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How (and Why) to Become Fair Trade Certified
By Ross Mudrick | December 20, 2023

By passing third-party auditors' evaluations, your business can access the marketing and sustainability benefits of the Fair Trade label.

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Tips and Tricks to Using CRM for Customer Service
By Adam Uzialko | December 20, 2023

CRM software helps you connect with customers. Learn how automated emails, reports, personalization and other CRM tools can boost customer service levels.

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What Are CRM Models?
By Max Freedman | December 18, 2023

CRM models can help you contextualize all your customer data for more powerful lead nurturing, helping you close more deals.

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How CRMs Streamline Email Marketing
By Kiely Kuligowski | December 13, 2023

CRM software can improve your email marketing efforts. Here’s how to combine the two to achieve new levels of marketing success.

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8 Best Podcasts for Salesforce Fanatics
By Max Freedman | December 13, 2023

Learn more about Salesforce via podcasts. The podcasts we list range from technical dev talk to general news and best-practice sales and marketing content.

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9 Reasons to Try Text Message Marketing for Your Small Business
By Max Freedman | December 13, 2023

Text message marketing can be an effective way to increase communication with customers. It’s important to choose the right service when you get started.

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Small Business Guide to Email Retargeting
By Jennifer Post | December 05, 2023

Retargeting emails are designed to re-engage members of your target audience that once showed interest but haven’t interacted with your content in a while. Here’s how to create retargeting emails.

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The 3 C’s of Driving Sales: Connect, Convince, Collaborate
By Adam Uzialko | December 01, 2023

Discover how you can use essential strategies to boost your brand’s sales, profits and customer engagement.

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13 Ways to Prepare Your Small Business for Holiday Sales
By Kiely Kuligowski | November 30, 2023

The holiday season can be hectic and profitable for small businesses. Learn how to get your business ready for a successful and busy holiday season.

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Responding to Online Reviews Can Help Your Business
By Tom Anziano | November 20, 2023

Responding to both positive and negative reviews can help your business. Find out why and read tips on the best ways to reply to online comments.

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What Is Sales Force Automation?
By Marisa Sanfilippo | November 20, 2023

Find out how sales force automation can benefit your business, as well as the tools and software you should be using.

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Email Marketing List Management Best Practices
By Jamie Johnson | November 20, 2023

Email marketing is most effective when based on an up-to-date and accurate email list. These tips will ensure your address list is up to the task.

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How to Connect With Customers
By Sammi Caramela | November 20, 2023

Follow these tips to connect better with your customers. Learn what they want from your brand by gathering feedback and using customized interactions.

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What Is Opt-in Email Marketing?
By Jamie Johnson | November 03, 2023

With opt-in email marketing, customers choose to receive – or not receive – email marketing messages. Learn how opt-in email marketing works for business

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Simplicity Is Key to Effective Online Advertising
By Max Freedman | November 03, 2023

Online ads are important for attracting customers. But you have only a moment to get your audience's attention. Learn why simplicity is key for online ads.

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SMS Survey Basics: How to Send a Text Survey
By Nicole Fallon | November 02, 2023

Text message surveys can be a great way to gather feedback from your customers. Here’s how to take advantage of this SMS tool.

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5 Strategies to Build and Track Audience Engagement
By Shayna Waltower | October 27, 2023

Audience engagement is essential for successful marketing. Use these five strategies and other tools to boost and track your target audience's engagement.

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How to Market Your Business With Video Livestreaming
By Hannah Tayson | October 27, 2023

Learn what livestreaming is, how to create livestream videos and the marketing benefits of streaming – with examples of successful livestreams.

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7 Ways to Improve Your Business Blog
By Katharine Paljug | October 27, 2023

Regularly updating your blog can help your company in numerous ways. Here are seven tips to boost your content marketing results.

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7 Ways to Conduct Local Marketing Online
By Max Freedman | October 27, 2023

Keeping your advertisements close to home has great benefits.

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Negative Customer Review? Turn It Into a Positive Opportunity
By Nicole Fallon | October 27, 2023

Negative customer reviews are common, especially in public-facing businesses. Here’s how you can adapt your business processes and generate customer loyalty from negative customer reviews.

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10 Ways to (Really) Know Your Customers
By Sammi Caramela | October 27, 2023

Customer engagement is vital for building brand loyalty and driving repeat business. Learn tips and tools for improving your customer engagement strategy.

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Local Marketing Strategies for Success
By Adam Uzialko | October 26, 2023

For many businesses, marketing efforts must reach a local audience. Here are some local marketing strategies for small businesses.

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The Pros and Cons of Outsourcing Marketing and PR
By Bennett Conlin | October 26, 2023

Can your business and in-house team handle marketing and PR alone? Learn how to decide whether to outsource these initiatives.

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6 Reasons Your Company Could Benefit From a Brand Ambassador Program
By Andreas Rivera | October 26, 2023

Having a brand ambassador as part of your marketing campaign can boost brand awareness and drive sales. Learn how to find and utilize brand ambassadors. 

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Tips for Hiring a Marketing Company
By Adam Uzialko | October 26, 2023

Hiring a marketing company is a risk that may pay off or fail. Here's how to hire a marketing company to ensure your next marketing campaign's success.

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Text Message Marketing: Tips, Tools and Services
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 26, 2023

These tips can help small businesses make the most out of their text message marketing campaigns.

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SMS Marketing Best Practices: Text Message Marketing Do’s and Don’ts
By Kiely Kuligowski | October 26, 2023

: Text message marketing helps businesses communicate effectively with customers. Learn best practices for text message marketing and some mistakes to avoid.

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8 Ways Pokemon Go Can Work for Your Small Business
By Adam Uzialko | October 24, 2023

You can take advantage of the mobile game Pokemon Go for your small business. Here’s how.

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Smart Marketing Strategies for Handmade Businesses
By Jennifer Post | October 24, 2023

Learn marketing strategies and tips that work well for handmade businesses, such as those that sell on Etsy and other artisanal marketplaces.