Four States Small Business Blog

The goal of any brand is to be instantly recognizable. Each year, businesses, both big and small, spend untold amounts of effort to earn a place in the minds of their target audiences. That brings up a couple of important questions. First, how can you be sure that your marketing efforts are working? And second, how can you take advantage of that knowledge? Let's explore both these questions.

Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Branding

It's always important for any business to have a solid strategy. That's especially true when the business environment is challenging. While we often talk about the importance of branding for business on this blog, this week, we wanted to take a step back and discuss a more general tool to help you strategize for your whole business. The tool we'll be talking about is the SWOT analysis. And, as you would expect, this tool also helps you to brand successfully. 

Topics: Marketing Strategy

As we move into the holiday season and, ultimately, the new year, now is a great time to take stock of your business and marketing goals. Whether this is your first time marketing your business or you've been at it for many years, annual vision casting and planning is a necessary and rewarding event. To aid in the process, we want to offer some tips to get you started on your marketing strategy creation or renewal. 

Topics: Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, Branding

In a difficult business environment, it is more essential than ever to have a solid branding plan. Branding allows you, as a small business owner, to take control of your messaging to maintain steady growth even during tight and uncertain economic conditions. That's why Zimmer Marketing is hosting BrandKamp this fall.

Save the Date
Tuesday, October 4th
Time: 11:30 am
Where: Joplin Holiday Inn

Topics: Small Business Resources, Marketing Strategy, BrandsFormation, Digital Marketing, Branding

Recruitment is a challenge for many employers right now, and as a small business owner, building a qualified and dedicated team can be daunting. But even as   the U.S. labor market continues its tumult from the disruptions of the last few years, rest assured, you can still attract qualified employees. Using tried and true recruitment marketing methods, you can make your case to good job candidates and get those applications rolling in. 

Topics: Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Recruitment

Topics: Integrated Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

Topics: Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing

Topics: Radio Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Website Design, Digital Marketing

Topics: Marketing Strategy, Marketing ROI, BrandsFormation

Topics: Marketing Strategy