Small Business Marketing (2020)
1h 1mBeginner2020-04-09
Authors

Brad Batesole
Marketing Thought Leader, Chief Learning Officer at Madecraft
Course details
Every small business is different; however, the common secret of successful small businesses lies in a solid marketing plan. In this course, Brad Batesole walks you through everything you need to know about marketing your service or product effectively—regardless of your team's size or budget. Brad explains how to identify your target market, formulate your brand message, and figure out the best marketing channels. He details how to identify your advertising options, including how to plan an initial social campaign, as well as how to measure your results. Plus, he provides guidance on how to decide whether to do your own marketing or hire a professional.
Skills covered
Small Business MarketingSmall Business and EntrepreneurshipPersonaMarketing
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Maximizing small business growth
- 02 - What is meant by small business
1. Getting Started with Small Business Marketing
- 03 - Small business marketing challenges
- 04 - Establishing your goals
- 05 - Adopting a growth mindset
2. Laying the Foundation for Marketing Your Small Business
- 06 - Developing a marketing approach
- 07 - Identifying your buyer
- 08 - Segmenting your audience
- 09 - Knowing your value proposition
3. The Building Blocks of Small Business Marketing
- 10 - Exploring the marketing funnel
- 11 - Customer journey
- 12 - The value of your brand
- 13 - Marketing across the funnel
4. Marketing Channels for Your Small Business
- 14 - Picking your marketing channels
- 15 - Creating campaigns
5. Advertising Opportunities for Your Small Business
- 16 - Getting started with social media
- 17 - Planning for SEO
- 18 - Creating a content marketing plan
- 19 - Content marketing that sells
- 20 - Deciding to use paid ads
- 21 - Messaging offline
6. Getting Help for Your Small Business
- 22 - When to hire help
- 23 - How to hire help
7. Measuring Results in Small Business Marketing
- 24 - Know your data
- 25 - Solicit feedback often and early
Conclusion
- 26 - Putting your marketing plan to action