Want to know how to create social media posts using Canva? I’m creative but I’m not a designer, so thank goodness for Canva! If you’re not using this amazing free tool to create your social media content (not to mention other marketing materials) I have...
Easy Side Hustle Right from Home
February 6, 2022
Need an easy side hustle right from home? How about one with no start up costs? Therefore, you will love the business idea behind neighbor.com. If you want to make some money on the side using your house and/or property as storage for someone’s car,...
My Favorite Marketing Ideas of the Week
February 3, 2022
I’m always on the lookout for creative marketing ideas, and here are some I found this week that you might want to try with your small business. I’ve noticed that more and more online stores are getting very creative with their store sections, and customers...
Local SEO Optimization for Small Businesses
January 30, 2022
Are you trying to figure out local SEO optimization for small businesses? It also starts with the words you use in your website’s title tag. A title tag will be obvious on the SEO page of your website. It is typically what you call your...
Is It Time to Rethink What You Sell?
January 27, 2022
As I’ve said before, it is not always your marketing that is hurting your sales. It could just be what you are selling. So try going through these quick three steps below to make sure your offering is covering all the bases. Does the Product...
Free Publicity Opportunity for Black Business Owners
January 23, 2022
Next month presents a great free publicity opportunity for black business owners. If you’re a black-owned business, you should be spending this week pitching your success story to business and lifestyle blogs (as well as your local media) in hopes of being included in next...
Awesome Marketing Ideas for Your Retail Store
January 19, 2022
Here is an excerpt from my 12-Month Marketing Plan for Retail Stores for January, to inspire you or pass along to anyone you know that has a retail store. Get the plans for all 12 months by downloading my PDF today! Retail Marketing Plan for...
My Killer Idea to Get Your Social Media Posts Shared
January 16, 2022
Whenever possible, use people you know in your product or business photos. Why? Because they are more likely to share the photo on their social media sites, giving your business free exposure to their followers. Tons more tactics in my 12-Month Marketing Plans for small businesses....
8 Instagram Reel Ideas for Small Business
January 12, 2022
It has been proven that videos and reels on social media get higher engagement. They do not have to be complicated to make a big impact, so here are some Instagram Reel Ideas Small Business. Effective Reels from Big Brands This reel from Burt’s Bees...
Get Inspired by this Brilliant Product Idea from Bauble Bar
January 9, 2022
I love creative product ideas, and this Pixar Toy Story Mr Potato Head stacking ring from Bauble Bar is brilliant. It lends to the nature of the Mr. Potato Head product, merged with a stacking ring, which have been so trendy the last few years. Plus, it...