Small Business Marketing

How to Plan For Small Business Saturday

To an independent small business, Small Business Saturday is bigger than Black Friday (and Thanksgiving let’s be honest.) We want to share some tips for small business owners on how to get prepared for the big day and for shoppers looking to support them! Keep reading for more tips on how to support a small business… Continue reading How to Plan For Small Business Saturday

Email Marketing, Local SEO, Search Engine Optimize

DIY Small Business Email Marketing

Email marketing sometimes gets a bad reputation because of misuse. If you’re building a customer list just to spam them with promotions, you might as well spend those efforts somewhere else. With over 293.6 billion emails sent everyday, how can your small business compete? The answer is personalization and optimization.

Social Media

The Truth About Social Media Marketing for Small Businesses

If you’re a business owner, you should know by know that social media is an important social proof element within your organization’s marketing strategy. But how important is it? How much time should you be investing in these platforms? And how to do you measure ROI & ROAS? Let’s dig into some basics:

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NCA, Services, Small Business Marketing

Why Amazon is NOT Your Enemy

Around every corner, brick and mortar giants like Sears, and neighborhood shops alike are shutting their doors. Many people cry out that Amazon has killed the retail industry, making competition impossible. But let's summarize why Amazon is not a small business' enemy - it's an untapped tool for entrepreneurs. Over 1/2 of the Items Sold… Continue reading Why Amazon is NOT Your Enemy

SEM, SEO, Small Business Marketing

What is a Mompreneur?

Are You a Mompreneur?If you know the word, you most likely are one, so congratulations you beautiful unicorn boss babe.  The term is still widely unknown, but with female entrepreneurship on the rise, we are hoping to break the boundaries and build a real boss mom community. Tips for Moms Who Own Small Businesses Did… Continue reading What is a Mompreneur?

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NCA, SEM, SEM for Small Businesses, Services, Small Business Marketing, Uncategorized

Why Automation Can Kill Business

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say something controversial. Marketing automation can kill a business. If you're like many small business owners, you spend time listening to podcasts preaching about marketing automation. "Earn money while you sleep!" they say. "Set up chatbots that direct customers where you want them!" another has preached.… Continue reading Why Automation Can Kill Business

Small Business Marketing, Uncategorized

Should You Open a Retail Business in 2019?

Stats and thoughts mentioned below are a summary of this article published by Deloitte. The Retail Renaissance Contrary to popular belief, retail is not dead.  And small business retail is not dying due to those darn millennials shopping on Amazon.  (which by the way, we do build Amazon shops- shameless plug I know).  In fact, researchers have… Continue reading Should You Open a Retail Business in 2019?

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Services, Small Business Marketing, Uncategorized

Digital Marketing Services from TCDM

The Creative Digital Marketer is an online digital marketing service for small to mid size businesses looking to optimize their digital footprint.  We specialize in creative campaign ideation, SEO Analytics, online storefront development, and content generation. The Creative Digital Marketer Menu Online Marketing Consultant Packages FREE Website SEO Audit– Visit our form here to get… Continue reading Digital Marketing Services from TCDM