For decades presidents have called small businesses “the backbone of America.” That statement rings true, perhaps now more than ever. The United States happens to be an incredible place to start your own business — and that is not something to take for granted. Though the economic landscape has changed …
I bet you never thought you’d be a part-time psychologist when you started your business. Over the last 10 years of owning a digital marketing agency, I’ve come to realize that successful marketers marry the art of design with the science of consumer psychology. Funny enough, I almost double-majored in …
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12 steps to achieve vibrant branding in any new market. When your company is doing well, you’re ready to enter a new market and promote it. When your company is doing your brand well, you’re ready to enter a new market and promote your product or service to new customers. …
In the words of Pablo Picasso, “Good artists copy, great artists steal.” Get inspired by some of the bestselling, most recognizable brands with a .shop domain. This curated list doesn’t just demonstrate best practices — these shops are best in class. Best story: yogawithadriene.shop Even in a simple pop-up shop, …
We are living through a period of high inflation, at levels that haven’t been seen in decades. Small business owners are worried about inflation hurting their businesses; a recent survey of small business owners conducted by Wave found that 36% of small business owners are concerned about the impact of …
Web design is a career path that lends itself well to working solo. You don’t necessarily need a huge office or a team of colleagues. A resourceful designer can usually find ways to effectively manage their business. That’s probably why so many of us have chosen to work as freelancers. …
The phrases “brand” and “logo” are sometimes used interchangeably. Here’s how to create a distinctive (and memorable) brand identity in 2023. Although a logo might serve as a symbol for a company, it is not the sum of a brand. In reality, having a powerful brand identity begins with creating …
Having a strong community is a powerful way to build your business. If your business is more than just “products”, but a “community” it’s much more powerful. Having a customer is nice, in fact, it’s essential. AND having an energized community means you’ll always have customers. In my book “Celebrity …
