Category: Social Media
Social Media for Local Business: 10 Things You Need to Know
Tell me, how many times have you sat down to post on social media, only to get stuck wondering what to say? That’s what I thought. By the end of this post, you’ll have a one-stop resource that not only educates but also empowers you to take actionable steps to grow your local business. Each…
How to Market Your Local Business with Integrity
Are you ready to create a marketing strategy that feels authentic, aligns with your values, and helps you reach your community? In this post, I’ll share the mindset shifts and practical steps that will help you build a strategy you can feel proud of—and one that actually works. You may have already trawled through the…
Forget the Big Discounts: How to Boost Customer Excitement for Small Business Saturday
For years now, we’ve heard that offering discounts is the best, maybe even the only way to get holiday sales. Recently, I read yet another post recommending last-minute deals. Same old advice, right? Since everyone says it, it must be true. Uhh…no. The advice often comes with good intentions, but it’s easy advice. Dropping prices…
5 Reasons Your Small Business Saturday Marketing Hasn’t Worked Yet (And How to Fix It)
Stop me if this sounds familiar: you’ve been promoting your business year-round, prepping for holiday sales online and in-store, but your numbers are down and you’re running on fumes. From the outside, friends might think business is booming. But the numbers tell a different story—sales are down and energy is tanked. Your family never sees you,…
The Perfect Timeline for Your Local Business Holiday Marketing Plan
Every local business struggles with how and when to promote themselves online during the holidays. We get stuck wondering things like, “when should I start my marketing plan?” or “which sales days should I even participate in?” When you’re unsure what to do, it’s hard to move forward, and too often, business owners tell me…
3 Common Social Media Mistakes Small Businesses Make (and How to Avoid Them)
Whenever I speak with local business owners, the conversation goes something like this: “I know I should be posting on social media, but I never really know what to post,” or “I do post pretty regularly—just whatever I think of that day. Like a photo inside my shop or something…” They might post when they…
How to Ride the Olympic Wave in Your Marketing Without Infringing Trademarks
With the global sporting event in full swing, there’s a wealth of trends and memes emerging daily, providing endless inspiration for your marketing content. However, it’s crucial to navigate this landscape carefully, especially when it comes to the trademarks associated with the event. The International Olympic Committee (IOC) protects various elements of the Olympic brand…
Make “I Had No Idea You Were Here” a Thing of the Past!
That moment when a new customer walks in exclaiming, “I had no idea you were even here!”—any brick-and-mortar business owner has been there! Do you tell them, “Yep, it’s been years…” or grit your teeth in frustration? What if someone could help you make that conversation a thing of the past? Increasing your local visibility…
How Outsourcing Social Media Transformed Becca’s Business and Peace of Mind
Becca’s Story: From Overwhelm to Ease As a small business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate—keeping clients happy, growing your services, and still finding time to build your brand on social media. It’s exhausting, right? You’re not alone. Many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed by marketing until they find a better way, just like my…
Authentic Marketing: How to Show Up Online as Your True Self
My clients tell me that they often find marketing to feel insincere and “icky” at best, and immoral at worst. Many female entrepreneurs struggle with this traditional, often masculine approach to marketing, Especially when it’s focused on hard sells and flashy promises. Marketing in this way is at odds with their values and the genuine relationships…