Building a marketing budget based on previous year’s spending by category will help stay on track and maximize your annual marketing plans Developing annual marketing and business plan budgets is crucial to the financial health of your small business. Accurate budgets help you achieve goals, prioritize each area of your business, and plan for the...
Tips for entrepreneurs and start-ups on creating a marketing plan to launch and market a new product or business You’ve just had an incredible idea. You’ve invented a potato that peels itself or a stress-free way to keep your house clean all the time, but sadly, although your idea may be a game changer, you’re...
Editor’s roundup of marketing tool recommendations for small businesses based on cost, ease-of-use and best return on investment With so many marketing tools to choose from, sometimes getting a referral from a friend or colleague can be very helpful to select the best options for your business… particularly from another small business owner that has first-hand experience...
Create a small business marketing budget for your annual marketing plans and goals that maximizes your investment while tapping into low-cost marketing ideas and tools For many small businesses their marketing budget can be one of their biggest expenses. When growth is your biggest goal you know that you need to invest in marketing your...
Reviewing a previous year’s marketing goals and accomplishments is the first step to preparing a new annual plan with realistic goals and objectives. Many businesses start off a new year going full speed ahead with a new annual marketing plan without ever reviewing what worked or didn’t work from the previous year. If you never...
Opening a new business is a lot of work, but if you want to sustain a long and successful company, then you need to get your business kicked off right A new business is an exciting thing for the business owner and his family and friends. If you want to sustain a long and successful...
Show your business cares about the environment by focusing on green product advantages and eco-friendly business practices in your marketing messages and strategies Green marketing is a trend that many businesses have chosen to adopt, while for others it is also a way of doing business. The global strain on our planet and environment, coupled...
Prepare an annual media plan and budget for print and online advertising with downloadable worksheet package that helps businesses create a budget, review ad sizes and rates and develop an annual advertising calendar for scheduled media placements Most small businesses can’t afford to use advertising or media buying agencies to help them evaluate print and...
Free downloadable worksheet for defining and tracking specific marketing goals and objectives for the year – including sample strategy, tactic and budget data to demonstrate how to use the template Marketing plans should revolve around setting and tracking specific goals and objectives for your business. Establishing measurable goals – along with specific marketing strategies and...
Download free marketing templates, outlines and worksheets designed to get you started on building an annual marketing plan Spontaneous marketing activities rarely produce desired results for small businesses. Without a solid annual marketing plan to outline a year’s activities businesses typically end up spending well beyond their budget or missing out on opportunities throughout the year....