How many software subscriptions do you pay for each month? Each business has a unique set of needs, but if I had to guess, I’d say we are each paying for anywhere from 5-20 subscriptions in our business. Possibly more! It’s crazy, right? So many of the software tools are extremely helpful for increasing efficiency in some way, and most are actually quite affordable. What’s another $9 a month, right? Well, while some things are… Read More »My Favorite AppSumo Deals
While creating quality, unique, and problem-solving products are keys to growing your business, building a positive business relationship with your target market is also an essential factor to consider in growing and succeeding in your business. Business networking is a genuinely effective way to market your business. As I have said before, my first-ever clients in my digital marketing business were people I already knew. They trusted me enough to help them with their small… Read More »Why Relationship Building is the Key to Business Growth
Customer reviews and word-of-mouth marketing are crucial for businesses. Almost every customer reads online reviews before purchasing and trusts online customer reviews as much as recommendations from their friends and loved ones. So, it is crucial to prioritize providing excellent customer service and encouraging your customers to leave reviews and share their experiences about your products or services. The reviews of my clients are very important to me because it helps me to understand their… Read More »How to Ensure Customer Reviews and Shares
For so many business owners, it can be so hard to take a break from your business. Whether you are a solopreneur, small or large service-based company, a small business with a storefront … we all have one thing in common. It is hard to take time off! Today I want to share some of my favorite tips for preparing for time off from your business. The way that these things get put into place… Read More »Preparing for Time Off from Your Business
This week’s guest blog post was written by Jess Roe, Holistic Health and Fitness Coach. Jess focuses on the importance of incorporating consistent movement into your workday that doesn’t have to be excessive or schedule-limiting. She is awesome to work with and is filled with knowledge and encouragement. Thanks for sharing this with us, Jess! === Raise your hand if you’re working from home more often than not these days. Whether you are working for… Read More »Movement Breaks to Boost Creativity and Efficiency
Welcome to a new year, my fellow small business owners. This post includes some tips about how to plan your new year so you can be prepared for marketing your business with ease in 2023. Set Your Goals Before you can create your marketing plan for the new year, you must first determine what your goals are. I encourage you to take some time to really think about this because it’s hard to know which… Read More »How to Plan for a New Year
In today’s blog post, let’s talk about sharing value vs. self-promotion as you participate in Facebook networking groups. This is also known as sharing vs. selling, or relationship marketing. Whatever you want to call it, the logic is that offering value as you are networking with colleagues and prospects will get you a whole lot further into your sales process than hard selling. Keep reading for my top “do” and “don’t” tips so you can… Read More »How to Make Sales by Sharing Value in Networking Groups
Today, I wanted to take some time and talk about how to successfully work remotely at home. During unexpected situations when you may not be able to go to the office, and in general with a changing world that is moving more jobs to remote locations every day, you may find yourself being expected to work from home. Many people think this sounds great, while many others hate the idea. You may work great independently… Read More »How to Successfully Work Remotely at Home
There are so many ways to market your business, but today I want to talk about the importance of business networking. I started Digital Darcy in July 2019 after almost 20 years of experience in various marketing and project management roles. And, I’m here to tell you that no matter what your industry or job role, networking is essential. You’ve heard people say it’s all about who you know. I don’t fully believe that, but… Read More »How to Succeed with Business Networking
You may not know this about me, but in my previous life, I was a project manager. An efficient one who rarely missed details, if I say so myself. And today, I’m going to offer some organization tips for how you can improve your workflow! During my college internship, I planned a large trade show and was even the emcee who walked around interviewing the vendors all day. After that at the start of my… Read More »Organization Tips from a Project Manager
