What to Measure for Inbound Marketing Success

In today’s data-driven world, there is a wealth of data available to you. Knowing which metrics matter, and which you can safely ignore, isn’t always easy. What figures paint an accurate picture of the buying process? Which numbers have a direct impact on the success of your inbound marketing strategy? Knowing what to measure for […]

5 Books to Read Now to Help You Grow Your Business in 2015

In today’s fast-paced world of reports, blog posts, and social updates, it’s easy to forget the importance of digging into a subject with a book. Reading a book opens up new ideas. It gives you fresh insight and alternate viewpoints. After finishing a well-written, well-thought out book, you’re left feeling empowered. Taking action after you’ve […]

The 9 Most Effective Sources of Marketing Data (and How to Leverage Them)

Marketing is well-known as one of the most creative sides of business. Still, smart marketers know that the best creative ideas are backed by cold, hard fact. Data drives the majority of marketing decisions made by small and large businesses alike. With the overload of how much data is available online today, how do you […]

10 Things Your Mama Taught You About Sales and Marketing

This month, we’re celebrating the mothers in our lives. It’s an annual tradition where we get to take a step back and look at all that our mom did for us. She cooked our meals. She washed our clothes (even when they were covered in mud.) She dried our tears. And, she taught us how […]

7 Strategies to Make Sure You’re Blogging Consistently

Did you know that to write a quality blog post, the average blogger spends one to two hours on the content? That’s according to a recent survey of bloggers done by OrbitMedia. That overwhelms a lot of business owners. You’re already struggling to find enough hours in the day, how can you afford to spend […]

Get Better Leads: 5 Ways to Improve the Quality of What Goes in Your Sales Funnel

Ah, leads. They’re your best friend and your worst nightmare. We’ve all wasted time chasing the wrong leads, so it’s understandable that thinking about them would cause some stress. But when they’re the right leads, life is good. Let’s focus on a few strategies to get better leads into your sales funnel so you spend […]

3 Sales Challenges for SaaS…and How to Overcome Them

Did you know that SaaS is growing three times faster than software? That’s according to Bjoern Lasse Herrmann from Compass. Although promising for future growth, the momentum being seen by the SaaS market comes with its fair share of challenges. Here are some of the biggest sales challenges for SaaS businesses and how your company […]

Free Trial vs. Freemium: Which Works in SaaS?

For years it was standard practice: handing out free trials like they were candy and it was Halloween. Now, more SaaS producers are shifting gears and taking a step back from the Free Trial and Freemium models. Are they really working? The Problem With Free Trials Free trials are so common these days that consumers […]

8 Ways B2B Companies Can Reach Customers Through Social Media

You post regularly but you haven’t quite managed to reach new customers using social media. No one’s clicking, no one’s commenting, and you’re watching your engagement numbers dwindle. It’s a frustrating time for B2B companies. With a few tweaks you can turn that frustration around. Here are eight ways to improve your social media marketing, reach […]

Social Media Strategy for Technology Companies

Social media strategy differs for every type of business. Technology companies require a different approach from, say, your typical shoe store. Here are some recommendations for social media strategy for technology companies to help you optimize your social media strategy for best results. First, Why You Need a Strategy Strategy, you say, why bother with […]