The Proactive Report

OCTOBER 27, 2017

million small businesses in the US, which account for 99.7% of US businesses. Does the site help me grow my business? It should have a definite purpose and it should drive visitors to take certain actions that will advance your bottom line. There are 28.8 Hard to imagine why the other half don’t!)

Tools 113

Tools Analytics Google Web 113

PR for Anyone

AUGUST 11, 2021

If you’re sending a blanket press release which you know I definitely don’t recommend. Like you come up with a story idea and send it to your local ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX stations. The answer is, “No.” Unless you’re telling them that you’re doing that. They know everybody’s getting the same thing.

Pitching 223

Pitching Media Television How To 223

PR for Anyone

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Yeah, there’s definitely an Amazon effect. But this year, during what is generally the slow season, Susan Bourassa is working overtime staging houses to feel like homes. Getting them ready to go on the market. Susan says, she initially only had one home scheduled for last month. That was until November 13th.

Social Media 130

Social Media Real Estate Media Pitching 130

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 10, 2016

If you want to be noticed in the crowd, video is a definitely way to dominance. And while over 40% of small businesses use Facebook to market their products, less than 10% use YouTube. This gap gives you an incredible opportunity to market to the community of users that 90% of small businesses neglect. Click Here.

Video 120

Video Strategy YouTube Marketing 120

Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 26, 2013

Here are four free tools small businesses can use to keep track of their Instagram success: 1. SumAll – I just started exploring this tool and it looks like the perfect tool for small businesses looking to track their social success, find out which network is reaping more benefits, and how it’s affecting the bottom line.

Instagram 111

Instagram Measurement Tools Small Business 111

Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 18, 2011

In part, John wrote, “The issue centers on the notion that if you’re an entrepreneur you care about high growth and if you’re a small business owner you’re somehow destined to struggle to make ends meet while working your fingers to the bone.&#. Small business owners? I am a small business owner.

Small Business 90

Small Business Financial Agency Employee 90

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

JUNE 11, 2018

But the ones earned from top publications can definitely help boost page ranking. The more we post about productivity software for small business, for example, the greater our authority becomes. To be clear, PR is not really about link-building. Brand mentions are “implied links” – an SEO win.

SEO 147

SEO B2B Google Guidelines 147

PR for Anyone

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

So Clubhouse is definitely the big one and Twitter Spaces is really starting to take off. You know, we were all… who was wearing makeup? We’re all in our sweats. We were hanging out in these audio platforms that were a great place to go and connect with people. I’ve been there.

Publicity 130

Publicity YouTube Video Groups 130

Polaris

DECEMBER 1, 2014

but definitely old. If you work for a large enterprise, establishing the business case for content marketing will make it easier to get the resources required to do the job right. And if you work for a start-up or a small business, the business case will help you stay on track—and committed to the effort.

Content Marketing 216

Content Marketing Strategy Marketing Resources 216

PR for Anyone

JULY 22, 2021

So pitch the media, definitely let me know your successes. Just download it and it’ll give you lots of information and think about those challenges and obstacles. Think about where the ideal media outlet is, where those people are. And I want you to pitch the media today.

Industry 130

Industry Pitching How To System 130

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Employee advocacy is therefore definitely worth considering for your strategy. LinkedIn remains key for business recruitment drives. Top Tips For Small Businesses Considering Social Media Advertising. Tik-Tok continues to drive e-commerce. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you: hello@prohibitionpr.co.uk.

Instagram 62

Instagram Social Media Trends Media 62

Prohibition

APRIL 7, 2022

Employee advocacy is therefore definitely worth considering for your strategy. LinkedIn remains key for business recruitment drives. Top Tips For Small Businesses Considering Social Media Advertising. Tik-Tok continues to drive e-commerce. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you: hello@prohibitionpr.co.uk.

