When choosing a service company, people look for providers that live up to their expectations and companies that do what they say. My serial entrepreneur parents had a service company that I grew up with. Here are some of the best tips I've gleaned. Put Homeowners at Ease If you provide
Marketing and Advertising for Mergers and Acquisitions
That's right, Terra L. Fletcher does M&A for M&A. Communicating through a transition is crucial; you need to tell employees, vendors, customers, and the community that a company is changing hands. You must answer “What’s next?”, allay fears, and create relationships. How do you minimize
Use Frequency to Build Trust
You know sales come from getting people to like and trust you. How do you get people to like and trust you? Frequency. Frequency builds both like and trust. The more times you hear something, the more likely you will remember the message and believe it. Frequency in ads increases their
Lessons Learned From a Marketing Contest
It's that time of year when I am asked to judge a marketing contest. For confidentiality reasons, I won't reveal details of the contest, but what I will share is the lessons learned. I always watch for trends, patterns, highlights, and opportunities for improvement. 1. Print is Strong The
Decode Marketing Jargon
Working with professional marketers, investors, and executives is one of the best ways to improve your business. But to ask the right questions and choose the right professionals, you'll need to understand some marketing vocabulary. Here's a little jargon to help you communicate more
Build a Basic Website
Many small business owners and freelancers get stuck trying to create their own websites. They fall into the trap of wasting time and spending too much money. Here's my time and money-saving formula for creating a nice website, fast. First of all, yes, you need a website. A website will
Sustainability, Hats, and Secondhand Shopping
I was in a specialty shop. It was snowing outside. I was wearing a hat. A store employee told me she liked my hat and asked where I got it. I told her the name of the secondhand store where I found it. She huffed, told me she would never walk into that store, and walked away. As a business
What Do I See for 2023?
Now is the time to plan for 2023! If you’re working on your marketing and communications calendar, here are a few things to consider. Video is growing, and influencer marketing will continue to help companies access niche audiences. If you’re looking to cut back on ad spending, consider