Heeyyy-Ooohhh ! Calling all my small business peeps lurking out there in internet-lala-land! Welcome to next installment of the Marketing Expertise…

Weekly Small Business Marketing Update

So without further ado – here are this week’s Top 5 Small Business Marketing Links:
1. 10 Thought-Provoking Statistics That Affect Your Marketing Strategy – By Grow Smart Biz
Jump outside your tightly controlled little box – you know the one I mean – that prison-life-esque cage you call a marketing program that has chained to the same tired old routine. Like the Car’s always say “Shake it Up!” and try something new – Grow Biz Smart has some great box busting ideas!
2.  Word-of-Mouth Key to Success of Daily Deals – By MarketingProfs
Here’s one for the Local Biz set – (cue Richard Dawson voice) Survey Says! Consumers are over 30% more likely to purchase a daily special when offered via GroupOn, Living Social, etc… Perhaps it’s time to get your Group – On!
3.  Creating an Influencer B2B Marketing Strategy to Fuel your Local Buzz – By Marketo
Similar to an AmEx membership – being the man in your industry’s marketplace – has it’s benefits!
4.  5 Effective Pinterest Tips For Small Business Marketing- By Navigator Multimedia Inc
I’ve been on the Pinterest Band Wagon for a while now, but this burgeoning new social media channel holds MEGAWATTS powerhouse potential as a small business marketing vehicle – so strap in and ride!
5.  Six Ways Printed Booklets Can Build Your Brand and Boost Your Online Marketing – By Business Insider
I’m certainly an evangelist for the importance and power of physical media to promo your small biz – brochure, flyers, mailers and the like – and Business Insider backs me up with some highly impressive stats powering their cold hard data confirmation.
Until we meet again my friends,
Cheers!