You can’t just put a bunch of stuff in front of your house and hope that people will come by looking to buy it. It just doesn’t work that way. In order to generate revenue from your garage sale, you need to advertise. Advertising is an essential part to any sale – and you can […]
Category Archives: Marketing
Choosing the Right CD Packaging for Your Album
Months spent in the studio. Days dealing with booking agents & promoters planning your upcoming shows. As an artist, you want to put your best foot forward and make a great first impression everywhere you go. Before anyone buys your album or comes to your show, they’re probably going to see the cover of your […]
4th of July Sales Ideas for Small Businesses
You know that you have to have a 4th of July Sale for your small business. People expect discounts around national holidays, but it can be tough to stand out amongst all the competition. You aren’t the only small business having a sale this 4th of July, so how can you actually use the holiday […]
Your Best Friend in Business
National Best Friend Day is upon us yet again. You’re likely to see #hashtags or even receive a mention or two from your real life best friend to celebrate the “holiday,” but you shouldn’t forget about your business buds either. #NationalBestFriendDay is also a great opportunity to reach out to your best friend in business […]
Mark it On You Calendar to Print More Calendars
The years seem to fly by in the business world. The annual end of the year holiday push gives way to a new year each January, and before you know it – it’s June! The year is half over, and you’re still trying to accomplish goals from Q1 when headed straight for Q3. It’s easy […]
Making Your ‘Going out of Business Sale’ Profitable
All good things must come to an end. Even in business. Whether it be increased competition, better technology or just changes in popular trends, millions of businesses this year will have to hold their own “Going out of Business Sale.” For most business owners, going out of business isn’t their proudest moment, but like any […]
2 Amazing Memorial Day Marketing Ideas You Forgot About
You know that it’s important for your business to capitalize on consumer sales holidays like Memorial day, but are sick of doing the same lame promotion every year. Every company seems to send “Memorial Day Emails” highlighting a promotion or sale, but they just get lost in the shuffle with the rest of the inbox […]
3 Clever Ways to Ask for Donations at a Fundraising Event
Fundraising events can be an extremely important part of an organization’s annual revenue and marketing strategy – but they aren’t easy to pull off. It can take a lot of time, money and resources in order to raise more money that can then provide more resources down the line. Even the most charitable organizations have […]
How to Increase Leads for your Home Improvement Business
The difference of a few new leads and a few big jobs can make or break the bank for many home improvement businesses. Every lead counts, as each job could bring in a significant percentage of the business’s annual revenue since many contractors only take a handful of jobs per year. Traditional marketing efforts can […]
Soft Opening Ideas for Business Owners
Soft openings are a great way to launch a new business to a select crowd, before an official “Grand Opening” for the general public. Many industries have successfully used soft openings to generate buzz about their new business before they’re officially open, but it’s not as easy as just sending invitations and hoping for the […]