A study by HubSpot found that out of those cold emails (cold outreach marketing) sent, 33% get a neutral or somewhat positive response from consumers. This percentage is remarkably high considering that outbound marketing calls have a 94% extremely negative to a slightly negative response. Cold emailing has gotten a bad rap of being called spam. The truth is, businesses are at many stages in their life cycle. Some are struggling with reaching influencers or social engagement, while others are expanding and need to maintain connections that can help them grow. So why do outbound cold emails work? They work…
Read MoreWhen most people contact me for a free consultation, they usually ask about the usual digital marketing services: copywriting, social media, and website development. And that’s great! That’s my bread and butter. Writing blogs, creating social media posts, and building beautiful websites are three cornerstones of a comprehensive digital marketing strategy. But as we continue to talk, these potential customers are often surprised by the sheer number of services we offer here at Jennie Lyon Digital Marketing and Virtual Assistant Services! You’d be stunned at how many different things an experienced virtual team can do for your small business. Podcasting,…
Read MoreOver the last year and a half, many people have been shocked that working from home does not always lead to a healthier business-life balance. In fact, working from home can often make things much, much trickier! Of course, that isn’t a big surprise to most small business owners out there. Those of us who have experienced working from home know how easy it can be to drive ourselves to the bone, burning the candle at both ends, sometimes for years at a stretch. Your body and mind need time to recover from a hard day’s work. Usually, that’s done…
Read MoreAs a small business owner, I really dislike being locked into a contract. I’ve heard horror stories from my clients who got locked into long-term contracts with a firm that didn’t deliver what they promised! Now, I’m not bad-mouthing my competitors here! The aim of countless virtual assistant firms out there is to help your business succeed. When you’re running a small business, you need to have flexibility, especially when you’re first starting out. Your income might not be predictable and having a big fixed cost can become a nightmare for your budget. With many reputable virtual assistant firms, you don’t…
Read MoreHave you taken the time to think about how people get to your website? A sales funnel is key. Even though we are firmly in the age of the internet, there are countless small businesses out there that maintain a “real world” focus on their company. The online part of their business isn’t given as much thought and focus as it should. First off, online IS the real world. Everything we do is online nowadays. Even before the pandemic hit, online sales and interactions were starting to outnumber in-person interactions. And now, well, there isn’t even a contest. Just look…
Read MoreDo you have big business plans for the new year? With the previous year in the rearview mirror, I’ve been putting a ton of thought into revamping my business plan. I’m a firm believer in coming up with a new business plan every January (And then of course, I revisit it quarterly to see if I need to tweak it). In this year’s plan, I’ve been specifically focusing on ways I can grow my brand through digital marketing. Branding encompasses everything in a business, including your personality. Your personality, goals, business sense, beliefs, everything goes directly into your brand. And…
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