You have a strong business idea and are ready to get your new company off the ground. Knowing where to go from there can be difficult for a beginning entrepreneur. New business owners are often excited to be realizing their dream yet neglect to take care of important details that are essential to turning your plan into a thriving company. Here are some ideas to help get your … [Read more...]
Small companies engaged in lead generation marketing are often locking horns with big companies with deep pockets and deep knowledge. While the infographic below, the Lead Generation Ecosystem, isn’t a magic bullet, it will help any small firm level the online playing field. Originally created as an internal training tool by Straight North, a PPC service company, the … [Read more...]
Statista reports that, from 2011 to 2015, businesses in the U.S. spent more than $863 billion total in advertising-related expenses. Furthermore, these costs increase around $10 billion annually, which just goes to show that getting your name, products, and services out there can take a huge chunk out of your budget—especially if you’re a smaller business. To help keep these … [Read more...]
Branding is a word that you hear a whole lot about these days when it comes to marketing. Branding your business or organization means developing a business name, reputation and an easily recognizable symbol or logo that sets your company apart from your competitors. Developing a recognizable brand will make your marketing efforts much more beneficial and much easier. Focused … [Read more...]
There are a myriad of resources available to the internet marketer, some better than others — and some more expensive than others. Depending on the nature of your marketing strategy, forking over some cash for high-quality, complex tools might be a good choice. But if you are on a tight budget, or simply don’t need anything too intricate, these tools are my favorites that won’t … [Read more...]
Businessing Magazine sat down with Todd Sebastian, co-founder of Off the Chain, a bike bus tour company operating in Sacramento, California, to learn more about his unique business and what it takes to succeed in the tourism industry. Todd and his business partner, Jason Blessinger, started Off the Chain in 2014, with the goal of bringing a unique and amusing social activity … [Read more...]
BusinessDictionary.com defines networking as “creating a group of acquaintances and associates and keeping it active through regular communications for mutual benefit.” And some of the most common places to meet these types of professional contacts include Chamber of Commerce get-togethers, field-based events and trainings, referrals from family and friends, or pretty much any … [Read more...]
We sat down with Kristy Romero, a newborn and baby photographer in Murrieta, California. We had a lot of questions about what it takes to run a successful photography business, as the industry is known to be quite competitive. Kristy shares her thoughts about marketing, creating a niche, and how she stands out in the crowd. Do you think it’s important to have a specific niche … [Read more...]
This infographic, submitted to Businessing Magazine by Julian Carroll, Marketing Manager of SnapParcel, points out the latest trends and developments in social shopping. Most notably is the statistic that social shopping is up 26% from 2013 for the top 500 retailers, earning them $3.3 billion from social media sales alone. The infographic also shows which social media networks … [Read more...]
Facebook is a popular platform for small businesses to engage their customers and advertise to potential customers. With 1.5 billion users now on Facebook, it’s no wonder that businesses are pouring more time and money into it. This infographic, put together by Tom Hopkins of One Productions, documents how far Facebook has come since its launch twelve years ago, and what you … [Read more...]
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