Blogs

Your website may be working. But is it working hard enough to bring in the new business that will help you reach your goals by the end of the year? For small and mid-sized businesses—and especially solopreneurs—your website...

Most business owners think of their website as an online brochure. But in reality, your website is often your most important salesperson. It works 24/7/365. It introduces your company to prospects before they ever speak with you. And...

Recently, Ted and I witnessed a small moment in our neighborhood while on our daily walk that unexpectedly carried a big lesson about business — and life. A group of little girls, probably around five or six years...

Cybercriminals no longer send sloppy emails filled with spelling mistakes and obvious scams. Today’s fraudulent emails are often written by AI tools that can generate polished, professional-sounding messages in seconds. Some even mimic the writing style of executives,...

How to Recognize the Symptoms — and Reignite the Spark There is something unforgettable about the early days of building a business: the energy, the optimism, and the feeling that every new client, referral, sale, and opportunity meant...

Not long ago, a solid marketing plan for a small or mid-sized business looked something like this: a decent website, maybe some Google ads, a monthly email, and word of mouth doing the heavy lifting. That approach worked...

For years, small and mid-sized businesses believed social media mattered primarily for B2C brands only. But the data tells a different story: social media is now one of the most influential channels in the B2B buying process. In...

“We’re doing everything right. Why aren’t we growing?” If you’ve ever asked yourself that question at 2 a.m. when you can’t sleep, you’re in good company. We hear some version of this at least once a week. From...

Why a smarter marketing approach is the difference between treading water and real growth. Let’s be honest: for a lot of small and mid-sized businesses, 2025 was tough. Budgets stayed tight, buyers stayed cautious, and the digital noise...

For decades, Google Search has been the digital heartbeat of the internet—connecting users to answers, brands to customers, and information to intent. But in 2025, we are witnessing a historic shift that has implications for every business that...