Small Business Marketing
41mBeginner2025-06-17
Authors

Brad Batesole
Marketing Thought Leader, Chief Learning Officer at Madecraft
Course details
Explore the essentials of small business marketing with expert Brad Batesole, who guides you through effective strategies to maximize impact with limited resources. Learn how to set specific marketing goals, apply the concept of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), and create a unique value proposition. Discover how to segment your customer base, engage with social media, and utilize tools like the ICE scoring method to prioritize marketing activities. Gain insights into leveraging growth mindset strategies, experimenting with marketing campaigns, and understanding your target audience through data analysis. Find out how branding, storytelling, and customer feedback can elevate your business's identity and reach. When you complete this course, you'll have the confidence to navigate the complexities of small business marketing and implement actionable strategies tailored to your unique needs.
Learning objectives
Define the essential elements of a small business marketing plan.
Identify your target market and understand customer behavior.
Develop a clear and compelling brand message.
Evaluate and select the most effective marketing channels for your business.
Plan and launch a social media campaign to maximize engagement.
Analyze advertising options, including paid and organic strategies.
Measure marketing results using data-driven approaches and tools.
Decide when to handle marketing in-house or hire a professional.
Learning objectives
Define the essential elements of a small business marketing plan.
Identify your target market and understand customer behavior.
Develop a clear and compelling brand message.
Evaluate and select the most effective marketing channels for your business.
Plan and launch a social media campaign to maximize engagement.
Analyze advertising options, including paid and organic strategies.
Measure marketing results using data-driven approaches and tools.
Decide when to handle marketing in-house or hire a professional.
Skills covered
Small Business MarketingSmall Business and EntrepreneurshipMarketingOne-Off
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Maximizing small business growth
1. Getting Started with Small Business Marketing
- 02 - Small business marketing challenges
- 03 - Establishing your goals
- 04 - Adopting a growth mindset
2. Laying the Foundation for Marketing Your Small Business
- 05 - Developing a marketing approach
- 06 - Identifying your buyer
- 07 - Creating a good story
3. The Building Blocks of Small Business Marketing
- 08 - Exploring the marketing funnel
- 09 - The value of a brand
- 10 - What is your brand
4. Marketing Channels for Your Small Business
- 11 - Picking your marketing channels
- 12 - Creating campaigns
5. Advertising Opportunities for Your Small Business
- 13 - Getting started with social media
- 14 - Planning for SEO
- 15 - Using video in marketing
- 16 - Deciding to use paid ads
- 17 - How much to spend on marketing
6. Getting Help for Your Small Business
- 18 - When to hire help
- 19 - How to hire help
7. Measuring Results
- 20 - Know your data
- 21 - Solicit feedback often and early
Conclusion
- 22 - Putting your marketing plan to action