Imagine this. It’s a child’s birthday party and all his little friends are with him having fun and admiring the beautiful, multi-tiered cake. And when that big, magical moment arrives – to sing Happy Birthday and cut the cake – the guest of honor can’t participate because he has a […]
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Key to small business growth: Learning how to sell, create sales processes and track progress
A small business owner wears many hats, including chief salesperson. And in many ways, it may be your most important hat. How do you improve at selling? Here is some advice from our Growbiz experts. Start by understanding what you are selling. It’s not your product, it’s what the benefit […]
How to spot market shifts and react in a fast-changing world
The pace of change in the marketplace can be downright overwhelming. We’re talking technological changes disrupting industries, economic highs and lows and ever-rising customer expectations. Entire industries, such as taxis, didn’t see it coming and were clobbered. How do companies compete with all this market change and digital transformation seemingly […]
How to build a marketing mindset for success
The world of marketing is always changing, says Orlando Espinosa, of Emineo Media. As buyer expectations shift while technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, marketing cannot stand still. Yet, he says, marketing is often not top of mind for growing small businesses. If you want to see real […]
How to breathe new life into your brand
The end of the year is a great time to take stock of your small business, and Growbiz is here to help. It’s a good time to do a check-up on your brand, and it may be time for a refresh, said Orlando Espinosa, of Emineo Media, who gave a […]
How small retailers are reaching customers in more ways than ever before
The death of the small retailer has been greatly exaggerated. A new study shows that, contrary to popular belief by some economists and analysts, there is tremendous fluidity and plenty of options when it comes to how small businesses reach customers. The extent that small retailers are using their options may […]
5 ways to level up as a small business CEO
Are you running your business or is your business running you? If you answer with choice 2, this story is for you. Here are 5 ways to level up your skills as a small business CEO, from Florida SBDC at FIU business consultant Yanyn San Luis, who specializes in marking, […]
Let’s get social: Social media marketing tips for small business success
Social media is a critical part of your business and it starts with understanding the platforms and which ones are best for engaging with your customer base, says Dana Rozansky, a social media marketer and food blogger. “Figure out what your brand is, find your voice and lean into it,“ […]
Recipe for restaurant success: Adaptability, creativity, community
The COVID-19 pandemic was tough for many businesses – that is an understatement — yet few industries felt the wallop as much as restaurant owners and their workers. But the restaurant businesses that were successful in navigating the crisis were flexible and adaptable. They were not afraid to pivot and […]
Keep your customers engaged and you’ll reap rewards. Find out how.
To find a new customer, it takes time, effort and money – all in short supply for most small businesses. Yet in the hunt for new leads, many businesses miss a sounder strategy: growing engagement, and business volume, with the customers they already have. From social media strategies and maximizing […]