Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When I was building a social media audience for an e-commerce company I ran a few years ago, the go-to options for monetizing that audience never appealed to me.   That’s just one of the reasons I fell into the world of paid membership communities as a way to build a sustainable business around a social media audience.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 27, 2022

For small businesses, a little visibility can go a long way. And there’s no better time to show off your small business or the ones in your community than Small Business Saturday. There are many ways that businesses can post for Small Business Saturday.

Small Business 93

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Bill Hartzer

APRIL 21, 2020

Facebook is giving away $100 million dollars of grant to 30,000 small businesses that have been affected by Coronavirus and COVID-19. The Facebook Small Business Grants Program, this week, is beginning to accept applications from small businesses located in New York City, Seattle, the San Francisco Bay Area, and in other cities.

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Buffer Social

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

These days, a strong social media presence is key for building a reliable brand, standing out, and gaining traction with potential customers. I recently learned that 43% of consumers always search a brick-and-mortar business online before visiting for the first time, that's a huge number.

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 3, 2022

Any company can sell its customers a product or service, but a great brand offers its followers something even better – a sense of community and belonging. After all, a major goal for all businesses is customer retention, that is, having loyal customers who repurchase from your brand time and time again.

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Forbes Social Media

APRIL 16, 2020

I spoke with Burn CEO and Founder, Lisa Corsello, in between her homeschooling her two young children, teaching online classes, posting to her Instagram Stories, and genuinely keeping her business afloat on how small business owners can leverage digital communities during this time.

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Buffer Social

APRIL 18, 2022

Here are some ideas for small businesses looking to highlight Earth Day on Instagram. Highlight or collaborate with another sustainable brand or creator Earth Day is all about working together as a community to improve the state of the world. Keep it simple with an informative message.

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Buffer Social

MAY 4, 2022

After all, you’re a small business owner, and probably not a trained writer. A blog can also be a low-cost way to elevate your small business’s reach and also build credibility with your followers, making it a win-win situation. Why start a blog for your small business?

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Buffer Social

AUGUST 30, 2023

Both creators and marketers alike are tapping into the power of fostering communities — and with good reason. We asked both online community experts and community-building creators to share their expertise, so you can tap into this powerful approach. What is a community? So how do you do it? And is it worth it?

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Proactive Report

JUNE 18, 2021

I was invited to be a panelist on the DesignHill webinar about PR for small businesses today. Every small business owner is concerned about the bottom line. That, after all, is what business is all about – profit. There are many social media management tools you can use to do this – I prefer [link].

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Buffer Social

MAY 23, 2022

Emailing has especially proven to be an effective medium for small businesses to connect with their customers. If you’re considering sending a weekly newsletter for your company or dipping your toes into email marketing, these eight small businesses offer great examples of high-quality email content.

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Justin Levy

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

This is not too dissimilar from the enterprise brands that we work with at New Marketing Labs however small businesses have some unique needs, concerns and it takes someone with experience in small businesses to fully understand it all. Did I ask you yet to sign up for the new small business newsletter ?

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Small Business Social Media Marketing Newsletter 251

Pam Moore

JUNE 2, 2017

Do you have social media, digital marketing and branding problems? We have been working the past year on a game changing online social media training academy and member community to help solve your biggest problems and challenges related to social media marketing, digital marketing, and branding.

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Rebekah Radice

MARCH 16, 2015

Marketing your small business on social media continues to evolve. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media. In fact, if you’re a local or small business, you can no longer afford to avoid social media.

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Buffer Social

OCTOBER 31, 2023

It’s an easy and visual way to lay things out, and in the world of content and social media, staying organized is one of the best ways to keep on top of planning. Join Buffer’s open beta anytime and pop over to our community to let us know what you think of the latest features.) 

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Small Business Mavericks

MARCH 10, 2011

So is that a great opportunity to promote your small business? Small businesses are even getting in on the picture and it won’t be long before having your own iPhone app is going to be as important as having your own website. About Us What’s a Maverick? You bet it is. It may already be. You can use them for so much.

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Small Business iPhone Marketing Case Study 189

Buffer Social

JANUARY 25, 2022

With that in mind, we talked to 10 small business owners to learn about what they're changing in their marketing this year. Alison Hazinski, owner of One and Only Paper On social media, Hazinski describes her approach as "treating my customers like my friends."

Small Business 91

Small Business Marketing Retail Education 91

Buffer Social

MARCH 30, 2022

Contrary to their name, small businesses provide big dividends to the U.S. And while the industry is mostly dominated by men, women are increasingly making gains as small business owners. Minority-owned companies account for 50 percent of these businesses. Another promising statistic?

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Small Business Instagram Press Release Communities 72

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 31, 2021

We saw major shifts in all aspects of our lives and businesses. 2020 also made a significant impact on the state of social media , evolving trends, and what the world deems important in life and from brands. Here’s a look at a few of the social media trends of 2021 that top organizations are capitalizing on this year: .

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Buffer Social

DECEMBER 8, 2021

But, that doesn’t mean you actually need to be “on” all of the time, and in fact, you might not be doing yourself or your business any favors if you are. Instead, set expectations for when you’re working, especially if you work across time zones or in an industry like social media that never sleeps.

