Strategic Planning for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew Before Saying Yes

Strategic Planning for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew Before Saying Yes

When one of my first marketing clients asked me to create a strategic plan, I eagerly said yes. I was excited. Confident. Slightly terrified. Because while I knew what a strategic plan was in theory, I had no real idea how to actually build one from scratch. I opened...
Mastering Social Media Ad Campaigns

Mastering Social Media Ad Campaigns

We saw an explosion of social media growth over the last decade, but that is now slowing down. Getting organic growth or hoping that people run across your page has become challenging. Since we are entering the paid social media advertising era, it is time to adjust...
The Secret Formula? KPIs.

The Secret Formula? KPIs.

As marketing professionals, we’re always aiming to improve our strategies. Let’s break the ice. First things first, what should all marketers know about? KPIs! For those of you who are unsure of what KPIs are, they stand for “Key Performance Indicators.” KPIs are used...
Why You Are Not Reaching Your Goals

Why You Are Not Reaching Your Goals

Photo By: Ronnie Overgoor No matter what industry you are a part of, to be successful you must be setting goals and achieving them. So why is it that nearly 90% of businesses fail to meet their strategic goals? With a large emphasis put on these goals at the beginning...
Tips for Effective Project Management

Tips for Effective Project Management

Effective project management is the cornerstone of success in today’s fast-paced business environment. It doesn’t matter if you’re overseeing an in-house team or working with freelance partners, it’s essential to set clear deadlines, recognize...