Filling your content pipeline when there’s no big news

If an item hits the news that’s directly relevant to your clients, then you want to weigh in. When you post a blog, share commentary on LinkedIn, or send an email about the issue while it’s still fresh, you position yourself as a trusted expert who’s paying attention to what your clients and prospects care about. But what if there’s nothing “newsworthy” or relevant to what you do or you don’t have time to comment? You can’t just stop sharing content. That’s where evergreen content comes in. It keeps your pipeline going so you get the best marketing results. (more…)

How to get more visibility with less time and effort

Content is one of the most effective ways to market your expertise. When you share useful, relevant information, you show people what you know, how you think and why they should trust you. However, creating content takes time and effort. To make it worthwhile, you can’t just use content once. That’s where “Create Once, Publish Everywhere” (or COPE) comes in. It’s a smart, efficient way to increase your visibility and stay top of mind with the people you want to reach with less time and effort and better results.

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5 steps to getting more business from your existing contacts

Growing your business isn’t just about finding new leads—it’s about maximizing the potential of those you already know. Your existing clients and contacts can become first-time or repeat customers, refer new prospects or connect you with valuable referral sources. But they won’t think of you automatically—you need to stay on their radar. So, how can you turn your network into a steady stream of opportunities? (more…)

How to get more referrals

Referrals are the lifeblood of many businesses. They come with instant credibility and trust because someone else has already vouched for you. This makes it significantly easier to convert referred leads into clients. Beyond this, studies show that referred clients have a 25% higher profit margin and a 16% higher lifetime value compared to those acquired through other methods. (more…)

How to craft the perfect marketing budget for your firm

Deciding how much to spend on marketing can feel overwhelming, especially if you have a small firm. Your resources are limited so every dollar counts. Yet, if your budget is too small, you won’t be able to grow your business. While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, here are some factors to help you make informed decisions about your marketing budget. (more…)

12 do’s and don’ts when using AI to create content

If you haven’t tried ChatGPT, Copilot or other generative artificial intelligence tools, now is the time. One way to use them is to help efficiently produce educational and marketing content to attract more clients. There are legitimate concerns about AI but the key is to treat it as a tool that can aid in content creation rather than as a replacement for human writers. (more…)

How to stay top of mind with email marketing

Are you sending regular emails to your contacts? Do you think no one pays attention to bulk emails anymore? While we all get lots of emails, studies still show a high return on investment for email marketing. When done right, email can be a cost-effective way to connect with clients, nurture leads and grow your business. (more…)

12 strategies to heat up your firm’s marketing this summer

Summer can present some unique opportunities to market your firm. Work and networking events may have slowed giving you and your staff more free time. Or, you may be able to get additional resources like interns or part-time employees. While it’s true many people go on vacation, there are also plenty of prospects, clients and referral sources around that you can market to during the summer. So, don’t neglect your marketing. Try these strategies instead: (more…)

How to use social media effectively to build your business

If there was a place where you could easily find your clients, prospects, referral sources and competitors, wouldn’t you want to be there? Every day on social media, millions of these individuals are receiving and sharing information relevant to their personal and business lives. (more…)