Marketing Tips for Small Business, From the People Actually Doing It

Running a small business means wearing every hat — including the marketing one. That's where we come in. Below, you'll find practical marketing tips for small business owners covering everything from social media and SEO to email campaigns and local advertising — the same strategies we use for our own clients, broken down so you can put them to work today.


New posts go up regularly, so bookmark this page and check back often. Browse the topics below to find the tips that fit where your business is right now.

Consultants reviewing a sales funnel to measure marketing ROI across the revenue system
By Craig Andrews • October 11, 2026
Is your marketing working? You can't tell from marketing alone. How to measure ROI across your whole revenue system, from lead quality to retention.
By Craig Andrews • October 4, 2026
If leadership sends mixed messages, your team and your marketing pass them on. What leadership coach Devi McFadden taught us about clarity, trust and AI.
Two people in business suits shaking hands in a professional setting
By Craig Andrews • August 3, 2026
Sales and marketing "alignment" is easy to say and hard to prove. Here are the marketing-side signs it's real — a system, the data, and a promise your brand can keep.
Small business owner realizing they've outgrown DIY marketing
By Emilia Andrews • July 30, 2026
Not sure when to hire a marketing agency? These are the signs your small business has outgrown DIY marketing and needs a real partner.
Desk with computer monitor, papers, and stacked cash beside a large upward arrow on a blue background
By Emilia Andrews • July 29, 2026
Earned, owned, and paid media explained for small businesses — what each does, how they work together, and where to focus your budget first.
Man in navy shirt placing sticky notes on a whiteboard with headings for user-generated content and engagement
By Emilia Andrews • July 28, 2026
Brand vs. lead generation: where should a small business spend first? How to sequence the two so your marketing builds a foundation and drives leads.
White paper with “Good Price” revealed through torn yellow paper
By Emilia Andrews • July 27, 2026
Disconnected marketing quietly drains small business budgets. See the real cost of scattered tactics — and what a connected marketing system saves.
Person working at a desk in a stylish office, with laptop, papers, and tall plants nearby.
By Craig Andrews • July 26, 2026
Marketing gets the lead; a weak first 15 seconds throws it away. Here's how to protect the marketing dollars you already spent — with intake, data, and a strong Google Business Profile.
Small business owner reviewing marketing attribution data to see what's actually working
By Emilia Andrews • July 23, 2026
Marketing attribution for small business, in plain English: how to tell which efforts actually drive leads and revenue, even with phone and offline sales.
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