rachelle Gordon | January 31, 2022

If you've got a product ready to go, how do you market it so that you can sell as many as possible in a short time?

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4 Tips to Improve Your Website's UX
By Thomas Griffin | January 31, 2022

Your product, service or content won't be enough if customers have a frustrating experience on your website. Here's how to improve the user experience on your site.

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30 Essential Data Analytics Terms Every Marketer Should Know
By Elle Morgan | January 31, 2022

Thirty commonly used data analytics terms that every marketer should know to assemble and discern the most meaningful reporting possible.

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3 Lessons Modern Marketers Can Learn From History's Greatest Advertisers
By Matt Shealy | January 31, 2022

Modern marketers rely heavily on martech and analytics to drive results, while in the past advertisers used things like broad demographics data and creative copy to move the needle.

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How to Make Money in Retirement: A Guide to Turning a Hobby into a Side Business
By Chad Brooks | January 25, 2022

Many retirees turn side interests into income. Learn how to make money in retirement.

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Best Brand-Building Marketing Agencies
By Sean Peek | January 25, 2022

Your company's brand is essentially its personality, and it's important to align it with your values and make it shine through in everything you do.

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Experience Over Goods: The Millennial Shift in Spending
By Victoria Heckstall | January 24, 2022

Millennials are different from other generations in a variety of ways and their shopping habits are no exception.

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Using Coupons to Drive Engagement and Retention
By Sean Peek | January 20, 2022

Learn how relevance and a focus on savings can boost both sales and the bottom line.

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How to Create an Email Drip Campaign for Increased Engagement
By Thomas Griffin | January 14, 2022

If you've never used a drip campaign, here's a step-by-step guide to creating one.

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Decision Support Systems Applications and Uses
By Shayna Waltower | January 14, 2022

Decision support systems may provide businesses with more accurate projections, better inventory management and data analysis.

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How to Write an Effective Cold Email
By Sean Peek | January 11, 2022

Cold emailing is one of the most successful ways to generate new leads for your business.

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Promo Code Paradise: Using Discount Coupons to Skyrocket E-Commerce Sales
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2022

One of the many things that make a shopper's heart skip a beat is promo codes. Use discount codes to grow your sales now.

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Projection Mapping and the Law: What Advertisers Should Know
By Sean Peek | January 06, 2022

Projection mapping is a great form of advertising. However, it's important to understand the associated legal issues.