On their own, video and eCommerce can be very powerful marketing tools for your local business. eCommerce is ideally situated in the ‘purchase’ stage of the customer journey because it allows you to feature products and facilitate conversions…All while reaching a...
Can Your Local Business Benefit from eCommerce?
Prior to the pandemic, shoppers preferred the benefits and experiences associated with shopping in physical stores. But the 2020 lockdowns fueled seismic changes in buyer behavior including a surge in online shopping, even among older shopper demographics. In the...
How Can Live Social Shopping Help Your Local Business Grow
Live social shopping is a fast-growing trend within the ecommerce and social commerce marketing categories. Live social shopping is one specific format within the broad social commerce category where the buying happens during a live-streamed video with real-time...
Is Cost-Plus a Viable Pricing Tactic?
Cost-Plus Pricing, also known as markup pricing, is a pricing strategy where a company determines the selling price of a product or service by adding a fixed percentage (the markup) to total costs. This strategy is straightforward and ensures the company covers its...
Is Sustainable Competitive Advantage Possible in Today’s Marketplace?
In today’s dynamic marketplace ‘sustainable competitive advantage’ is often considered a myth largely because, in this rapidly changing business landscape, it’s nearly impossible to maintain a single, long-term advantage due to factors like technological disruption,...
What is Social Commerce and How Can It Help Your Local Business?
Social media is prevalent in our everyday lives. As of January, 2025 63.9% of the world’s population use social media which equates to an astonishing 5.24 billion people. As well, on average people spend 2 hours and 20 minutes per day using social media. The most...
What is a Marketing Plan Evaluation and How Can it Help Your Local Business?
Your marketing plan is the foundation of your business’ sales and revenue strategy. Your plan should be constantly reviewed and updated to match current market trends, competitive developments, and business priorities. To ensure alignment between your marketing...







