Small-business owners have a tall mountain to climb.
Not only are they pouring a colossal amount of energy into running a business and weathering market changes, but they also need to know where and how to reach new audiences.
In this frenzied digital age, business owners are inundated with choices about platforms, engagement metrics, ad spend, conversion rates, and more.
This series breaks down some of the most effective marketing techniques for small businesses and shares standout examples of how companies can use them to strengthen their brand and build community.
2 founders share how developing a personal brand elevated their businesses — and 3 tips for building your own
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3 ways small-business owners can use ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, plan campaigns, and create a cheap marketing strategy
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Remarketing is a low-cost and effective advertising strategy — small-business owners share the 3 tips they swear by
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YouTube ads aren't just for big companies — founders share 3 tips for using them to target customers and show off products
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3 tips for mastering niche-community marketing, according to small-business founders who used private Facebook groups to drive sales
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Product giveaways are a win-win for small businesses and customers — founders share 3 ways to get the most from every one
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How 2 successful small-business owners use YouTube for cheap, sustainable, SEO-driven marketing
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4 small-business owners who swear by podcast interviews explain why they're a marketing strategy worth prioritizing
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3 reasons short-form video is one of the best — and cheapest — marketing tools small businesses can use
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I tried every marketing tool to build my small business but nothing worked until I went all in on SEO — within 2 years, I was making $1 million in annual revenue
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4 tips for small businesses to get more customer reviews — and what to do with the feedback
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5 tips for small businesses that want to try SMS marketing, from a founder who saw her profits double
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3 tips for creating branded merch your customers will love, from small-business owners and marketing experts who have used it to build vibrant brand communities
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3 reasons social listening can be the best way to connect small businesses with customers and inspire products
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'The greatest advertising you can get': Small-business founders explain how to build and grow your company with referrals
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Cofounders of a grassroots tequila company share how storytelling earned them loyal and engaged customers
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3 cold-email strategies from small-business founders who used them to show off their work, land clients, and grow company profits
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SMS marketing may cost more to set up than email, but 2 small-business founders say it's worth it
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3 ChatGPT tips that have helped small-business owners nail their marketing copy — and still keep the 'human touch'
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2 female small-business founders share how they cracked the code on successful lead magnets — a win-win for your customers and company profits
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3 steps small-business owners can take to build successful (and affordable) influencer collaborations
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Small-business owners still see value in paid ads. Here are their 3 tips for getting the most bang for your buck.
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6 steps to building a successful small business, from brand identity to customer loyalty
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Brand newsletters can generate $36 in revenue for every $1 invested, making them an affordable secret weapon for small-business owners
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5 marketing experts on how to pull off a heritage-month campaign that's authentic and builds trust with the community
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A small, specialty water brand created a customer loyalty program to thank consumers, and it led to a 90% repurchase rate
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Customers saved a New York bar after it nearly shut down over rising rents. Its owner learned community is key to building a successful small business.
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How small businesses are using marketing techniques to demonstrate their values through social causes
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4 reasons small businesses shouldn't skip out on advertising in local media
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Podcasts can help small-business owners build their brands and win new customers. Here's how.
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4 things every small-business owner should consider before launching a brand podcast
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I run a multimillion-dollar specialty-coffee business that I started 4 years ago. Here are our 3 main marketing channels and how we measure success.
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SIGN UP NOW: Experts discuss tools small-business owners can use to maximize their marketing strategies
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Small-business owners already have the most effective tool to increase brand awareness and drive sales at their fingertips: their employees
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3 simple email-marketing strategies to get people to open your emails and make a purchase
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I reached 100,000 followers for my small business' Instagram and TikTok accounts in 6 months. Here are the 3 strategies that made all the difference.
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Email marketing doesn't have to be complicated — small-business owners share 3 steps they took to get a campaign off the ground in no time
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5 tips for using TikTok as a small business owner without it taking up all of your time
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How small-business owners can use LinkedIn as free advertising to attract customers
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4 small business owners say a low-cost advertising strategy called 'comarketing' has helped them save time and money, and build more authentic campaigns
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How to do your own PR as a small-business owner — without breaking the bank
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I run a multimillion-dollar puzzle company built primarily from word-of-mouth marketing. Here are 3 strategies I use to sustain that growth.
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3 unique and cheap ways I've built strong connections with customers to grow my multimillion-dollar jewelry business
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4 SEO strategies that'll supercharge your website's ranking, from real small business owners who use them
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Nobody likes negative customer reviews, but 3 small-business owners share why the feedback has actually been great for business
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5 ways small-business owners can use Reddit as a secret weapon to build niche communities and dig up new trends
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Small-business owners say they've seen higher sales, skyrocketing click-through rates, and better brand awareness by using user-generated content in 3 smart ways
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