Podcasting for Business Growth: How I Built a 7-Figure Business While Staying True to Myself

Podcasting for Business Growth: How I Built a 7-Figure Business While Staying True to Myself

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Sometimes people start podcasts out of curiosity, the need to flex a creative muscle, or the drive to tell their story. But what happens after that initial experiment can be powerful: podcasting can create … Read more

The Ultimate Guide to Instagram for Business [+ Data From 650+ Marketers]

The Ultimate Guide to Instagram for Business [+ Data From 650+ Marketers]

More companies than ever are using Instagram for business — over 200 million businesses, to be exact.  Instagram has proven to be a worthwhile investment for marketing purposes. We surveyed 650+ global marketers in Jan. 2024, and they were more likely to rate Instagram as having high ROI than any other platform, and it’s the … Read more

The First 5 Things I’d Do if I Were Starting My Business Over Today

The First 5 Things I’d Do if I Were Starting My Business Over Today

Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. A habit that has woven itself through many facets of my life, like parenthood, my health, and entrepreneurship, is a consistent check-in I like to do with how I’m growing. I often call it … Read more

B2B Marketing KPIs vs. Metrics: 24+ Every Business Should Be Tracking

B2B Marketing KPIs vs. Metrics: 24+ Every Business Should Be Tracking

Over the last decade, I’ve helped set and track marketing goals for B2B businesses of all kinds — And I’ve come to think of them more as destinations. They’re points on the map your team wants to reach. And B2B marketing KPIs (key performance indicators)? Well, they’re how you measure how far you’ve gone and … Read more

How to Build a Detailed Business Plan That Stands Out [Free Template]

How to Build a Detailed Business Plan That Stands Out [Free Template]

When you already have a well-established business and need a business plan, it’s usually not difficult because you know everything inside out. But when you’re a startup and need to create your first detailed business plan, it’s a challenge. A serious challenge. Been there — done that. My first business plan was, to put it … Read more

3 Ways Any Small Business Can Meaningfully Support Causes and Communities They Care About

3 Ways Any Small Business Owner Can Meaningfully Support Causes and Communities They Care About

Before I started my business three years ago, I never would have called myself an activist. I thought activists were the people on the front lines of protests, the people holding up signs at local government meetings, the people pushing you to call your senator about important issues. And then I started a bookstore with … Read more

Meta Announces Updates To Business Tools Affecting Advertisers

Meta Announces Updates To Business Tools Affecting Advertisers

Meta is restricting data access in its Business Tools. Custom audiences and ad sets may be affected or paused. Advertisers need to adapt their tracking and reporting strategies. Meta has informed businesses of upcoming changes to its Business Tools that may impact how you use the platforms for advertising. Key Changes According to an email … Read more

Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices

Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices

Google Business Profiles (GBP) are one of the best ways for a local merchant to get online exposure. But before your GBP becomes visible to the public, you must verify it by clicking on the Get Verified link. Screenshot from Google Business Profile, June 2024 When a business sets up a Google Business Profile, Google … Read more

The Best AI Tools for Ecommerce & How They'll Boost Your Business

The Best AI Tools for Ecommerce & How They'll Boost Your Business

As a one-woman solopreneur running her own business, I’m constantly looking for new AI tools to help save time, increase productivity, and bring about a better ROI. The ecommerce sector is no different. That’s why I’ve spent some time reviewing the best AI tools for ecommerce so you can get a leg up on your … Read more

Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices

Google Business Profile Video Verification Best Practices

Google Business Profiles (GBP) are one of the best ways for a local merchant to get online exposure. But before your GBP becomes visible to the public, you must verify it by clicking on the Get Verified link. Screenshot from Google Business Profile, June 2024 When a business sets up a Google Business Profile, Google … Read more

Understanding the Impact of Google Consent Mode For Your Business in 2024

Understanding the Impact of Google Consent Mode For Your Business in 2024

In a report from May 2023, Google states that “with Consent Mode in place, Air France’s visible conversions rose by 9% across Europe” after experiencing a 20% drop in conversions due to recent cookie guidance compliance. How can a company benefit from more accurate measurement as privacy regulations become increasingly strict? Consent Mode is the … Read more

18 of My Favorite Sample Business Plans & Examples For Your Inspiration

18 of My Favorite Sample Business Plans & Examples For Your Inspiration

I believe that reading sample business plans is essential when writing your own. As you explore business plan examples from real companies and brands, it’s easier for you to learn how to write a good one. So what does a good business plan look like? And how do you write one that’s both viable and … Read more

Business Outcomes Are The Top KPI Of Video Ad Buyers – IAB Report Part Two

Business Outcomes Are The Top KPI Of Video Ad Buyers – IAB Report Part Two

The IAB has just published the second part of its “2024 IAB Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Report,” and the key criteria for digital video investments have fundamentally changed. Since August 2007, when YouTube started offering video advertising, brands, and their agencies have always prioritized reach and frequency. However, business outcomes have now become … Read more

A Guide For Local Business Owners

A Guide For Local Business Owners

Local business owners consistently face a familiar digital marketing conundrum. With a myriad of options available and seemingly growing daily, including the recent introductions of AI into the mix, how do you determine the best and most effective approach for your business? To begin, most local businesses have two (or technically four) primary paths to … Read more

How I’m Scaling My Business with AI: The Exact Tools, Tactics, and Prompts

How I'm Scaling My Business with AI: The Exact Tools, Tactics, and Prompts

My purpose as a business owner is to help other small businesses scale in simple and sustainable ways. So, when there is a new technology that I think can help entrepreneurs get more done in less time, reduce their expenses, and increase their profitability, I am 100 percent for it. I see AI as being … Read more

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