Small Business 90

Small Business Team Eventful Report 90

agora pulse

OCTOBER 6, 2020

You’ve had your social media marketing agency for a while. Check out our tips for experienced social media managers who want to energize their agencies. Recently I published a detailed guide on How to Start a Social Media Marketing Agency: Step by Step. Collaborate With Businesses and Charities.

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Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 10, 2011

Businesses represented in the check-in offers include: Arby’s Radio Shack Quizno’s Great Clips That may not look like much, but all of those are major chain stores. What if you were to make an Android-Latitude offer for your small business? If you are a local small business anywhere in the U.S.,

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Small Business Case Study Press Release Marketing 156

Sprout Social

OCTOBER 3, 2016

One of the toughest parts about putting together a social media campaign is coming up with ideas. Even the most experienced marketers struggle to come up with social media ideas at some point. We’ve compiled a list of 11 social media ideas to get your creative juices flowing on those days when your mind goes blank.

Small Business 111

Small Business Social Media Hashtag Hosting 111

Social Media Strategies Summit

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

At this moment, Adrian is the brand ambassador of Flipsnack (a company that has 4+ million users), one of the organizers of Digital Days, the largest digital marketing event in the Western part of Romania, and the founder of Hot in Social Media, an international digital marketing blog.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

It’s practically impossible for a business to operate in today’s market without a social media presence. Despite this fact, many business owners and marketing teams are missing the experience or resources to internally manage their social media presence in a strategic way. Source: The CMO Survey.

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Social Media Management Social Media Price Consultant 210

Sprout Social

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The most critical strategy or component of any business is its employees. When you think about the commitments that were made to individual communities and people altogether, taking that away is bad from a business perspective,” she says. It’s bad business because you’ve made commitments to people, your most valuable asset. “As

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Ignite Social Media

MARCH 16, 2020

I got an email this morning from a non-profit I work with wondering how they should think about social media marketing during the COVID-19 outbreak. In fact, a recent survey by Global WebIndex found roughly 25% of respondents saying they check social media more often because of COVID-19/coronavirus. Think long-term.

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Social Media Crowdsourcing Marketing Survey 195

The Realtime Report

DECEMBER 2, 2022

New Social Media App Uncovers. Playsee , the fast-growing social media company that highlights neighborhood connections, today announced a major feature release. View and Interact With Content on Social Media. What Gen Z Users Want. How Playsee Boards Transforms How People.

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Social Media Apple Survey Feed 91

Ignite Social Media

AUGUST 26, 2021

In the last twenty or so years, social media has gone from a vague concept that people used occasionally to a critical part of life, especially for many young people. Social media has both its pros and cons, both for private users and brands. Pros of Social Media. Below are the 5 pros of social media.

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Pam Moore

AUGUST 23, 2017

Trust me, you will be using it after you learn how easy it is and how much it can benefit your business, your customers and your social media communities. Want the blueprint for social marketing success right now? Register for the webinar now! . What you'll learn… . What is Facebook Messenger?

Small Business 164

Small Business Facebook Training Social Media 164

Pam Moore

JUNE 10, 2017

Unfortunately many small business owners and marketing teams jump on social media expecting fast results. They are quickly disappointed when what they thought was a well thought out social media strategy, campaign or program fall flat on its face. 5 Reasons why marketers fail using social media.

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agora pulse

DECEMBER 23, 2020

Need a good social media marketing book that fuels your learning and your career? Here’s our list of favorite reads for different aspects of social media. To monitor social media algorithm updates, feature rollouts, and new tactics, you probably read blogs or watch explainer videos.

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Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 30, 2011

About the Mavericks | Services | Social Media | Proffessional Speaking | Resources | Case Studies | Why Small Business Mavericks? Contact Us | Home Site Map | Legal Notices Small Business Mavericks is a part of Melberg Marketing, Inc © 2006 – 2010 Melberg Marketing, Inc., About Us What’s a Maverick?

Hubpages 156

Hubpages Small Business Case Study Press Release 156

Oktopost

AUGUST 3, 2022

Colin Day, Managing Director of EMEA and APAC at Oktopost, tackles the topic of social media governance and how B2B organizations can manage social media risk with confidence to grow and increase revenue. How do you define social media governance? Want to hear more from renowned B2B marketing leaders?

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Social Media B2B Apple Policies 84

Buffer Social

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Especially for entrepreneurs with countless non-social-media-related to-dos on their plates, staying on top of Instagram trends can be tough. While these insights and tools can be powerful ways to drive growth to your business, they can also bring overwhelm to your social media strategy.

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Rebekah Radice

APRIL 27, 2015

Your small business has made them. Here are some of the top Facebook mistakes small businesses make and what you should do instead. Facebook Mistakes Small Businesses Make. how long have you been serving the community). Share your history, unique abilities and commitment to your community.

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Social Media Strategies Summit

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

With its ability to get in front of a wide array of consumers, social media may be the darling of retail and B2C brands, but it is increasingly difficult for ANY business to ignore the power of social media marketing. This is likely due to the fact that decision makers across industries are active on social media.

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