Beyond Aesthetics: How A Website Can Transform Your Business
In the digital age, having a website is no longer enough. In today’s competitive landscape, your website needs to be more than just an online brochure; it needs to be a powerful tool that drives results for your business. We believe an effective website goes beyond aesthetics; it’s about creating strategic experiences that convert visitors
The Perils of Being Too Casual in Business Communication: Why “Hey” Might Not Cut It
In the fast-paced world of business, communication is key. With email and text messages as primary means of professional correspondence, the lines between formal and informal communication have blurred. While a friendly tone is often appreciated, it’s crucial to strike the right balance, especially when reaching out to new prospects or clients. One common pitfall
Was it something I said?
Everything seemed to be going so well. Client feedback indicated they were pleased with the work submitted. When the project was to advance to the next stage and my talents required, the client said they would reach out to schedule the next meeting. It has now been a while – a long while – since
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Growing your email list is more important than ever
In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses need to keep up with the latest communication trends to reach out to their clients effectively. While social media is undoubtedly a crucial tool, email marketing continues to be an effective way to communicate with clients, customers and prospects. In this blog post, I’ll explore: why email is crucial
CA14’s partner Grant Lee helps Filipino women in business
Chartered Professional Marketer, Grant Lee, works from his winter home in Villasis, Pangasinan, Philippines to provide marketing services to private sector clients in Canada and the USA through AGL Marketing Limited and CA14.
In addition to his private sector work since 1998, he volunteers his services to Catalyste+ (formerly CESO) to help micro and small businesses outside of Canada improve marketing strategy, tactics, and technology to increase sales or advance a notion.
Do you hear what I hear?
How are your listening skills? I am not talking about just hearing what someone is saying, but really listening. I was recently reminded about how important listening is when writing some training materials on active listening for a sales audience. Generally we listen to gain or confirm information, however, the skill of active listening involves
Tips for staffing an event booth
Staffing a booth at an event like a trade show or career fair is an effective and efficient way to deliver a consistent message to audiences by speaking directly to people, displaying compelling graphics, and distributing printed material that messages the audience directly. The challenge to most small businesses is fielding competent people to staff
Two easy and overlooked tactics to promote your business
Email In North America, email messaging remains a powerful communications medium and promotion activity. But have you ever taken your own email signature seriously? It is common for micro and small business entrepreneurs to send several email messages a day, completely overlooking the value of the signature to promote their company at no cost. An
Defining generations or marketing communications needs careful consideration
Experience in marketing professional services and some lines of products for thirty years has left me with a handful of life lessons that I wish I had known in the beginning. One is about communicating to the “generations.” When I started, there were few opportunities to study marketing in Ontario. The topic was buried in