Considering joining one of the millions of small businesses by purchasing an established brand? Congratulations, you’re on step one to becoming a business owner! That said, while there are many benefits to purchasing an established business as a startup or entrepreneur, there are also lots of things to factor in along the way. In this … Read more
“This whole entire generation is about to turn all of our business models on its head.” I’m a consumer who falls somewhere between baby millennial and geriatric Gen Zer, and after hearing Hootsuite CEO Irina Novoselsky talk about my generation — she gets it. I’m sure her being a millennial, thus closer to Gen Z … Read more
In the first few years of business, small companies come up against many different problems. And – you’ve probably guessed it – some are harder than others to overcome. According to Shopify, the average annual business rate of business failure from 2019 to 2023 (for companies started only half a decade ago) is a scarily … Read more
By mid-December, my Instagram feed is overflowing with my friends’ Spotify Wrapped playlists. So I started my festive, timely conversation with Spotify’s Head of Global Business Marketing, Grace Kao, with an easy one: What’s on her Spotify Wrapped? “I definitely channel my 12-year-old daughter right now,” she told me. “So female power singers: Chappell Roan, … Read more
Running a business is not easy, sometimes it feels like you’re constantly balancing on a tightrope with cash flow issues, competitors, declining sales and decreasing customer engagement trying to knock you off at every opportunity. Sound familiar? It might be time to consider pivoting your business model. How do you know when it’s time to … Read more
Return on ad spend (ROAS) has become the default metric for many marketing teams. It’s clean, precise, and makes CFOs happy. Spend X dollars, get Y dollars back. Simple … right? Not quite. Here’s the issue: The more exact a marketing metric is, the easier it is to manipulate. Want a 2x ROAS? You can … Read more
Google has updated its Business Profile rules for service-area businesses that sell age-restricted products. Now, businesses selling alcohol, cannabis, weapons, and similar items must have a physical storefront to maintain their Google Business Profile. We were alerted to this update by Stefan Somborac on X: Google actually uses the phrase “Businesses associated with…” not “Businesses … Read more
On November 7, we hosted an exclusive Ask Me Anything (AMA) event and invited three of Reddit’s top executives to share their insights. The insights they shared about Reddit’s growth, advertising potential, and community engagement are pure gold for any marketer looking to tap into the power of Reddit. And the best part? They didn’t … Read more
If you’re just getting started with local SEO, this Google My Business guide is the perfect spot to kick things off. Even though GMB looks simple and pretty intuitive, there are a lot of things to pay attention to. You’ll really benefit from it only if your listing is set up right. Remember — when … Read more
Buying or selling a home is an important financial (and emotional) decision, and your clients want an agent they trust to protect their interests and help them navigate the complexities of the process. That’s where real estate social media marketing comes in. When applied correctly, it can be a great way to start conversations, share … Read more
A British couple’s legal battle against Google’s search practices has concluded. Europe’s highest court upheld a €2.4 billion fine against Google, marking a victory for small businesses in the digital marketplace. Background Shivaun and Adam Raff launched Foundem, a price comparison website, in June 2006. On launch day, Google’s automated spam filters hit the site, … Read more
Being a marketer is hard — I feel it’s always been this way, but now the pressure to deliver results is even higher. Companies are cutting their marketing budgets and watching every penny before deciding what to spend it on. Fortunately, we now have access to many tools, including AI, which can make our work … Read more
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For many B2B businesses, balancing customer retention with new client acquisition can feel overwhelming—especially when the competition is growing faster than ever. Retaining clients is not only critical, but often easier than securing new ones, yet it comes with its own set of challenges. In an environment where customer expectations continue to rise, maintaining long-term … Read more
Promoting a local business can be challenging these days. Whether it’s because of oversaturation or complicated search engine algorithms, it’s all too easy to feel like no one will find your business in the local search results. It’s even more frustrating when you offer great products and services, but customers just can’t seem to find … Read more
With how quickly the internet changes, people can argue all day about how often to post on social media. Which networks should you use? How frequently should you post? And does the time you post really matter? Read on to get the answers to key questions about how often to post on social media for … Read more
A subscription box model is essentially a personalized delivery of products that get delivered to customers on a recurring basis. The subscription box industry is expected to grow by 18.3% annually from 2023 to 2027, reaching over $65 billion globally by 2027. Startups and small businesses can effectively implement subscription models to create a sure-fire … Read more
Google responded to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) antitrust proposals for breaking up the company to address its dominance in search and online advertising, asserting that the remedies will harm user security, raise costs for consumers across industries, and stifle AI innovation. Google’s response presented three arguments on why the DOJ proposals may backfire … Read more
At the start of the COVID-19 lockdown, my previous employer was just weeks away from its annual conference, and our event marketing efforts were in full swing. After a year of promotion, we never expected our plans, let alone the entire world, to get shut down. But if I learned anything during that time, it’s … Read more
