Most business owners are aware of the most popular business development tools and strategies. For example, Facebook Groups and Google Analytics are ubiquitous in many circles. However, these options are not available for every entrepreneur. If you’re looking for an alternative, check out these suggestions from members of the online small business community.
Connect with potential customers outside of Facebook groups
Facebook Groups can be a powerful tool for connecting with people who share common interests. But there are other options outside of Facebook. If you want to expand your reach further or find a tool that better suits your needs, check out this blog guide post by Nicola Bleu for alternatives. This BizSugar thread contains more conversations on the topic.
Find the Best Virtual Event Strategy for Your Business
Virtual events are still going strong for many businesses. Whether you’re trying to save money or just want to attract more people in different locations, you need a strategy to make your next virtual event a success. In this post from the Social Media Hat Blog, Mike Allton shares tips for strategizing for your next big event.
Simplify your business with blockchain technology
Blockchain technology is not just for creating new cryptocurrencies. It can actually drive some powerful business improvements. So how can you make the most of this technology? Ivan Widjaya offers some tips in this SMB CEO post.
Take advantage of these SEO competition analysis tools
SEO is all about improving your own website ranking in search results above the competition opponent. Knowing what your competitors are doing may help you achieve this. This is where a competitive analysis tool comes in. Learn about the best options in this Startup Bonsai post by Adam Connell. Then head over to BizSugar to see what members are saying.
Find the perfect CMS tool for your business
CMS tools can greatly benefit businesses that use content marketing to reach consumers. One of the major players in this industry is HubSpot. But it’s not the only one. Dawid Karczewski shares some alternatives in this Ideamotive post.
Consider buying a franchise
The franchise model gives entrepreneurs the opportunity to buy an existing business system instead of starting from scratch. It’s not exactly a business tool. But the franchise you choose should give you the tools and systems to get you started quickly. Read more about getting started in this Small Biz Tipster post by Lisa Sicard.
Improve your employee onboarding process
Onboarding new employees can help your team work more efficiently. But you need a solid process to really make this system flow. In this Process Street post, Grace Donaldson offers several ways to improve the employee onboarding process.
Attract viewers and generate traffic from YouTube ads
Ads are the ideal way to reach new consumers quickly. YouTube is an ideal platform for sharing video ads. To get the most out of this tool for your online business, read this Pixel Productions post by Torrey Tayenaka.
Select LinkedIn Marketing Agency
Some businesses handle their own LinkedIn advertising and marketing. But by outsourcing to an agency, you can achieve your goals faster and achieve greater success. If you’re ready to go this route, this mvpGrow post by Eyal Katz provides tips on choosing the right way.
Get WordPress Analytics Without Google Analytics
Google Analytics is one of the most popular website development tools. But this is not the only analysis option. Learn more about WordPress analytics in this competition topic article by Ben Sibley. Then visit the BizSugar community to see more conversations on the topic.
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