Social Media 62

Social Media Trends Media Instagram 62

PR Fuel

OCTOBER 26, 2021

In short, the answer is a definitive “yes.” Remember that many types of paid advertising can be pricey — particularly if your small business doesn’t have a huge marketing budget. Are you wondering whether or not it makes sense to publish a press release? So it’s worth considering.

Writing 95

Writing Consumer Small Business Reputation 95

PR for Anyone

DECEMBER 1, 2021

So you definitely want something behind you. A plant is always nice for a little bit of green and a little a bit of color. But you just want a simple clean background behind you. I don’t like just the solid wall. We call that the mugshot wall. Don’t stand right up next to it either.

Interviews 130

Interviews Video Film Industry 130

Brand24

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Online reputation management in-and-out for small and medium companies, including definition, benefits, challenges, tools and more.

Reputation 70

Reputation How To Tools Company 70

PR for Anyone

OCTOBER 6, 2021

She’s definitely not going to have words. We recognize that you found a perfect opportunity for us to anonymously lift somebody over this obstacle. This family’s very well deserving. I don’t think she’s going to have words. Probably going to cry. I’m gonna cry. Your going to cry. We’re all going to cry.

Pitching 130

Pitching Television Energy Interviews 130

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

OCTOBER 8, 2018

B2B audiences are by definition narrower than their mass-market counterparts, which makes it easier to target them with relevant social campaigns. As noted, business customers are generally seeking information on business problems, intelligence that might give them an edge, or practical advice. Gather intelligence.

B2B 170

B2B Social Media Media Education 170

ReimaginePR

JULY 11, 2016

So how do other small businesses master this art? The answer is a definite YES, but it won’t be as time-consuming as you’re probably envisioning. When that happens you’ll either produce lackluster content or you’ll stop posting altogether—two scenarios we definitely don’t want. content marketing strategy.

Content Marketing 120

Content Marketing Marketing Strategy Writing 120

Melissa Agnes

FEBRUARY 5, 2015

Apparently an experiment was recently conducted where 84 small business owners across different industries were emailed to see if they would be interested in hiring a company to perform negative SEO against their competitors. I can’t believe I just typed this title as my title. Here are the results: 48% said yes.

SEO 124

SEO Engineering Crisis Crisis Management 124

Cision

MAY 18, 2016

It definitely has. In certain cases, we might offer the small business client a tactical plan instead of the strategy, which serves as the entry level and makes things easier in the future. Digital has made it easier to connect with people around the world. Has it improved global corporate communication? Is there any downside?

Corporate 159

Corporate Groups Local Enterprise 159

Solo PR Pro

AUGUST 21, 2014

We’ll be addressing one of the most vexing challenges facing many solo and small businesses: health insurance. Definitely let us know in the comments, and we’ll be happy to address them during the chat. Pacific), we’re looking forward to our first #SoloPR Topic Chat on Twitter ( Never participated in a Twitter chat?

Insurance 70

Insurance Insurance Comparison Small Business 70

Solo PR Pro

MAY 27, 2022

As small business owners, we have some control over how we spend the moments in our day. But we definitely recommend taking these foundational steps first because they’ll add a lot of clarity, and you’ll find you can eliminate things. Unfortunately, unless someone invents a way to expand time, we’re stuck with what we’ve got.

How To 68

How To Meeting Exercises Energy 68

5W PR

MARCH 28, 2018

consumer goods industry is being overturned by a new class of startups and small businesses. Between the food and beverage, personal care, household and beauty industries, it’s clear that clean eating is definitely having a moment. Scoping Out Competition. Coco-Cola Co. and Campbell Soup Co. were present to continue this trend.

Retail 60

Retail Trade Shows Consumer Trends 60

Karen Freberg

JULY 10, 2019

So, you can see here – Candice is definitely setting the bar pretty high as far as work experience and ethic. She’s done several internships in social, including being part of the Kentucky Derby social media team this year. She is just starting her senior year in college.

