During instances when you need an expert to help you fix your faulty plumbing system, it can be tempting to hire any plumbing company you see online. But the truth is, doing so can make more harm than good because let’s face it, there are still those who offer substandard services and bogus companies that…

Charlotte is a chameleon, changing from one neighborhood to the next—busy and professional, quirky and artistic, laid-back and quintessentially Southern. The personality of the city depends on your interests and location. Whatever you’re looking for—art, food, nature, nightlife—you’ll find in the Queen City. When to Go Although Charlotte is a four-season city, fall is the time most…

Marketing is one of the most important things a business can do. Not only does marketing build brand awareness but it can also increase sales, grow businesses and engage customers. There are so many core business functions that stem from a good marketing plan that any SMB would be silly not to give it a…

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Roshni is the CMO of Foxquilt Insurance and Founder of Prosh Marketing, specializing in Go-To-Market strategies for technology startups. GETTY Developing a marketing plan for your company ensures you have a strategy to reach your target customers and provides a structured approach for tackling marketing implementation. As a chief marketing officer (CMO) or marketing leader, it…

To help ease some of that uncertainty, we’ve created this guide that’ll show you step-by-step how to create a marketing strategy that leaves no stone unturned. Let’s dive into the critical components of a complete marketing strategy in 2021, followed by some examples for further inspiration. The Importance of Customer-Driven Marketing Strategy Steps A robust…

The effectiveness of your marketing plan depends on your organization and how well your business performs as a team. A marketing plan template can help you outline the path to success. Your marketing plan should reach every facet of your company, from the mailroom to the boardroom, as every employee is a major touchpoint in…

With technology creating colossal opportunities for marketing, there are still some fundamental or basic tenets to marketing that seem to be getting lost in the translation today. The Drum looked at some of the most important factors in a strong marketing strategy that have stood the test of time. They are the following. 1. Determine…

We’re all in this together… We want you to know that we empathize. 2020 got off to a rocky start, but now that we’re almost over the hump, it’s time to prepare for your future. North Carolina, along with other states, is poised to reopen in phases. It is imperative, now more than ever, to get…

Effective marketing starts with a considered, well-informed marketing strategy. A good marketing strategy helps you define clear, realistic and measurable marketing objectives for your business. Your marketing strategy affects the way you run your business, so it should be planned and developed in consultation with your team. It is a wide-reaching and comprehensive strategic planning…