The Art of Listening

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We’ve talked about the importance of customer service in previous blog posts, but we can’t stress enough how positive customer service can impact your business. With so many consumers adding reviews of businesses to online venues, having a solid customer service plan is vital. But there are many different aspects to customer service. It isn’t…

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Marketing Basics

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In order to help have a strong connection with your audience, you must have a strong marketing platform. Marketing is comprised of a number of different strategies used to communicate your message and help customers chose you to do business with. Different strategies may include paid advertising like yellow pages, billboards, magazines, newspapers, or radio…

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Achieving Outstanding Customer Service

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We all know that customer service is vital to a company and its reputation. But giving outstanding customer service can mean the difference between losing or gaining a potential sale. When a customer receives outstanding service, they are easier to serve, allows you to feel accomplished, and causes fewer problems during your transactions. Here are…

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How to Market on Social Media

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You want to be able to reach as much of the population as possible when marketing on social media, however many businesses try to reach everyone. This can be a mistake. Understanding your audience is the first step in sending the right message to the right people to meet your marketing goals. Finding your target…

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How to Create Engaging Content

"How to Create Engaging Content"

Content may be king, but only good content can reign in the fast-paced world of social media. Social media is a busy place with a growing number of businesses all fighting for your attention. So, what is good content? Anything that gets read, shared and used to make a purchase decision is considered content that…

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Instagram Tools for Businesses

"Instagram Tools for Businesses"

When it comes to your business, Instagram can be a game-changer. From construction companies to hair salons, Instagram has the power to expand your business’s reach and increase customer engagement. Plus, any business can thrive on Instagram – even the small ones. The main reason why Instagram is great for businesses is because of the…

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Power of the Business Review

"Power of the Business Review"

With the amount of technology giving customers the ability to read and write business reviews, a business must be vigilant in remembering how important those reviews can be to their brand. It’s nearly unheard of to not read a review about a product or service. As a consumer, you want to make sure you’re buying…

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Pinterest: Why Your Business Should be Using it

"Pinterest: Why Your Business Should be Using it"

When it comes to social media marketing, platforms like Facebook and Instagram seem to rule the game, causing other platforms to fall by the wayside. While Facebook and Instagram are great for business, creative apps like Pinterest can positively impact your business too! It’s becoming increasingly important to be creative and visual in your marketing,…

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Branding and Advertising: Twins of the Marketing World

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For the success of any business, companies must consider branding and promoting that branding throughout their advertising. Branding is not a new concept, but advertising with that branding might be. It’s vital that the two are parallel to one another in any marketing strategy. A brand consists of logos, color schemes, and slogans. Your advertising…

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