Defend your business and stay ahead of those who would take your market share with these 10 business and marketing ideas. Know Your Enemy Ok, not really your “enemy”, but know your competition, what they offer, their pricing, and the customers that choose them. Know Your Market Spend some...
Sometimes, it pays to be smaller. Your small business has some distinct advantages compared to the giant corporation. Take some time to appreciate that you can move quicker than the big guys to grab market advantages. You have great supplier relationships. You can directly impact...
The first step to online sales may be to have a high-quality product but if your ecommerce site is poor, you’re not going to get anywhere. Whether it’s for yourself or a joint venture, there are steps you can take to ensure your ecommerce site...
The average internet user is overwhelmed with advertisements and invitations to like, share and engage with branded media. While this approach is clearly working for many marketers, there is another avenue of communication that is worth considering. Content marketing aims to contribute to the lives...
Firefox is refreshing its brand and it’s asking users for opinions. Parent company Mozilla has long been known for its focus on securing online privacy, and it’s also known for a comfortable level of end-user engagement. As the company expands its presence and offers a...
The internet is an image-rich environment. The rise of high-quality cameras in smart devices and readily accessible editing software means that good images are everywhere. What does this mean for your brand? It means that you’ll need to go the extra mile to ensure your...
Entrepreneurs often need to move quickly in the marketplace. If you can identify a gap in the market or spot a trend, you can quickly establish an e-commerce site to capture early trade and build a solid customer base. Small and medium businesses can also...
The internet is flooded with different marketing strategies to use. It can be overwhelming. Ultimately most marketing techniques boil down to two core ideas: push and pull marketing. Push marketing involves you pushing your brand out in front of an audience. Every advertisement you see...
Social media is undoubtedly an influential platform. This ability to influence draws interest and voices from every quarter. The challenge for your business is to stand out amongst these voices and garner attention. If you’ve established why you want to go big on social, you can...
The nature of branding is changing. Digital space is king and above all else, a brand must be able to be identified through the tiny profile images on social media channels. In this new world, intricate detail, drop shadows and fussy images just don’t translate....