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Marketing and Sales

Everything you need to know about marketing to drive new sales, and how to keep your existing customer base.

Latest in Marketing News: Advice, Tips and Resources

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Repeat Business: 7 Ways to Keep Your Customers Coming Back
By Sean Peek | April 10, 2024

Repeat business can improve cash flow and ROI, promote your brand and help you better target customers. Learn seven strategies for earning repeat business.

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4 Tips for Reengaging Past Clients
By Jamie Johnson | April 10, 2024

Reengaging past clients can create new business and save money. Learn strategies for reengaging former clients and the benefits of client reengagement.

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How to Use Customer Feedback to Your Advantage
By Jennifer Dublino | April 10, 2024

Customers provide valuable insights into your business operations. Learn how to gather and take advantage of customer feedback to improve your business.

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Back to Black: How to Combat a Decline in Sales
By Jennifer Post | April 10, 2024

How do you combat declines in sales when the economy is to blame? See how one business turned its sales around in two years.

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7 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Customer Service
By David Gargaro | April 10, 2024

Businesses use texting to support customer service strategies and boost customer satisfaction. Learn seven ways to use text messages for customer service.

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How to Choose the Best Call Center Software
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Think you know what call center software does? Think again. In the last five years, it's evolved, integrating with SMS, messaging apps, video calls and more.

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Freshworks CRM Review and Pricing
By Nadia Reckmann | April 10, 2024

Freshworks CRM is a comprehensive solution with extensive analytics tools and sales features. Learn why Freshworks is the best CRM for sales managers.

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Salesforce CRM vs. Zoho CRM
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Salesforce CRM and Zoho CRM are excellent customer relationship management platforms for sales, marketing and communication. Here's how they compare.

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Textline Review and Pricing
By Mark Fairlie | April 10, 2024

Textline offers robust communication and security features. Learn why it's our choice for the best text message marketing service for large businesses.

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PR Nightmares: What You Can Learn From the Biggest Blunders
By Julie Thompson | April 08, 2024

Business owners can learn a lot from PR mistakes made by some of the biggest companies. Here are a few key public relations lessons.

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How Your Product Packaging Can Win Buyers’ Hearts
By Julie Thompson | April 05, 2024

Find out how product packaging can win over customers, and get tips for successful packaging strategies.

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9 Ways to Build a Positive Sales Culture
By Megan Totka | April 04, 2024

A successful sales team is the lifeblood of your company. Learn how to develop a healthy, positive sales culture that fosters success for your business.

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How Much Does Customer Service Training Cost?
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Customer service can make or break a company's success. Learn the costs and types of customer service training and how training can benefit your business.

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Stand Out: 5 Ways to Combine Traditional and Digital Marketing
By Kelly Bosetti | April 04, 2024

Digital marketing helps businesses reach a vast online audience, but traditional marketing can help consumers find your brand. Learn to combine the two.

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Features of Call Center Systems
By Sean Peek | April 04, 2024

Call center systems can improve customer service and sales calls. Learn their features and capabilities and how your business can incorporate call centers.

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6 Tips to Improve Your Social Media Presence
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

Social media marketing is an effective and affordable way to connect with your target market. Follow these tips to strengthen your social media presence.

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Entrepreneurs, Take Note: 5 Trends in Online Purchasing Habits
By Jennifer Dublino | April 04, 2024

E-commerce stores must stay on top of consumer shopping behavior. Learn about consumer trends and how to attract online customers via e-commerce platforms.

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How to Boost Online Awareness of Your Brand
By Devon Vocke | April 03, 2024

Without effective brand awareness, your business will get buried by the competition. Here's how to make your business stand out online.

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Make It Memorable: Tips for Creating an Effective Brand Name
By Jennifer Dublino | April 03, 2024

Your brand's name is the foundation for all your future marketing and sales communications. Follow these tips to make it the best possible brand name.

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Marketing Fail: 5 Customers Who Want to Destroy Your Business
By Andrew McDermott | April 02, 2024

Predatory customers are hurting your business. Learn the five types of toxic customers you may face and how to stop marketing to them.

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The Psychology of Choice: How Your Business Can Leverage Customer Decision-Making
By Jamie Johnson | April 01, 2024

The psychology of choice means the more options we have, the less likely we are to make a decision. Learn how to use this to your business's advantage.

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Time for Change: When to Rebrand and How to Begin the Process
By Julie Thompson | April 01, 2024

Businesses rebrand for various reasons, including growth and new market outreach. Learn how to begin rebranding and what rebranding mistakes to avoid.

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Your Best Asset: The Power of Customer Loyalty and its Significance
By Max Freedman | April 01, 2024

Attracting and retaining customers is crucial for a business' long-term growth. Learn why customer loyalty is critical and how to build and maintain it.

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Changing Perception: Simple Ways to Improve Your Customers’ Waiting Experience
By Jamie Johnson | April 01, 2024

Long waits are frustrating for customers and can cost you their business. Follow these easy tips to improve your customers' waiting experience.

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How New-Age Social Media Marketing Is Changing and What You Need to Know
By Aaron Irmas | April 01, 2024

Social media marketing is effective for brands, but it's evolving rapidly. Learn how to leverage social media marketing today and identify future trends.

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How to Create Community Around Your Brand
By Jennifer Dublino | April 01, 2024

Cultivating a fan community around your brand and products can create marketing and retention opportunities. Learn how to build a robust brand community.

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5 Strategies for Building Brand Trust Through Video
By Joe Forte | April 01, 2024

Video marketing brings brand exposure while building trust with customers. Learn five strategies for building brand trust and customer loyalty with video.

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12 Best Ways to Use Business Texting
By David Gargaro | April 01, 2024

Text message marketing can be a big benefit to a business. Learn 12 ways to use business texting to streamline operations and the benefits of SMS marketing.

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Learn by Example: 5 Successful Small Business Marketing Campaigns
By Sean Peek | April 01, 2024

Marketing is especially important for small businesses that want to expand their reach. Learn how five businesses found success with impactful campaigns.

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5 Steps to Engaging Your Audience on Social Media
By Rachelle Gordon | April 01, 2024

Social media followers are key to growing your brand reputation. Learn how to engage your social media audience with strategic content and other practices.