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Earmarking Money for Marketing: The Benefits of Marketing for Your Small Business

Jeanette Johnson

Feb 269 min read

Earmarking Money for Marketing: The Benefits of Marketing for Your Small Business

What are some things you can do to market your small business? What is important and some free options to accomplish them.

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Jeanette Johnson

Feb 24 min read

How Do I Get A Logo For My Small Business?

You've started a brand new business and you might be wondering why you need a logo. It would be easy to say, "Because you do, that's...

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20238 min read

How to conduct a brand audit and improve the way people experience your business.

A brand audit is a check-up on how your brand is performing in the marketplace. It allows you to see how your business, products, services,

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20235 min read

What are free logo makers and how are they hurting your brand?

How free logo sites, like LogoGenie and Canva, are setting your brand up for failure. You've decided you need a logo. You're a small...

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Frustrated By All The Things? Boost Your Business Visibility With These Four Simple Steps.

Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20236 min read

Frustrated By All The Things? Boost Your Business Visibility With These Four Simple Steps.

Stop feeling like you need to be on every social platform and don’t try to be everything to everyone.

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20231 min read

How To Take Criticism

Everyone is subject to criticism every now and then. Being in a field where so much is subject to the tastes and views of others...

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20237 min read

Branding Bullseye! What you need to build a targeted brand that draws in the right customers.

Build a bullseye that attracts customers to your brand. This article covers the essential pieces you need to build your brand.

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What Is A Press Kit and Why You Need One For Your Business

Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20234 min read

What Is A Press Kit and Why You Need One For Your Business

What is a press kit and why you need one for your business. What to include in a killer press kit and why it's important.

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7 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Graphic Designer

Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20235 min read

7 Questions You Should Ask Before Hiring A Graphic Designer

Ask these seven questions to make sure that you find a graphic designer that's right for you.

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20234 min read

So You Have A Brand New Logo...Now What?

You've paid someone to design your logo. But, how do you make it work for your business? A well designed logo can make all the difference...

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20236 min read

YES! You Can DIY Your Own Brand.

You can develop your own brand and here are four basic steps to get you started. Of course you can. Anyone can do anything themselves...

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How to Harness The Magical Power of Pantone Colors.

Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20235 min read

How to Harness The Magical Power of Pantone Colors.

Get a general knowledge of Pantone: what it is, how to narrow down your color selection, and how these colors can impact your brand.

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The Importance Of Creating A Content Calendar

Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20234 min read

The Importance Of Creating A Content Calendar

Posting to social media sounds easy enough; however, it takes a lot of time and effort to create that content. That’s why you need a calenda

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20233 min read

What Is Your Time Really Worth?

Why it's a good idea to hire out your design work. Don't treat yourself like a free source of labor.

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20233 min read

Why You Need a Marketing Budget

Why you should budget for marketing in your small business. Plus, small steps you can take to promote your services for free.

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Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20233 min read

The Step-By-Step Journey to Establishing Your Brand

Your business identity sets the tone for your relationships with customers. Customers decide where they stand in relation to your products o

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The Importance of Marketing Your New Business

Jeanette Johnson

Jan 13, 20233 min read

The Importance of Marketing Your New Business

Keeping a new business going can be tough. The right legwork, done early, can change everything. What is "marketing"? Why is it important?

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