Unlocking Your Business Potential: Why Outsourcing Marketing Can Be a Game-Changer

Unlocking Your Business Potential: Why Outsourcing Marketing Can Be a Game-Changer

Running a business involves juggling numerous responsibilities, and marketing often becomes a challenging task for many business owners. While managing finances and operations demands their attention, marketing requires strategic expertise to be effective. Rather than stretching your internal resources thin, consider the benefits of professional marketing services that drive growth and build lasting relationships. Discover how Shepheard Marketing can help unlock your business potential.

Marketing for the Construction Industry

Marketing for the Construction Industry

Marketing is critical for the success of any business operation, including construction companies. According to IBISWorld, there are currently over 3.7 million construction businesses in the United States alone. This includes engineering firms, material suppliers, remodeling companies, general contractors and real estate developers. To differentiate yourself from the competition, you need to have a very effective marketing strategy.

Choosing and Implementing a CRM

Choosing and Implementing a CRM

Before the internet business was done on a local level. No matter what business you were in you could count on the patronage of everyone in the surrounding area because they simply had no other options. Today things are very different. Your clients can do business with any company, anywhere in the world. So why would they choose to do business with you? The answer is knowing your customer. Providing what they need when they need it in a friendly and professional way. To know your customers you need to be aware of every interaction they have with you. What email did they open? What button did they click? What campaign got them to take action? A CRM gives you that knowledge and with it you have a leg up on the competition.

Do You Need a YouTube Channel?

Do You Need a YouTube Channel?

More and more, people are opting to watch the news rather than read it. They would rather watch TV than read a book or even watch an adventure movie rather than go on a journey. Of course, this is a generalization and not true for everyone, but you can’t deny that watching is easier than reading - or even doing. You can convey a message easily when you spell it out for your audience, and if done well, you capture and keep their attention just long enough to deliver your message.

Hidden Dangers of Describing Your Business as "Like a Family"

Hidden Dangers of Describing Your Business as "Like a Family"

When employees are treated like family, they may feel pressured to put in excessive hours, take on extra responsibilities, and forego their personal time, all in the name of loyalty. This can lead to burnout and a lack of work-life balance, negatively impacting both the individual's well-being and their productivity.

The Ripple Effect of Late Payments: How Unsettled Invoices Impact Your Team and Business Trajectory

The Ripple Effect of Late Payments: How Unsettled Invoices Impact Your Team and Business Trajectory

First and foremost, late payments can be demoralizing for the hardworking individuals who form the backbone of your consultancy. When invoices go unpaid, the team may begin to question the stability of the business and the value of their contributions. When this happens, your fractional team may start to blame you, and can affect how responsive they are to your requests going forward. Thankfully, the team at Shepheard Marketing has stuck by me through thick and thin, and we have weathered more than our share of storms.

Unveiling the Perils of Bad Online Reviews: Navigating the Digital Landscape

Unveiling the Perils of Bad Online Reviews: Navigating the Digital Landscape

In the digital age, online reviews have become a cornerstone of consumer decision-making. Before purchasing a product or service, many individuals turn to online platforms to seek guidance from the experiences of others. While online reviews can be incredibly helpful in making informed choices, it is crucial to acknowledge the potential dangers associated with the proliferation of bad online reviews. In this blog, we will delve into the hazards of negative reviews and explore how they can impact individuals, businesses, and the overall online ecosystem.

What's the Deal with Hashtags?

What's the Deal with Hashtags?

Working in social media involves using hashtags in a strategic way. Everyone knows they have a purpose, but not everyone knows what that purpose is. Hashtags get more eyes on posts. But how many…and what type? Are some hashtags too long (or too short) and therefore detrimental to post reach? Is there a magic combination or formula for hashtag use that will get us the views and interactions we are all striving for?

Connecting Small Businesses to Their Target Market

Connecting Small Businesses to Their Target Market

Mobile Pet Shine is not the first or the last small business that will attempt their own marketing in-house. The struggle Tage faced is trying to operate his marketing while also running every other aspect of his business. He described the process as, “difficult to learn, time consuming and not cost effective. “Things fall through the cracks and if you’re not being consistent in your messaging you’re not doing it well.”