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Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on November 04, 2020
My number one tip? Create a focused experience for your user. Don't EVER drop someone in a page full of options. Overwhelmed people don't buy, they leave.  (more) My number one tip? Create a focused experience for your user. Don't EVER drop someone in a page full of options. Overwhelmed people don't buy, they leave. 

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on February 25, 2020
This is a tough one. I don't know about you but I'm bombarded with emails daily. I would suggest that you encapsulate your offer without telling them exactly what it is. Not spammy but irresistible. It's a fine line I know.   Cold emails are a tough strategy. A better strategy might be joining... (more) This is a tough one. I don't know about you but I'm bombarded with emails daily. I would suggest that you encapsulate your offer without telling them exactly what it is. Not spammy but irresistible. It's a fine line I know.   Cold emails are a tough strategy. A better strategy might be joining some groups on linkedin that fit the brand persona of your client. Or go to a trade show where people can meet you in person and are actually looking for connections.   If a few people mark your emails as spam (which they technically might be if they are cold), your email will be flagged. So tread with caution. Figure out what your numbers are. How many of these additional clients can you add on per month without getting more staff? Aim for that with something that has a higher return rate than cold emails.

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on February 18, 2020
This is why we specialize in Review and Reputation management.  If you can get more of your happy customers to write reviews, the few negative ones will be a small percentage. Looking at your reviews can be an emotional thing- when #Squeakywheelsyndrome seems to dominate the review... (more) This is why we specialize in Review and Reputation management.  If you can get more of your happy customers to write reviews, the few negative ones will be a small percentage. Looking at your reviews can be an emotional thing- when #Squeakywheelsyndrome seems to dominate the review platforms.  We can help. 

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on February 05, 2020
I’d like to nominate Mandaline Godown of Be Bold Studio. She is an incredible leader who has been serving the tech + startup ladies of our community for 10 years by leading our local chapter of SheSays!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma... (more) I’d like to nominate Mandaline Godown of Be Bold Studio. She is an incredible leader who has been serving the tech + startup ladies of our community for 10 years by leading our local chapter of SheSays!   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ma...

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on February 05, 2020
Such an important point! Local businesses do more than just keeping money circulating in town- they’re a vital part of the look and feel of a community. Hopefully this will be the year for more communities to prioritize supporting local businesses. (more) Such an important point! Local businesses do more than just keeping money circulating in town- they’re a vital part of the look and feel of a community. Hopefully this will be the year for more communities to prioritize supporting local businesses.

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on January 17, 2020
Trello, Toggl and Wave apps (more) Trello, Toggl and Wave apps

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on December 05, 2019
Is your marketing focused on a particular community? I'm reminded of Bhakti Chai (a local company) that donated a portion of sales to help women in underdeveloped areas of India. This appealed to their target market and even though the donation was relatively small (maybe 2% of net sales) their... (more) Is your marketing focused on a particular community? I'm reminded of Bhakti Chai (a local company) that donated a portion of sales to help women in underdeveloped areas of India. This appealed to their target market and even though the donation was relatively small (maybe 2% of net sales) their promotion of it felt like a 'feel good news story' not a an ad for chai...  See what I mean? Also, so many other questions: Where are you selling online? Do you have in-person sales anywhere? Have you tried wholesaling to appropriate businesses? What about donating (ONE) item to different fundraisers? Have you been using Instagram effectively? It's hard to answer a question like this out of context! Warmly, Karen

Karen from Johnson County Local Answered this on February 18, 2019
Solving their problems in a way that benefits them. (more) Solving their problems in a way that benefits them.