Small business marketing may be a niche that established businesses dedicate an entire department to. However, that does not mean that smaller businesses can’t effectively reach and maintain their client base. Smaller businesses can create and sustain their brands through a variety of strategies that include online marketing as well as traditional strategies such as billboards and printed ads.
Online marketing, which encapsulates a business website and social media profiles, is a key component of any small marketing strategy for a business. A professionally designed website offers customers important information about your company including your products and services location as well as hours of operation, prices, and contact information. Small business websites can also function as an e-commerce site where you can sell products and services directly to consumers.
Small-sized businesses can employ traditional marketing strategies, in addition to their online presence. Print ads in newspapers and coupon books, as well as participating in farmers’ markets and tradeshows. A popular way to boost brand recognition is to team up with influencers. These are those with a large fan base on platforms such as Instagram or YouTube.
An effective and clear marketing plan is essential for any small business. Our research results reveal that the majority of small-sized businesses are planning to increase their marketing efforts throughout the year. Email and Facebook were the two marketing tactics which yielded the highest ROI on investment. Paid digital ads and content marketing completed the top 5. However, direct mail, SMS marketing, and Twitter had a lower return on investment.
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