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Customer Service Lessons From Luxury Brands
By Kiely Kuligowski | July 19, 2024

Luxury brands offer quality products and follow it up with excellent customer service. Learn how to implement high-end service practices in your business.

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How to Build an Email Marketing Contact List
By Skye Schooley | July 16, 2024

Read our expert tips on how to build an effective email marketing contact list.

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Google for Business: A Small Business Guide
By Sammi Caramela | July 08, 2024

Google offers several tools for small businesses, many of them free. Learn how to use tools like Google Business Profiles, Google Analytics and Google Ads.

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14 Beloved Brands Gone Forever
By Chad Brooks | July 03, 2024

Learn which of your former favorite companies are no longer around.

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Presale Strategy: How to Set Up a Successful Presale
By Natalie Hamingson | July 03, 2024

A presale is when you sell products you haven't yet created as a way to gauge customer interest. Learn what's involved in a successful presale.

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What Is Greenwashing?
By Carlyann Edwards | July 02, 2024

Greenwashing might sound clean, but it's a dirty business practice. Here's everything you need to know about greenwashing.

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11 Email Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
By Bennett Conlin | June 27, 2024

Learn how to avoid these email marketing mistakes that plague small businesses.

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Everyone Is Not Your Customer: That’s OK
By Adam Uzialko | June 17, 2024

Knowing who your customers are allows you to focus your marketing campaigns, offer specialized products or services, and adapt as your industry changes.

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Writing Press Releases That Actually Get Read
By Tom Anziano | June 11, 2024

Learn how to write effective press releases that will help your business get news coverage, pique investors' interests, and drive brand recognition.

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How to Make Your Product Famous (for Almost Nothing)
By Sean Peek | June 06, 2024

Want to get your product featured in a movie or TV show? Here's what you need to do.

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Tips for Starting a Podcast
By Paula Fernandes | June 06, 2024

A podcast is a popular and versatile media form used to promote a business. Learn podcast basics, tips for success and how to get started.

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8 Crazy Marketing Gimmicks Gone Horribly Wrong
By Natalie Hamingson | June 04, 2024

Not all marketing campaigns go as planned. We break down some of the biggest marketing failures of all time.

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Presentation Skills Every Business Owner Should Have
By Katharine Paljug | June 04, 2024

Accomplish your goals by mastering business presentation skills with preparation, practice and these tips.

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What Are Demographics In Marketing?
By Mark Fairlie | May 20, 2024

Successful companies spend money on marketing only to people they know want what they sell. But how do they find these consumers? With demographics.

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How to Write Email Subject Lines
By Chad Brooks | May 17, 2024

Your recipients' inboxes are likely flooded, but a catchy subject line can make you stand out. Learn how to create effective email subject lines.

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Deal or No Deal: Are Coupons Good for Business?
By Kim Ann Zimmermann | May 16, 2024

Coupons have benefits and risks. Here's how small businesses can use coupons to boost sales and retain customers.

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Why Your Company Should Offer Online Coupons
By Isaiah Atkins | May 16, 2024

Online coupons are digital codes that let customers redeem offers and promotions. Learn how to use online coupons to attract and retain online shoppers.

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The Importance of Maintaining Clean Data
By Hannah Tayson | April 19, 2024

Data management is important for sales, customer relations and productivity. Here are some tips for good data management.

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How to Set Up Workflows With a CRM
By Max Freedman | April 19, 2024

CRM workflows can help automate key sales, marketing and customer services tasks. Here is how to create them.

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How to Create a CRM Dashboard – With Examples
By Max Freedman | April 18, 2024

CRM dashboards offer instant insights into the metrics that matter most to your success. Here is what your dashboard should include.

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How to Use a CRM for Lead Management
By Max Freedman | April 15, 2024

CRM software offers numerous benefits for your lead management process. Learn about the main ones and how to get them.

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DIY PR: 11 Public Relations Solutions for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | April 12, 2024

Good public relations can complement your business's marketing and advertising efforts. Learn how to do your own PR.

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Homeshoring Brings Call Centers and Customers Closer
By Adam Uzialko | April 11, 2024

Outsourcing cuts costs for a call center, but at the expense of customer satisfaction. Learn how homeshoring brings call center jobs back to the U.S.

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6 Tips for Creating a Great Business Marketing Plan
By Sean Peek | April 08, 2024

These six tips can help you create a small business marketing plan that works to keep your audience engaged.

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Best Sales Apps for Small Businesses
By Max Freedman | April 02, 2024

This guide offers recommendations for small business sales apps and explains how businesses can use these sales software programs to their advantage.

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Tips for Perfecting Your Elevator Pitch
By Marisa Sanfilippo | April 01, 2024

Learn the dos and don'ts of an elevator pitch, and why it's an essential business speech.

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The CRM Metrics You Should Know
By Matt D’Angelo | March 28, 2024

Analyzing key metrics can help drive success within your business and make you more competitive. Here is how your CRM can help in those efforts.

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How to Create a Great Corporate Logo
By Adam Uzialko | March 28, 2024

If you have a new business or are rebranding, a corporate logo is critical because it represents you. Learn tips for creating an effective corporate logo. 

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How to Calculate Your Customer Retention Rate
By Max Freedman | March 28, 2024

Knowing your customer retention rate and some strategies to improve it can help boost your bottom line. See the calculation and get tips here.

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How a Mobile CRM Benefits Your Business
By Max Freedman | March 28, 2024

Mobile CRMs allow employees to tap into your CRM from anywhere. Here is how they work and what five elements you should consider when implementing one.