Keeping the Focus in Business + Marketing

Keeping the Focus in Business + Marketing

2016-03-08 10:30:00 | Karen Cummings | focus,small business marketing,startups

There are always new trends in business. In the past few years we’ve seen great importance placed on company culture, digital marketing, customer service and so much more. Business is changing all of the time. But does that mean you need to jump on every trend?

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How to Build a Powerful LinkedIn Presence

How to Build a Powerful LinkedIn Presence

2016-04-12 09:00:00 | Jessica Van Liew | Business,entrepreneur,small business marketing

Radiant Marketing Owner and Founder, Karen Cummings, is a wealth of knowledge about all things important to marketing your small business.  Karen has an infectious passion in assisting small businesses in successfully developing and executing on powerful and strategic marketing plans and simplifying and streamlining efforts through marketing automation and inbound marketing.  Her passion ignites others to help make a positive impact on small business and entrepreneurs .

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Learn Coding and Love Life (why even knowing a teeny bit of code can make your life easier)

Learn Coding and Love Life (why even knowing a teeny bit of code can make your life easier)

2016-09-29 10:00:00 | Jessica Van Liew | Business,business tips,small business marketing

As an entrepreneur, there are many skills you must possess.  From business development to accounting, there are dozens of skills necessary to build a successful company.  And if your business leverages technology, learning to code should be added to your list of skills needed for success.  

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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Plan Your Marketing

3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Plan Your Marketing

2016-09-13 16:26:18 | Karen Cummings | inbound marketing,marketing strategy,small business marketing

Ok, wait. Before you breathe that giant sigh of relief or jump for joy, you might want to read through to the end of this post. While we’ve got some reasons you don’t need to create your business’ marketing plan…you might not be too fond of the aftermath of that decision.

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5 Ways Online Surveys Do Wonders for Your Business

5 Ways Online Surveys Do Wonders for Your Business

2017-04-27 10:00:00 | Khylie Gardner | business tips,small business marketing

Since the days of ad agencies and Mad Men, surveys have allowed marketers to gauge the opinions, concerns, and feelings of their customers. As the marketing world continues to become increasingly digital in nature, online surveys have created an easy way for marketers to routinely survey customers. (more…)

How to Make An Impact With Your Small Business

How to Make An Impact With Your Small Business

2017-10-05 08:00:00 | Khylie Gardner | small business marketing

Whether you’re trying to get your small business off the ground, or trying to build on your successes by polishing up your marketing efforts, the world of digital marketing can feel overwhelming. The digital landscape is constantly changing, and if you aren’t at the top of your game, your (more…)

Influencer Marketing is Having a Moment – Here’s What You Need to Know

Influencer Marketing is Having a Moment – Here’s What You Need to Know

2017-08-31 08:00:00 | Khylie Gardner | small business marketing

If you’ve been anywhere near social media in 2017, you’ve probably noticed a cohort of social media stars promoting a wide variety of products to their millions of Instagram followers. There’s no doubt about it – influencer marketing (recruiting bloggers to help promote your product) is definitely on the up and up. In fact, (more…)

4 Important Factors for a Positive Customer Service Experience

4 Important Factors for a Positive Customer Service Experience

2020-04-23 23:00:00 | Karen Cummings | brand experience,small business marketing

When was the last time you visited a retail shop or engaged with a brand online, and were blown away by the level of support and service you received? It’s a nice feeling to be ‘taken care of’ in this sense. As a consumer, we have so many choices when it comes to where we spend our money, that it’s nice to know the businesses we’re choosing to buy from appreciate that. An attentive, positive customer experience is the best way for a brand to do demonstrate this.

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How to Create Online Surveys People Will Actually Take [6 Tips]

How to Create Online Surveys People Will Actually Take [6 Tips]

2019-07-19 19:00:00 | Melissa Little | Business,small business marketing

Market research is important for just about every business—small businesses and big brands alike. Whether you’re considering launching a new product or service, rebranding your business, or trying to better understand your audience, market research should be step one.

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5 Effective Emotional Triggers to Engage Your Audience

5 Effective Emotional Triggers to Engage Your Audience

2020-12-01 21:15:00 | radiantmarketing | small business marketing

What emotions do your brand messages evoke in the viewer, if any? How does an individual feel when they see your brand, read your marketing messages or visit your website?

According to research, emotion is really what drives purchasing behaviors and decision making in general. If your brand messages are able to reach this subconscious, human element of decision making, your campaigns have a much higher likelihood of converting viewers into contacts and customers. So how do you incorporate the right emotional triggers into your marketing? (more…)