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Taking the Lead: Why Q4 Is the Time for Small Businesses to Get Aggressive

Sales and Marketing Management

Many small businesses were operating with extremely low margins before the crisis began, some operating at a loss or only breaking even. The impact of these changes is highlighted in the marketing segment. Of those surveyed, 24% of marketers — the largest segment, do not expect lost marketing jobs to return. in the next year.

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Google Ads Leads vs Website Traffic: Boosting Success

LeadFuze

With Google’s massive reach and influence in the online world, understanding how its advertising platform can be leveraged for lead generation and increased web traffic is crucial. It’s not just about quantity, but also quality.

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3 Reasons to Market Your Small Business Like A Drug Dealer

Sales and Marketing Management

This is generally a much smaller segment than they are considering. Although drug dealers generally don’t spend a lot of money on marketing and advertising, they are still able to run a very profitable business. The goal is to be the big fish in a small pond, rather than a little fish in the big pond--because little fish get eaten.

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Business Development vs. Sales: Getting the Best of Both Worlds

Zoominfo

You’ll even see sales rep positions advertised online under the title of “business development representative.” A more sophisticated program of business development will involve finding new market segments for your business to appeal to. The confusion is understandable — both involve growing your business. What is Sales?

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Business Development vs. Sales: Getting the Best of Both Worlds

Zoominfo

Sales is, well, sales: bringing your product to individuals in your predetermined target market segment. You’ll even see sales rep positions advertised online under the title of “business development representative.” Business development can concern anything your company does to expand its market reach.

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Leveraging Referrals to Build Your Network and Grow Your Business

Janek Performance Group

Sellers have always relied on word-of- mouth advertising between friends and family. Best Practices Build strong relationships Survey and evaluate Segment customers Seek strong networks Offer a detailed and specific referral program Building strong relationships is a staple of selling. With referrals, the benefits are clear.

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One-size-fits-none? Why Customized Digital Marketing is Crucial for Small Businesses

BuzzBoard

A comprehensive small business marketing strategy goes beyond traditional advertising. This includes targeted campaigns devised to access segmented or niche markets and demographics, fostering significant interactions that increase conversion rates. Since every small business is unique, a one-size-fits-all approach rarely works.