Within the world of retail, businesses are typically divided into two categories: brick-and-mortar or ecommerce. However, with the rapid changes occurring within the retail sector due to evolving consumer habits, the lines between these types of businesses are beginning to blur. Small businesses in particular are realizing the increasing importance …
A straightforward email can go a long way in converting leads to clients. When someone expresses interest in your services and hands over their email address, follow up with one of these free email templates for lead outreach. You can copy and paste them, as is, or add a few …
Whether you are a mentor, mentee or interested in getting involved in this type of relationship, it’s important to understand the qualities that make for a great mentor. A high-quality, motivated mentor makes the experience a winning endeavor for everyone involved. 14 mentor qualities that separate the good from the …
Running a small hotel isn’t easy, but it certainly is rewarding. Right now, of course, things for small hotel owners are far from smooth sailing. As the COVID-19 saga rages on, marketing services as a hospitality business will require a certain level of out-of-the-box thinking. The small hotel marketing tips …
You know the feeling. You’ve set up a sharp-looking WordPress website that’s sure to wow visitors, but there’s one problem — it just isn’t loading fast enough. Will visitors wait for your lovely page to render? Probably not. Fortunately, you have the power to speed up WordPress and get those …
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 …
There is something truly magical about meeting potential buyers at a live event such as a craft fair, farmer’s market, convention or similar outlet. There’s an energy of hope in the air that comes with the start of the event. You set up your booth, and you hope that the …
Marketing for web designers and developers can feel like dropping coins down a well — as your monies tumble into the ether, you wonder if your efforts reach anyone. Wouldn’t it be great to know what clients want? We thought so, too. We did a two-phase survey with clients to …
Once you get into a steady rhythm of site-building gigs, it’s a good idea to look for other sources of recurring revenue. In fact, one sits right under your nose. You might be hosting those sites on your clients’ plans or even shopping providers for them, but have you ever …
