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Marketing Blogs for Small Business

Navigating the constantly evolving marketing landscape, especially with the rapid rise of AI, can be overwhelming for small business owners. We want to help you better understand marketing and the specific steps to take to grow your small business.

Our marketing blogs offer practical, actionable tips that help drive real results. Discover insights tailored to your small business, from leveraging AI to mastering digital marketing strategies. Each post is designed to improve your marketing efforts, helping you to achieve measurable growth. Dive in and advance your marketing with expert advice and actionable strategies.

AI is a must-Have skill for fractional CMOs

AI is a must-Have skill for fractional CMOs

Artificial Intelligence is no longer optional for fractional CMOs—it’s essential. Discover research-backed insights on how marketers view AI as a critical tool to amplify strategic capabilities, streamline operations, and deliver measurable results that can set them – and your business – apart from the competition.

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Customer-based budgeting

Customer-based budgeting

Explore our customer-based budgeting process designed for CMOs. This blog offers a strategic framework for aligning your marketing budget with customer acquisition and retention goals, ensuring your investments drive meaningful business growth. Discover how to gain CFO approval and set your marketing strategies on the path to success.

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Are CMO’s prepared for AI?

Are CMO’s prepared for AI?

AI is a game-changer, and CMOs must be prepared for its integration into their marketing. However, CMOs may not fully support AI in marketing or have the necessary knowledge to effectively implement it. Ultimately, CMOs who embrace AI and use it strategically will gain a significant edge over their competitors, paving the way for unprecedented growth.

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What’s working (and not) in small business marketing?

What’s working (and not) in small business marketing?

Successful marketing strategies and tactics do exist, and you don’t have to spend a fortune. If you’re a small business owner, marketing your business can be one of the most challenging parts of running a successful company. Here we’ll take a look at what is working in small business marketing today as well as what isn’t – and what you prioritize to help you succeed.

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When is it time to hire an interim CMO?

When is it time to hire an interim CMO?

If you’re a small business owner, there are times when you need to bring in the best marketing professionals available—but only temporarily. When this is the case, an interim CMO can be the perfect solution. But how do you know if it’s time to bring in an interim CMO? Let’s take a look at some common signs that indicate your company could benefit from one.

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Do you need a part-time CMO?

Do you need a part-time CMO?

Small businesses know the importance of marketing. But many don’t have the resources to bring in a full-time Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). Consider a fractional CMO, which is an experienced marketer who works on a part-time basis. Read the five signs that point to the need for one.

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