Accountants and Tax Preparation Pros Need A Digital Marketing Plan To Succeed Standing out from the crowd in the financial services and tax prep online space has become increasingly difficult. The plethora of low cost website builders and social media platforms has allowed businesses of all sizes to throw their hats into the ring. The competition is after the same clients as you, so what are you going to do about it? We asked dozens of financial marketing experts at firms such as Berdon, LLP as well as digital marketing experts with experience in the tax prep field and 10…
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Developing new business is a part of any financial advisor’s day, whether to keep pace as others move on from your practice or add to your bottom line. You could ask your clients for referrals, but this is, at best, uncomfortable and, at worst, could puncture your client’s image of you as a success. So, what other tactics are there? If you need to expand your marketing efforts, it’s time to consider nontraditional ways of business development. Here are seven new ways to market yourself and your business. Key Takeaways Developing new business should be worked into your schedule for…
So you’ve learned how to start a business—now it’s time to promote it. Marketing your small business spreads the word about the incredible products you have to sell. Not promoting your business means your chances of making money online any time soon will be slim. But your customer’s attention is being pulled from pillar to post. Big brands with big marketing budgets drive the cost of advertising sky high. Not to mention social media channels changing their algorithms, making it even harder for small businesses to reach the audiences they build. It’s not all doom and gloom. You can stand…
In a field where channels, budgets and audience behaviors can change in a matter of days, being a successful marketer means your skills need to adapt just as quickly. Fortunately, there are tons of free and inexpensive marketing resources available online to help you stay ahead. Whether you’re looking to advance your skills for a particular project or simply for professional development, the information you need is right at your fingertips. You just need to know where to look. To help start your search, we rounded up some of the best marketing resources that have helped us make an impact.…
Marketing tools are the invisible foundation of a strong marketing strategy. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of online marketing tools out there, and they vary in price and ease of use. If you’re a small business owner, the cost of these tools alone can feel unwieldy, and choosing the best fit for your marketing efforts may seem challenging. Here’s a list of the types of marketing tools you’ll need, organized by marketing category. The tools covered are best in class and most are affordable or free. Types of marketing tools The different types of marketing tools you’ll need fall…
Nearly everything you used to do in person is online in some way: banking, ordering groceries, socializing—the list goes on. Yet while the world is increasingly digitized, there are many reasons why, in the world of business, offline marketing still holds value. Offline marketing can be a truly effective way to engage with your customers. Many enjoy being wooed by brands in a variety of ways; discovering them through research, word of mouth, or compelling advertisements or collaborations. There’s a lot of customer fun to be had away from phones and computers. Abandoning offline marketing efforts to keep things exclusively…
In its simplest form, affiliate marketing is promoting goods or services that are not your own. You first establish a website, blog, or social media channel and join affiliate programs. The program will provide you with a link to display on your platforms, then you get a commission when someone clicks on your link and buys the affiliate product.Affiliate marketing is also a multi-billion-dollar global industry. By 2022, the affiliate marketing industry will be valued at $12 billion, three times its 2015 value. With these figures in mind, it’s no wonder that many people use affiliate marketing to supplement their…
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Pro Tip If you think you might one day apply to graduate school, consider attending an undergrad program at a university you’d like to attend for your master’s. This can sometimes help you get your foot in the door of a desired graduate program. Consider Your Future Goals What are your professional goals? Marketing is a broad career field with positions available in many different roles in many different industries. There are also many types of professional certifications for marketing careers, so where you went to school could be even more important. If you think you’d like to enter the…
Online marketing is a catch-all term for the collection of marketing strategies to expand your business through the internet. There are many strategies, tools, and techniques involved with online marketing. Once you’re familiar with them, you’ll see how powerful online marketing can be in helping to drive your business forward. Learn how online marketing works, the most popular types, and how to create an online marketing strategy to meet your business goals. What is online marketing? Online marketing, also known as digital marketing or internet marketing, encompasses the many ways of promoting products, services, and brands via the internet. This…