Get Out of Your Own Way and Market Like a Pro

Market like a pro!

Marketing is so important in the business world. Whether you’re a major corporation or a small family run business, the way you market can make or break your business. Have you ever wondered why some companies excel while some fail at marketing? Preparation and delegation is the best path to success. However, when you are…

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The Tools That Make Instagram for Business a Better Platform

Instagram for business

Instagram recently launched its business profiles. Although many businesses already have an Instagram account, you now have the ability to switch it to a business page instead of a personal account. There are a few reasons why you might want to make the switch, including Instagram Business Tools. The Instagram Business Tools was launched to help…

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Make Your Email Subject Lines Count

Email Marketing with DCA Virtual Make your email subject lines count

A successful email marketing campaign starts with a good subject line! Avoid having your email deleted from your client or customer’s crowded inbox, by creating subject lines that are short, too-the-point, and (most importantly) personalized. Here are just a few tips on how to entice your audience: 1.) Don’t Use Spam-y Language Avoid loud and…

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Influencer Marketing For Small Businesses

Influencer Marketing for Small Businesses

A recent Forbes article discussed why community matters so much for small business owners. By working together, we can create sustainable and thriving business communities that benefit everyone. “Influencer marketing” is another way of implementing this principle. While a lot of online resources about influencer marketing tend to be directed toward large, high-profile companies who are…

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How To Become An “Industry Expert” Using Social Media

How to become an industry expert

An overlooked benefit of using social media is that you have the opportunity to be seen as an industry expert in your field. With social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram or YouTube, small business owners are able to self-publish with more ease and regularity than ever before. Posting regularly not only increases brand recognition, it also shows you…

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Anyone Can Do Social Media…or Can They?

Social media platforms

The simple truth is anyone CAN do social media but that does not necessarily mean that everyone does it well. It frustrates me to hear customers say, “Oh, I’ll just get my intern or a volunteer or one of my employees to handle our Facebook page.” My head immediately swells with questions: Do they understand…

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