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Getting the word out about your brand fosters business growth, but small business marketing efforts often produce lackluster results because they fail to develop an intentional strategy. Whether it’s not being consistent or neglecting to develop a strategic marketing plan, there are many reasons why small business marketing falls flat, including the following: Failure to […]
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It’s easy to take for granted the images that splash across publications, websites and ads. When you partner with a professional photographer to capture images for your content, you will increase engagement from consumers. That’s because a professional photographer knows how to do so much more than take a picture. Why is hiring a professional […]
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October is National Women’s Small Business Month, and as you sip your Monday Morning Coffee this week, let’s take a look at the history of this observance and how you can celebrate. What is National Women’s Small Business Month? Started in 2012, this month honors the unique contribution that women’s small business ownership makes in […]
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Today’s digital landscape is busy, crowded and full of varying elements that compete for consumers’ attention. If you want to cut through the noise and make your website stand out, you have to make web design a top priority. Strongly designed websites enhance user engagement, which means that when they land on your site, they […]
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There was a time when company culture was only a catchphrase, but today, job applicants are on the hunt for a company culture they want to be part of. Consumers are also looking for brands they can align with – brands that display a company culture that fits their values. If you’re looking to fill […]
For this week’s edition of Monday Morning Coffee, let’s pretend it’s Tuesday instead. The sole reason is an excuse to eat tacos…every Tuesday. Everyone has heard of Taco Tuesday, but do people celebrate it every week without fail? The answer is yes, especially here in St. Joseph. The popularity of Abelardo’s Mexican Fresh at 916 […]
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ChatGPT launched the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) into high gear when it was unleashed to the public in late 2022, and the conversation lives on with those invested in content marketing. AI has shown value when automating business processes that are burdensome when handled by humans alone. And while saving time is a huge […]
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Here’s a little brain challenge: try to think of something better than pizza. When it’s baked properly with good ingredients, it’s a delicious blend of tart sauce and savory cheese, crispy-soft crust and loaded with your favorite toppings (pepperoni and banana peppers, please!). But pizza is so much more. It’s an inexpensive way to feed […]
You’ve made a second run for Halloween candy after you ate the first batch. You’ve already spent twice your budget on costumes and you’ve gotten into a permanent state of hyperactivity after making pumpkin spice lattes a daily habit. But too much Halloween? Not a chance! Today, Monday Morning Coffee jumps into the spooky fun […]
Since DNA testing kits became widely available, there have been plenty of surprises. Maybe yours were relatively mild, such as finding out your ancestry was more Irish than German. Or maybe you came across a shocking discovery, like a cousin you didn’t know existed. For some marketers, that’s what happens when they begin to look […]