Perspectives
A collection of resources, including guides, how-to articles, worksheets, and more.
Understanding the customer journey
Understanding the concept of a funnel is an effective way to understand how potential customers become loyal patrons of your business.
Your marketing assessment checklist
Every organization's marketing landscape is unique. Evaluating your marketing maturity involves looking at every facet, from understanding your company's profile to dissecting your operations and processes. Let's dive into a comprehensive audit process that can serve as a checklist for assessing your marketing's current state and determining areas of improvement.
Evaluating the true impact of your marketing efforts
Determining the true value of marketing endeavors goes beyond mere numbers. For small businesses, adopting a nuanced understanding of ROI can yield a more holistic picture.
The hidden costs of underestimating marketing tools
While every dollar counts in the ecosystem of startups and small businesses, strategic investments in marketing tools can be pivotal to growth. Yet, there's a prevalent trend to opt for makeshift or free tools.
Why a 'jack-of-all-trades' marketer isn't always the answer for small businesses
Startups and small businesses, in their early stages, often find solace in hiring a generalist marketer, believing one person can handle the vast realm of marketing tasks. While such marketers are commendably versatile, is this truly an optimal approach?
When startups and SMBs should and shouldn't go solo in marketing
In the dynamic realm of startups and small businesses, the 'Do It Yourself' (DIY) approach often feels like a natural choice, especially in marketing. While self-reliance has its merits, understanding when to seek external expertise can mean the difference between effective growth and stagnation.
Understanding the cost of marketing
For small businesses and startups, budgeting is often a tightrope walk. As essential as marketing is, apprehensions about its costs—both apparent and hidden—can lead many to hesitate. We’ll demystify the expenses associated with marketing and compare the potential pitfalls of cutting corners with the long-term value of smart investments.
The transformational power of marketing foundations
In the bustling world of startups and small businesses, effective marketing is the linchpin for success. This piece addresses the common oversight of treating marketing as an afterthought and underscores the significance of a strategic approach.
Jump start your marketing with a fractional CMO
Small business owners and startup founders wear many hats, but at some point, marketing must be established to reach new customers and grow the business. That’s where a fractional CMO can help.
A step-by-step guide to conversion rate optimization (CRO)
While every organization is different, there are fundamental principles to guide any insights-driven organization.
Common traits in digital-leading companies
HBR's look at the digital divide between digital leaders and digital laggards. It all comes down to collecting and acting upon data in real-time.
How to apply attribution
Marketing attribution, fractional attribution, or multi-touch attribution (MTA) are terms defining the same concept, however the underlying methodology and algorithm are not universally agreed upon.
How to scale your marketing organization
As your company grows in size and sales, your marketing efforts will need to scale along with it.
Mastering marketing: A comprehensive guide to hiring a CMO or marketing advisor
With so many different types of marketing roles available, it can be challenging to know which one is best suited to your business needs.