How Can You Support Local Businesses During Coronavirus Outbreak?

August 21, 2020


When the world seemingly ground to a halt back in March, it was a worrying time for businesses big and small, up and down the country. When would they be able to re-open again? How can we afford to keep our employees? Will our business ever recover from this economic nightmare?

Thankfully, bit-by-bit the country has begun to open up again, and a sense of normality can be felt in our high streets, and in our local cafes, stores and local attractions. But with consumer confidence at an all-time low, it’s going to take a lot to encourage nervous shoppers to step foot inside your premises and part with their money.

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5 Tips for Crafting the Perfect Re-engagement Email

July 26, 2020


With an average person receiving 126 emails per day, it is easy for messages to get lost in the crowd. So, if your subscribers haven’t engaged with your messages in a while, the chances are your messages are getting lost in the noise or maybe your subscriber isn’t interested in hearing from your brand anymore. It is just that they haven’t unsubscribed yet.

This is where re-engagement emails can come in handy. From letting your subscribers know what they are missing out to encouraging them to come back to your brand, re-engagement emails help you do it all.

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5 Proven Ways to Connect with Customers

April 15, 2020


There are many ways you can connect with customers, but which are the most effective? Business owners are always on the lookout to find new ways to build on customer relationships, and now there are more ways than ever to do so. It’s all about discovering the most appropriate tactics that suit your business niche and target audience.

Ultimately, your main aim is to improve the experience for your customer base and allow them to reach you in the easiest way possible. You don’t have to limit yourself to a single strategy, though. There are several methods which you could combine to connect your small business with customers, as follows:

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How To Ensure Positive Reviews For Your Business

February 6, 2020


You don’t need us to tell you about the importance of good reviews for your business. You know that a good review will stand you apart from your competition. You know that a positive rating from a real person will give new customers reason to trust you. And you know that your reputation will be secured, which is good news for the overall public perception of your business.

A negative online review, on the other hand? Well, the opposite can be true, as your reputation will suffer, and you might experience a lack of new customers. As we discussed in the following article, you can turn a negative online review around, but your priority should be in ensuring you get positive reviews for the betterment of your business before bad word of mouth spreads.

So, what can you do to get those positive comments and 5-star ratings? Here are some tips we hope you find useful.

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How Businesses Need to Adapt to a New, Impatient Consumer in 2020

January 30, 2020


A new generation of consumers has arrived. Thanks to mobile phones, today’s consumers can instantly have what they want with a few taps and swipes. As a result, they are more impatient and demanding than ever.

This habit of impatience can be clearly felt in many industries. For the 2020 customer, better customer service and customer knowledge will be the distinguishing feature of the competition and the heart of a company’s success.

We’ve identified seven strategic development needs for your business to adapt to consumers in 2020.

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5 Customer Satisfaction Tips for New Retail Stores

January 7, 2020


A successful retail store will live or die by the quality of its customer service. Essentially, your customer is at the center of every decision you make from the products you sell the layout of the merchandise. While it’s a bit of a cliché to say that the customer is always right, if you want to secure a bright future for your enterprise, it’s a concept you’re going to need to take to heart and remember on a daily basis. You should be familiar with the basics of smiling and saying please and thank you (hopefully), but if you have recently opened or about to launch a new retail store, here are 5 less obvious customer satisfaction tips to keep in mind.

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4 Unique Ways to Thank Your Customers

November 19, 2019


You say it every day as a small business owner: thank you. It’s said after every transaction, before almost every “take care,” and sometimes while you’re getting to know your customers before they buy anything at all. Saying thank you is a part of your everyday language, but what about sending a thank you that lasts, one that’s memorable for years to come? Learn a few tips that will help you thank you customers through more meaningful methods.

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Retain Your Subscribers with Personalized Nurturing Campaigns

October 10, 2019


No matter the size of your email subscriber list, there’s always an opportunity to improve customer engagement. On the surface, it may seem like your email list is doing great — maybe you have thousands of email subscribers. But when you really dig in, how is the list performing?

Once you start to break it down, chances are good your retention rates may be lower than expected. If that’s the case, you’re not alone. Many companies struggle to find the right strategy to retain customers.

That’s why we are going to dive into the topic of nurturing campaigns for subscriber retention rates.

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Pros and Cons of Online Shopping

September 25, 2019


Today’s consumer is used to buying things online. With just a few clicks, you can have anything from a spatula to a car customized, ordered and on its way to your door. We have become an instant gratification society where waiting in lines is unacceptable. Whether you are a regular online shopper or you prefer to hit the mall, this list of pros and cons may surprise you.

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4 Ways to Conduct Market Research to Know Your Clients Better

July 17, 2019


For every business that becomes an international success, there are hundreds, if not thousands, that have failed and fallen by the wayside. Why? Because they couldn’t effectively identify their consumers’ needs. The businesses that succeed almost universally have one thing in common: they clearly identify what their customers want in the early stages of the business.

There is no single “best” way to carry out effective market research. Most businesses use a combination of methods to create a clear picture of the existing market and understand their customers’ needs. These are four ways to conduct effective market research in any given niche.

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