SongBird Spotlight
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The role of failure in entrepreneurship: Turning setbacks into success
They always say that opposites attract. Well… the opposite of success is failure. As an entrepreneur you often have to face failures before you get to those successes.
You have to realize that you may not just magically bounce back. Sometimes failure in business is a chance for you to start over or maybe even just pivot to a different direction.
If you have experienced failure or you’re going through it right now, here are a few things to consider to help you come out on the other side.
2 inspiring entrepreneur stories
Did you know that November is Entrepreneurship Month?!
We could think of no better way to kick off Entrepreneurship Month than to share 2 inspiring stories of entrepreneurs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or aspiring to be one, keep reading!
4 Advantages of Starting a Small Business
In case you’ve been on the fence about starting a small business, or you have a business, but you’re feeling like you’re not sure if you want to continue.
This is a (practical) love letter to being a small business owner. Here are 4 advantages to starting a small business.
How small businesses are using social media
Social media has become a massive part of our everyday lives, so it’s no surprise that it’s an important tool for all businesses - even small ones! Let’s discuss how small businesses can use social media!
6 Essential Tips for Small Business Success
Small Business Month is always kind of exciting. It’s impossible to look around you and NOT see the impact small businesses have in communities and on the economy. The big question is what you are you doing to support those small business owners who are making an impact? And from a business owner perspective, are you doing everything you can to have a successful run with your business?
Here are 6 tips for small business success.
4 small biz stats for 2023
Did you know that October is Small Business Month?!
In honour of Small Business Month, we’re sharing 4 small business statistics to help guide you and inspire you in 2023.
The Power of Emotional Marketing: How to Evoke Holiday Sentiments in Your Campaigns
Here are 4 ways to incorporate holiday sentiments into your marketing campaigns to finish out the year.
Leveraging Social Media for Holiday Marketing Success
We’re a few days shy of the first day of fall and September is nearly over, so before you know it, the holiday season will be here. And it’s no secret that it’s a major time in terms of marketing and of course, shopping.
Let’s take a look at a few ways you can leverage social media for holiday marketing success - through Thanksgiving, Black Friday shopping, Christmas, and more.
How to run a gift guide campaign for the holidays
The holiday season is often the busiest time for many businesses. While there are a lot of ways for businesses to stand out with their marketing, getting included in gift guides can create a bigger push for sales. It’s also great for general visibility among your target audience.
So how do you get your product included in holiday gift guides? Here is everything you need to know.
Surprising holiday shopping stats to consider
It’s officially September and that means the holiday season is right around the corner. It’s time to take a look at your holiday marketing strategy and to gear up for the holidays.
To help you make this season a little more merry and holly jolly, we’ve compiled a list of surprising holiday shopping statistics to consider when planning your marketing, keep reading!
8 ways to spice up your social media content
Sometimes status quo works, but if you’ve already stepped onto the social media roller coaster you’ll know that the platforms are constantly changing and the way users consume content is also constantly changing. So how do you keep up? How do you make sure that your content stays “spicy” enough that it can continue to engage your audience in different ways?
Here are 6 things you can try today to help spice up your social media content.
Free tools to use in your marketing
We’ve compiled a list of free* marketing tools to use in your marketing, each addressing a different need!
Threads: hype or here to stay?
The question you SHOULD be asking is whether you should be on Threads for your business.
There are a number of pros and cons if you’re considering using Threads for your business. While every business’ marketing needs are unique, here are a few things to consider.
How to use AI in marketing (with caution)
The use of AI (artificial intelligence) tools has been growing over the past several years and has become a hot topic across several industries, especially since the release of ChatGPT in late 2022.
You may already be using AI in your marketing, or you may be wondering how you can incorporate it into your marketing or if you should even begin to use it.
Like everything, there are pros and cons to using AI, so let’s talk about how you can use AI in marketing (with caution).
Top social media platforms to consider in 2023
The question should no longer be “should we be on social media.” Instead you should be asking what platform(s) to be on. And that depends a lot on your audience and your goals.
So let’s take a peek at some of 2023’s most common – and popular – social media platforms.
What social platforms are parents on?
Parents, like other demographics, tune into social media for product recommendations and tutorials, advice, and more. We’ve said it time and again, as a business, you want to be where your audience is, so let’s take a look at what social media platforms parents are on - based on the stats!
4 ways to get more quality product reviews
Product reviews can make or break a company. So, here are 4 ways to get more quality reviews of your products and services.
5 stats about marketing to parents in 2023
If you’re thinking of marketing to parents, particularly parents of young children in 2023, chances are many will be millennials or those who are older Gen Z’s (think mid 20’s). Let’s take a look at some stats and what they may mean for you!
Influencer Marketing: 5 things I've learned about marketing to parents
Here are 5 things I have learned about influencer marketing when trying to market to parents.
5 of my favourite creator accounts
There are content creators I enjoy watching and because today is Social Media Day, it’s the perfect day to share some of my favourite creator accounts.