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Insights, reflections, and tips on all things marketing and branding.

Francesca Furchtgott Francesca Furchtgott

Want More Business? Start Posting On LinkedIn.

An active personal LinkedIn presence is key to any B2B growth strategy. Building your personal brand on LinkedIn can take time. But it’s an investment that will pay your business dividends in the long run.

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Francesca Furchtgott Francesca Furchtgott

The Complete Guide to Fractional CMOs

A Fractional CMO is a senior marketing leader who works for your business for a few hours per week or month. This gives you the benefit of strategic marketing thinking for a fraction of the price of a full-time hire.

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Francesca Furchtgott Francesca Furchtgott

24 Topics to Inspire Your Personal Social Media Posts

Building your brand on social media–no matter the platform–is all about connecting with your audience. They want to know the real you: where you come from, what drives you, and where you’re going. Unlock your success on social media by telling this story directly or by weaving it through the rest of your posts.

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Francesca Furchtgott Francesca Furchtgott

The Savvy Small Business Owner’s Guide to Facebook Groups

The final step in a low-effort, high-reward social media presence is to join local neighborhood and community Facebook groups. Be warned! This requires more effort than the “set it and forget it” business page. This approach works best for people who already log in to personal Facebook accounts on a regular basis.

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Francesca Furchtgott Francesca Furchtgott

The Bare Bones Facebook Page For Small Business Owners

If you are a small business owner in the home services industry, this article is for you. I will explain the three simple steps to a no-maintenance, visitor-friendly Facebook page. Once you complete them, you will not have to think about your social media again. (Well, hardly ever.)

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Francesca Furchtgott Francesca Furchtgott

Owned Social Media Is a Waste of Time

Marketing experts don’t warn small business owners that once you start posting on social media, stopping sends a negative message. A long pause in content can signal that the company is no longer in business.

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