The best way to market a new small business is to get your ducks in a row before you start shooting. But don’t shoot at this one — he is waaaay too cute! Once you have defined and can clearly state what it is that you are offering, you need to identify exactly who your…
I am in a lot of writers’ groups on Facebook and I often see people post a “follow for follow” exchange for their page or website. It always annoys me. (To be fair, I am easily annoyed.) I see no point in being “followed” on my page by someone who writes genre paranormal romances. I…
Small business owners and entrepreneurs know that marketing is one of their most important jobs, but many of the marketing strategies that are available for large corporations just aren’t feasible for the little guy, whether it is taking out a Super Bowl ad or having a Madison Avenue advertising agency create a campaign. Most marketing…
I am often asked what the best marketing strategy is. The person could be asking for the best marketing strategy for their book or their business or a specific product/service—it doesn’t matter. The answer is always the same. It depends. And it sometimes changes. The best marketing strategy is the one that puts whatever you’re…
Why do entrepreneurs have such a hard time marketing themselves? It’s a problem that I had to overcome in my business and it has been a major limiting factor in the success of people who seek my help. By and large, entrepreneurs and small business people are very good at what they do. Most of…