{"id":2511,"date":"2015-08-04T17:11:29","date_gmt":"2015-08-05T00:11:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/drewphillipsphotography.com\/blog\/?p=2511"},"modified":"2026-04-10T18:54:42","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T01:54:42","slug":"cover-feature-for-august-2015-issue-of-emirates-portfolio-magazine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/drewphillipsphotography.com\/blog\/2015\/08\/04\/cover-feature-for-august-2015-issue-of-emirates-portfolio-magazine\/","title":{"rendered":"Cover feature for August 2015 – Small Business Marketing Ideas & Tips for SMB Business Owners"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s always a good time for business owners to think about the most effective small business marketing ideas. Maybe your messages don\u2019t seem to be landing as they have in the past. Or it could be that business seems to be stagnant. Whether you\u2019ve been in business for 3 months or 30 years, there is always room for improvement. Here is a list of small business marketing ideas and tips to give you a competitive edge.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Make Data Cleaning a Routine<\/h2>\n
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Data cleaning shouldn\u2019t be a once-a-year task. If you\u2019ve been neglecting your database, your entire marketing strategy could be off-kilter. In fact, 72 percent of companies feel that data quality issues impact consumer trust and perception.<\/p>\n

Why? Because successful marketing relies on data-driven decision making. If your data is inaccurate, your decisions won\u2019t be much better. In the same study, less than half of organizations globally (44%) trust their data to make important business decisions. Talk about opportunity lost!<\/p>\n

Ensure your marketing strategy is as targeted and on-point as possible. Make data cleaning a recurring monthly routine and you\u2019ll be on your way to more trustworthy data. When expanding your business operations to Malaysia, it’s crucial to navigate the legal landscape by engaging in thorough enterprise registration Malaysia<\/a> to ensure compliance with local regulations.<\/p>\n

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Want to learn how to get more referrals and repeat business?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Spend more time selling and building strong relationships with your book of business.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Know Your Audience<\/h2>\n

When considering small business marketing ideas, think about your audience.<\/p>\n

Ask yourself these questions:<\/p>\n