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Real-life marketing stories, trends, and strategies from social media’s most engaging brands. Find out what social media strategies are working today and how to drive meaningful engagement, activity, and results from social media.

FlowJul 19, 2022
How These Small Businesses Give Back: Real Examples From 5 Businesses

Including a charitable component to your small business can make you feel more fulfilled while also adding value to your brand. These examples from 5 companies will inspire you to give back to your community.

FlowJul 18, 2022
What I’ve Learned About Getting Clients 11 Years into Running a PR and Social Media Agency

It's not easy to build an agency, much less maintain one for over ten years, but that's what Chris Norton has done with Prohibition PR. In this article, he shares the lessons he has learned from eleven years of running a PR and social media agency.

FlowJul 14, 2022
Ask Buffer: Will Scheduling My Social Media Posts Affect My Engagement?

There's a myth that using third-party scheduling tools will reduce your engagement. This article presents the existing research that debunks this and advice for boosting your engagement.

FlowJul 13, 2022
5 Steps for Dealing with Social Media Negativity

It’s essential to create a clear and concise policy for what to do when you encounter negativity on your social media so you can tackle it before it becomes a problem for your business.

FlowJul 12, 2022
How Charitable Giving Helped Us Take Our Dog Daycare to $1M in Revenue

Many business owners may worry about the extra cost of charitable giving, but Susan and Michael Perlman have found that it’s not only a good thing to do, but it’s good for business. Here’s how supporting charitable initiatives has helped their dog daycare succeed.

FlowJul 6, 2022
Starting My Business as a Side Hustle Helped Me Succeed, But I Wish I Had Gone All-In Sooner

Starting a business on the side of a full-time job is a common path, and it can be helpful—to a point. Heatherlyn Nelson shares the ways starting on the side helped her succeed, and some of the things that held her back.

FlowJul 5, 2022
These 5 Email Newsletters Will Inspire You To Start Your Own

Newsletters are a great way to share your passion and expertise with others and can help you network with like-minded individuals.

FlowJun 29, 2022
4 Kids, 2 Businesses, and 1 Year Abroad: How I Manage Work, Finances, and Travel

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to indulge your wanderlust while keeping your small business afloat? Here’s exactly how Sara Banks is making it work, plus the unexpected benefits she’s seen for her company.

FlowJun 28, 2022
How 6 LGBTQ+-Owned Businesses Celebrated Pride Month on Social Media

To mark this year’s Pride, Umber and Tami showcase six LGBTQ+-owned small businesses and highlight the ways they’ve celebrated Pride Month on social media.

FlowJun 16, 2022
How to Use Social Media to Build Connections and Grow Your Career

It’s more important than ever to understand how to use social media for professional growth. In this article, we’ll be talking about different ways social media can impact our professional lives and how you can use that to your advantage to grow your career.

FlowJun 9, 2022
Creative Side Projects Helped Me Grow and Evolve My Business—Here’s How I Make Time for Them

Aneri Shah crowdfunded and directed a documentary while running her company. Here’s why she thinks it’s valuable for business owners to spend time on side projects, and how she makes time for both.

FlowJun 7, 2022
Ask Buffer: How Do I Get Followers On TikTok?

TikTok is the place to be on the internet these days and a great channel to connect with your customers. Here are our top tips to help you grow your following on the platform.

FlowJun 6, 2022
A Straightforward Approach to User Generated Content that Connects

The most important thing about user-generated content isn’t that it exists — people will always talk about products they like. It’s how you decide to leverage it for your brand that matters. This article will dive into the benefits of user-generated content for brands.

FlowMay 31, 2022
Growing My Business Too Fast Caused Me to Redefine Growth Entirely

When leadership coach and workshop facilitator Ellie Hearne started Pencil or Ink, she assumed her small business would succeed by becoming a large one. When profits dwindled, she knew she had to make a change. Here’s how she redefined growth, evolving her business into a sought-after consultancy.

FlowMay 24, 2022
Profit and Purpose: How I’ve Built a Business That Prioritizes Both

It may seem impossible to make money as a business while also supporting a larger social justice mission, but Téa Ivanovic has found creative ways for profit and purpose to co-exist while running her restaurant group. Here’s her advice bringing your beliefs into your business.

FlowMay 23, 2022
How These Small Businesses Are Winning at Email Marketing

Email marketing is an excellent tool for brands to deepen their connection with customers. These eight businesses will give you inspiration for your next newsletter.

FlowMay 19, 2022
Avoiding Burnout as a Social Media Manager (With Advice From Our Very Own Social Media Manager)

Burnout is a growing phenomenon among social media managers, with people in the role pointing out the platforms they manage as major contributors. Here's how you can avoid it as you grow your social media management career.

FlowMay 17, 2022
Why I Believe Employees, Not Customers, Should Come First

Typical business advice says the customer should always come first, but Kelly Phillips has found that putting her employees first leads to better customer experiences and a stronger business. Here’s exactly how she’s done that, and the impact it’s had.

FlowMay 12, 2022
Ask Buffer: Should You Be Using AI for Content Creation?

Wondering if you should be using AI-generated content in your marketing? We break down the different perspectives in this article.

FlowMay 4, 2022
How To Start A Blog For Your Small Business

A blog can 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. Here's how to start a blog for your small business.

FlowApr 21, 2022
I’m an Introvert With High-Functioning Anxiety — Here’s How I’ve Grown My Business

With so many founders who seem calm and charismatic, Ashima Sharma wasn’t sure if she’d be able to start a business as an introvert with anxiety. Here’s how she pushed past her doubts to succeed.

FlowApr 20, 2022
Ask Buffer: Should I Hide My Likes on Instagram?

Here are some factors to consider if you're deciding whether or not to hide likes on your small business's Instagram account.

FlowApr 14, 2022
Instagram Reels: What’s The True Impact They Can Have for Small Businesses?

Instagram Reels proved to be the key marketing strategy allowing these small businesses to prosper.

FlowApr 7, 2022
How to Set Up Twitter Newsletters and Why Newsletters Aren’t Going Anywhere

Newsletters are an excellent vehicle for reaching your audience, whether you have a brand or you’re trying to build one. Here's how to easily start one through Twitter.