Marketing

Surf the Boards

Not sure what boards to set up on Pinterest? Here are some ideas.In addition to offering another place to showcase your wares, Pinterest provides the opportunity to learn more about your customers by giving you... more »

Want More Traffic? Hit the Road

If you're tired of waiting for customers to come to you, why not go to them? Taking your store to new venues is a great marketing strategy when done right. Katie Goodine loves home parties.... more »

Sales Surge
on Small Business Saturday

Gift retailers cash in on second annual event which spurred an estimated 
103 million Americans to shop at independently owned businesses. Elizabeth Sullivan was ready. In anticipation of Small Business Saturday, November 26, the co-owner... more »

Attention, Shoppers!

Signs advertising sales can be fun and attention-grabbing; they need not reek of desperation. An effective sign is:1 VisibleAn effective sign is large and legible enough to grab shoppers' attention.2 CreativeAn effective sign is creative... more »

Scoring Sales with Small Business Saturday

During the holiday shopping season, you need every tool in your arsenal to boost your bottom line. Here's one designed to drive customers to your store the Saturday after Black Friday. Buying local makes a... more »

Making Web Communications Mobile-Friendly

You send out email blasts and your store has a powerful website. But all that would be pointless if your customer couldn't see either with her mobile device. Here's how to make your communications mobile-friendly.... more »

Overcoming Bloggers Block

You already know that a blog is a great way to promote your store on the Internet. And unlike Facebook and Twitter, a blog offers you more freedom in terms of length and content. Yet... more »

Sweet Tweets

What makes a good "tweet?" One that lets your branding-your voice-come through loud and clear. Here's a sampling of what works-and what doesn't. From @CardsPR"Sweet. Teary. I love this lady! ~Sniff~ http://blog.hallmark.com/2010/01/22/a-lifetime-of-cards/"This is even shorter... more »