Marketing 51

Marketing Ethics Study Case Study 51

Solo PR Pro

APRIL 5, 2016

This still rings true today, and nobody knows this with more certainty than someone running their own small business. This becomes even more critical if you are doing cross-border business, which may further impact the deadlines for reporting your business income from a foreign country.

How To 40

How To Small Business Banking Resources 40

PR for Anyone

JUNE 23, 2021

Because you could tell what was going to happen and Florida was definitely in the crosshairs. So we kind of knew this was coming. So we were being told.

Travel 130

Travel Television Insurance Insurance 130

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

Even small business owners can benefit from their guidance. Be sure to talk to your accountant about which business entity makes the most sense for your situation. A wealth manager is a person who can help you understand the options and who will also invest your money into various funds based on your preferences.

Financial 52

Financial Strategy Insurance Insurance 52

Mindful Marketing

APRIL 18, 2020

It wasn’t a job I enjoyed, but if enough of that revenue remained outstanding, it would take a significant bite out of our small business’s bottom-line. At times, I would pick up the phone and call customers who had invoices that were 60, 90, or more days overdue.

Education 69

Education Financial Small Business Company 69

Sword and the Script

MAY 14, 2016

As a small business owner, Mr. Roberts told me he’s tried local newspaper ads and local television ads to drive leads to his business – but nothing works like the internet. What does Google want in exchange? Most of his leads come from Google, though he also cites Yelp as an up and coming source of customers.

Marketing 60

Marketing B2B Local Customer Service 60

Solo PR Pro

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

At the same time, as small business owners, we know the amount of time we have to devote to helping those less experienced get their on the job training. Don’t get me wrong – interns can definitely do SOME administrative work. So, how do you decide? What do you need to look at?

Internal 40

Internal International Telecommunications Tourism 40

Norton's Notes

MARCH 4, 2016

I received an email this morning from The Competition and Markets Authority( CMA ), that prickled my interest, it was about an SEO company that has been forced to cease writing fake online reviews for small businesses and remove those already posted.

Writing 28

Writing SEO Small Business Engineering 28

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 20, 2015

The Definitive Guide to Mobile SEO. Get Your Small Business Website on the Mobile-Friendly Bandwagon. Why: A nice Q&A by Ashley Wren Collins for HuffPost Small Business , where she speaks with John Albin of SEMGeeks. And you know you don’t want to drop in The Goog!

Mobile 40

Mobile Meeting Google SEO 40

Rock the Status Quo

OCTOBER 19, 2015

Even if we don’t handle social media for a client, it’s definitely our role to advise them on social listening and its kissing cousin, crisis management. Small businesses can claim ownership of their business profiles on each review site individually to receive free review alerts.

Software 100

Software Google Reputation Social Media 100

Ethical Voices

APRIL 3, 2023

I definitely don’t do it in a vacuum. We really do bend over backwards, and our board and our team is really on board with bending over backwards for the small business owner and the rest can take care of itself. I had a great leadership team. They were not afraid to tell me that I was completely wrong.

Ethics 78

Ethics Privacy Data Financial 78

Masters in Communications

APRIL 22, 2019

The commonly accepted definition for marketing includes the development and creation of a product or service and the subsequent conveyance of its attributes and benefits to the general public. As such, marketing defies any singular definition and instead carries with it plenty of variation. What is Marketing as Communication?

Communications 40

Communications Marketing Advertising Advertising 40

Mindful Marketing

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Hiring an agency can seem pretty cool – having a dedicated team of professionals promoting you and your business all day sounds nice, right? And it is, but it definitely comes at a cost. Truth be told, most startups and new small businesses can stand to do a little of their own PR at first. That depends.

Agency 50

Agency Crisis Communications Measurement Analytics 50

Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

When I talk to my friends who market local or regional businesses they imply that big brand marketing is easy because of large budgets and tons of resources. If a campaign doesn’t work you still have a billion-dollar business, right? That’s true but here is the growth challenge for a company like Frito-Lay.

Technology 61

Technology Marketing Retail Interviews 61