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Show you care with a strong cause marketing strategy

Building a better community can help your business. We share ideas for developing a cause marketing strat...

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Show you care with a strong cause marketing strategy – Canada

Doing good in the community is good for business. We share tips on creating a cause marketing strategy, f...

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The best small business giveaways to celebrate BDC Small Business Week – Canada

Make the most of Small Business Week 2022 with our updated annual list of ideas and small business giveaw...

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4 tips for a better hybrid shopping experience – Canada

People are looking for hybrid shopping options to stay long after the pandemic is over. We share tips for...

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4 tips for a better hybrid shopping experience

Hybrid shopping is here to stay. Offer customers purchasing options to choose from by trying these tips t...

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4 ways to make the most of accepting contactless payment

Customers want the convenience of contactless payment. We offer tips, like helpful signage and employee t...

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4 ways to make the most of accepting contactless payment – Canada

Thinking of accepting contactless payment? We offer 4 simple tips to make it an easy transition for you a...

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Preventing burnout in the workplace: How to keep employees healthy and productive – Canada

Accomplishing quality work and managing workload starts with an employer that prioritizes preventing burn...

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Preventing burnout in the workplace: How to keep employees healthy and productive

Preventing burnout in the workplace is an important part of keeping your team healthy, happy and producti...

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Creative employee recognition ideas for a digital world

The world has become more digital—and so can your gratitude. These creative employee recognition ideas ...

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Creative employee recognition ideas for a digital world – Canada

As the world becomes increasingly digital, so must the way we express gratitude to our team. Creative emp...

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How to keep it Zen: Tips and wellness giveaways

Small business owners are no stranger to hard work. These self-care tips and wellness giveaway ideas can ...

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How to keep it Zen: Tips and wellness giveaways – Canada

Owning a business and hard work go hand-in-hand. These self-care tips and wellness giveaway ideas can hel...

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How to snag customers with geofencing

Give customers a virtual tap on the shoulder with geofencing and marketing promo items. They’ll walk th...

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How to snag customers with geofencing – Canada

Encourage nearby customers to stop in with geofencing notifications. Use marketing promo items to get sta...

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Sell to the senses with these tips and small business giveaways

The five senses can be powerful advertising tools.

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Sell to their senses for an unforgettable experience – Canada

When you extend your brand to all five of the senses, you create an experience that customers won’t soo...

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Social media engagement tips that deserve a thumbs up

Read on to get some social media marketing ideas for small business. Then pair them with social media giv...

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Social media engagement tips that are worth the share – Canada

It may come as no surprise that 94 percent of small businesses use social media for marketing.

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Kick your new sales year into high gear – Canada

As the holidays wind down, it’s time to get creative with new year sales. Use sales swag to entice cust...

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Kick your new sales year into high gear

When it comes to your bottom line, the holidays are critical. After all, 20 to 40 percent of yearly sales...

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Market your way to the best Small Business Saturday® yet

Participating in Small Business Saturday is a great way to kick off the holiday season. With these tips a...

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5 steps to hosting a successful open house

An open house can be a great promotional tool for your small business, allowing you to introduce new prod...

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Eye-Catching Small Business Displays

You can’t judge a book by its cover.

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Eye-Catching Small Business Displays – Canada

With a little creativity and some promotional products for small business, you can pull off a wow-worthy ...

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3 effective places to ask for customer reviews

For many people, the most important information comes from your current customers.

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3 effective places to ask for customer reviews – Canada

It’s easier than ever for prospective customers to learn about your brand. In fact, information is ofte...

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Celebrate with giveaway ideas for Small Business Week

National Small Business Week is here again—and so is our annual list of Small Business Week giveaway an...

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5 insider tips to building an optimal mobile-friendly website

Mobile websites are becoming increasingly more important as customers shop on their phones. Tech promotio...

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How to be a Good Manager

Amazing leaders share several commonalities. Discover the top traits a good manager possesses.

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How to assemble an effective advisory board and why you need one

Having an advisory board can give your business a competitive edge. See how to build one and how to show ...

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How to assemble an effective advisory board and why you need one – Canada

Having an advisory board can give your business a competitive edge. See how to build one and how to show ...

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4 Ways to Improve Productivity at Work without Extra Hours

Two in three U.S. workers feel overloaded at work. Learn ways to improve productivity at work without put...

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4 Ways to Improve Productivity at Work without Extra Hours – Canada

Two in three Canadians feel overloaded at work. Learn ways to improve productivity at work without puttin...

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Skip the Discounts: 5 Alternatives to Building Customer Loyalty

For small businesses, offering discounts and rebates can be a double-edged sword.

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Skip the Discounts: 5 Alternatives to Building Customer Loyalty – Canada

Your most loyal customers are responsible for more than half of your company’s sales. Learn how to use ...

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Organize Your Office with a Little Spring Cleaning

Spring is the perfect time to clean and organize your workspace. Our office spring cleaning tips for smal...

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Organize Your Office with a Little Spring Cleaning – Canada

Spring has sprung! That means it's time to organize your office and tidy up. Get started by checking out ...

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How to Find Your Social Mission

Being a socially responsible business doesn’t just feel good; it’s also good for your bottom line. Le...

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How to Find Your Social Mission – Canada

Being a socially responsible business doesn’t just feel good; it’s also good for your bottom line. Le...

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The Best Holiday Gifts for Employees

Great gifts for employees show them they’re valued and appreciated by your organization. Check out thes...

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How to Get Referrals From Customers

Discover how to get referrals by improving client relationships.

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Customer Loyalty Programs

Learn about customer loyalty programs to help your small business increase sales, enhance reputation and ...

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Market segmentation

Is your small business looking for ways to increase profits, reduce costs and effectively reach the custo...