Small Business

A collection of posts on Small Business

Brand MarketingNov 13, 2024
9 Genius Ideas to Steal for Your Black Friday + Cyber Monday Marketing Campaigns (with Real-life Examples)

Black Friday and Cyber Monday marketing guidance to help you stand out from the crowd in 2024 — complete with tried-and-tested examples.

21+ Free Stock Image Sites to Find Photos (+ for Commercial Use)

Must-bookmark sites and tools to help you find free, high-quality images for your social media and marketing content

Small BusinessNov 6, 2024
I’ve Never Offered a Black Friday Sale — Here’s What My Boutique Does Instead to Have a Six-Figure Weekend

Emily Grey knew her small boutique couldn’t compete with other sales on Black Friday, so she decided to try something completely different for her holiday promotion. Learn why it’s helped her business succeed year after year, and how you can approach the holiday season differently.

20+ Top Social Media Sites and Platforms to Grow Your Brand in 2024

Find out the most popular social media sites today. Some will be familiar, others may not. Discover some that might be great for your brand but that you have yet to explore.

InstagramOct 31, 2024
29 Scroll-Stopping Instagram Post Ideas to Fill Your Content Calendar

Get unstuck with 29 creative Instagram post ideas and examples from brands and creators who are nailing it.

FlowOct 17, 2024
3 Nonprofit Marketing Tactics That Every Small Business Should Try

Learn three nonprofit marketing tactics for your small business.

Small BusinessOct 9, 2024
I Raised $463,000 With Equity Crowdfunding: What I Wish More Business Owners Knew About This Funding Path

Sachi Singh is the founder and CEO of Rootless, a startup focused on bringing seaweed-powered hormonal health solutions into your daily life.

Small BusinessSep 12, 2024
3 Ways Any Small Business Owner Can Meaningfully Support Causes and Communities They Care About

Learn how this busy business owner has found easy ways to make meaningful social impact in her community.

Small BusinessSep 4, 2024
How I Turned My $200-per-Week Side Project Into a 7-Figure Company

Learn the three strategies that have helped this business owner sustainably grow her business over the past 15 years.

LinkedInSep 3, 2024
We Published 400+ LinkedIn Page Posts in the Past Year as a B2B Company — Here Are 9 Tactics That Worked for Us

Over the past year, I’ve shared over 400 posts on LinkedIn, resulting in a 2.5X+ growth in CloudZero’s follower count — all through organic social media. Sometimes, it feels like everyone is leaning into 'unhinged' social media or TikTok—esque videos, but this doesn't align with our brand and values. We want our customers and audience to see us as trusted, reliable, and thoughtful. But just because we're not tapping into all the mindful, demure trends of the moment doesn't mean we can't have so

AIAug 29, 2024
How I Use AI (Responsibly) to Power My Content Marketing and Triple My Creative Output

Learn how this content marketer uses AI to create more content in less time — without having these AI tools actually write for her.

Small BusinessAug 22, 2024
I Help Small Businesses Get Found on Google: Here’s My Advice for DIY SEO

This SEO consultant breaks down the basics of search engine optimization to make it less daunting for small business owners.

YouTubeAug 12, 2024
YouTube is My Business’s Biggest Source of Organic Traffic — Here’s How I’ve Streamlined and Monetized It

Learn the simple process this business owner uses to create YouTube videos that get views and drive customers back to her website.

Small BusinessAug 6, 2024
How to Become a Thought Leader as a Business Owner (and Why You Should)

Thought leadership can be a powerful way for businesses to build consumer trust and gain press opportunities. This expert shares how to get started.

InstagramJul 31, 2024
How to Find Trending Audio on Instagram in 2024 (+17 Tracks to Use Right Now)

If you always feel like you’re chasing the tail-end of audio trends on the app, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll guide you through all the methods you can use to find the most popular music and sounds on Instagram before they drop off the charts.

Small BusinessJul 23, 2024
Press Releases Are My Secret to Marketing on a Small Budget: Here’s How I Do It With No PR Background

This founder was surprised to find publishing press releases an affordable and successful marketing strategy for her small business. Learn how she did it.

InstagramJul 22, 2024
How to Repost on Instagram: Why You Should as a Brand + Best Practices

The best ways to add reposting on Instagram to your social strategy and the ideal workflows for doing it quickly and efficiently.

Content MarketingJul 18, 2024
28 Simple, Free SEO Tools to Boost Your Search Rankings in 2024

Check out our list of the best free SEO tools that can boost your organic rankings on Google and Bing and can lead to immediate gains in your marketing today.

How to Use Reddit: A Beginner’s Guide for Marketers + Creators

How to get started on Reddit as a marketer, business owner, or creator to expand your brand's reach — and why you should.

FlowJul 10, 2024
How to Build a Personal Brand on LinkedIn (+ Why You Should)

A three-step guide to building your personal brand on LinkedIn, featuring some advice from my own journey and other experts.

Small BusinessJul 8, 2024
We Built a Following Before We Even Had a Product — Here Are 3 Tactics that Helped Us Do It

Instead of staying in stealth while you develop a product, this founder advocates for building a following ASAP. Learn the tools that helped his company grow before launching.

Small BusinessJun 27, 2024
How I'm Scaling My Business with AI: The Exact Tools, Tactics, and Prompts

Learn this scaling strategist’s best practices for integrating AI into your small business operations in a way that will save you time instead of adding more work.

Content MarketingJun 20, 2024
Reddit is My Surprising Secret to Marketing Success: Here’s How I’ve Used it to Grow My Business

Learn exactly how this founder used Reddit to build his profile as a thought leader and gain new customers.

InstagramJun 17, 2024
How Instagram Reels Helped Me Hit 6 Figures in My First Year in Business

Learn how this small business owner quickly developed the right Instagram Reels strategy for connecting with customers and landing sales.