An estimated 550 million small business owners worldwide create huge employment and lifestyle opportunities. Unfortunately, small businesses are prime targets for payment fraud. In fact, according to a 2018 report by The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), small businesses rank much higher than larger corporations in payment fraud frequency (48%), and this number is […]
30/11/2022
If you are a small business trying to get noticed, you have probably considered jumping on the Black Friday wagon. However, a complaint heard from many small business owners is that they can’t compete with the big retailers and corporations that dominate the Black Friday scene. This is why Small Business Saturday exists, to encourage […]
24/11/2022
Do you struggle to create a sense of community for your business? You’re not alone. Getting people to connect and feel attached to your company can be tough. But don’t worry; there are things you can do to help foster community among your customers and employees. Read on for our proven tips on growing and […]
21/11/2022
If you are in business and selling high-ticket products, you need to have systematic sales funnels to drive target customers to your company and get them to build trust with you as you convert them into customers. Here is a simple selling strategy for a high-ticket product, assuming the product sells at $1000 each. Source: […]
17/11/2022
Black Friday is the day everyone loves and loves to hate. In the past, it was the perfect sales drive for the pre-Christmas gift grab in physical retail stores. However, now it has grown to encompass online stores and services. Check out your local gym if you don’t believe me. That’s one service that has […]
16/11/2022
Today, we celebrate those with an entrepreneurial spirit – successful or not. It’s Entrepreneur’s Day, so we are interviewing our closest entrepreneurs, our founder, Ingvar Gudmundsson, and our CEO, Rut Steinsen. The Story of Simplybook.me is freely available on our website, but we (make that “I”) thought it was a great time to find out […]
15/11/2022
Newsletters form an integral part of most email marketing campaigns. They have phenomenal reach and have been known to drive engagement and conversions, making them a highly effective one-on-one form of communication. But do you know what seals the deal in their favor? It’s the data they generate. Data is what makes every marketer’s world […]
09/11/2022
When deciding what marketing strategies to employ, most business owners focus on going after measurable outcomes that deliver benefits within a short timeframe. But the thing is, tangible results aren’t the only ones that matter when aiming to build up a strong brand. Sometimes, putting time and effort into producing something more abstract can deliver […]
26/10/2022
It’s coming up to that time of year when celebrations are all about events and fun times. And the first one on most of our calendars is Halloween. If you want to know how to plan a Halloween event that won’t bankrupt you and will get you noticed, keep reading! Halloween isn’t for everyone, but […]
21/10/2022
Your marketing strategy has many moving parts that define it – your business goals, alignment to those goals, messaging, and promotional channels. A few elements can substantially impact your strategies: messaging, price, and competition. While messaging can be tweaked for more meaningful impact, competition isn’t in your control. What can be controlled is the price. […]
19/10/2022
Many components contribute to the success of a business, but none more so than clients. There is no business without clients! Consequently, client relationships become the most important relationship you can cultivate. Why are client relationships so important? If you genuinely need to know why client relationships are essential, we need to talk about the […]
13/10/2022
