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Too Many Small Businesses Still Ignore Social Media

Startup Professionals Musings

When my friend’s small business was struggling a while back, I suggested he add some social media marketing initiatives, and his answer was that he was “too busy.” His business has since closed, but his mindset is still out there. Here are some specifics: Create a business profile on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.

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Account-Based Marketing vs. Lead Generation: Which is Right for You?

ConversionXL

Account-based marketing (ABM) and lead generation both offer a way to do this. Done right, both can help attract the kind of high-quality leads that become long-term customers and advocates. Templafy generated 475% ROI with lead generation. Lead generation gets people through the door.

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6 Reasons Your Small Business Will Fail (And How to Avoid Them)

Up and Running

According to Small Business Administration research , only half of new businesses survive for the first five years and only one-third of new businesses are able to survive for 10 years. We can also conclude that about 65% of new businesses don’t make it to the ten-year mark. Not in Touch with Customer Needs.

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How Podcasting Can Transform Your Business: Lessons in Networking and Lead Generation

Duct Tape Marketing

How Podcasting Can Transform Your Business: Lessons in Networking and Lead Generation written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing The Duct Tape Marketing Podcast with John Jantsch In this episode of the Duct Tape Marketing Podcast, I interviewed Josh Elledge , a U.S. John (09:18): So we maybe jumped over.

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Social Media is a Boon to Startups Who Do It Right

Startup Professionals Musings

According to the “ Small Business Marketing Forecast 2012 ” from Ad-ology, Social media for small business marketing has reached its tipping point. Lead generation continues to be the biggest benefit of social networking for U.S. small businesses.

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The 16 Best Small Business Marketing Blogs You Should Read in 2019

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Wouldn’t it be great to cut to the chase and go straight to the best resources for great new small business marketing ideas? Here, in no particular order, are the top 16 small business marketing blogs you should read in 2019. Small Business Daily. Small Business Trends. Social Triggers.

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Solving the Marketing Leadership Gap for Small Business (Marketing Leadership as a Service)

Duct Tape Marketing

Solving the Marketing Leadership Gap for Small Business (Marketing Leadership as a Service) written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing Small business marketing can feel like an endless checklist: create content , run Google Ads, post on social media, and optimize for SEO.