Big data is no longer the sole domain of large enterprises – small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) that leverage data effectively can gain significant competitive advantages. Almost all businesses now collect data to some extent. However, many businesses are still overwhelmed by the sheer volume of data available to them and they wonder how to make sense of […]
Using experiential marketing, businesses can generate more meaningful consumer engagement – but only if content is king, according to James Ingram, founder and managing director of Brisbane-based digital solutions provider Prendi. Ingram spoke to Dynamic Business about his company, which was a 2016 Talent Unleashed Awards finalist in the ‘Best Digital SME – Tech Innovation’ […]
Australia’s most innovative companies are not just innovating for their external customers, they’re also innovating for their internal ones – their staff. Refusing to be like the plumber with the leaky taps, they are turning their innovation efforts inwards. The Australian Financial Review’s 2016 Most Innovative Companies list features groundbreaking innovations ranging from: a courier service that owns […]
In a country that is pushing for innovation, and an economy that seems to be a perfect incubator for new start-ups, why do so many new businesses fail? I have first-hand experience of the highs and lows of building a fast growing business in Australia, and the main thing I have learnt is to be […]
Speaking to customers used to be easy. There was a time when regional banks once knew the names of everyone in town, their birthdays and their favourite drinks on a Friday. And not so many years ago, a big advertising campaign with a small inbound contact centre to fix any small issues, was considered a […]
When you start a business, it isn’t just about what you do well that ensures your path to success, but your customers. Don’t fall into the trap of accepting any client because you’re desperate for business: if you are careful and patient at the beginning, it will pay dividends for your business and your reputation […]
Marketers have been hearing about big data and the value it brings in terms of customer engagement for several years. If you work in the business-to-consumer (B2C) sector, or more specifically retail and e-commerce, you are likely already harnessing big data in some shape or form. This year, the focus of digital marketers will shift […]
As the world becomes increasingly more digitally connected and customers expect near instantaneous answers and action, organisations are having to become more focused and responsive to the needs of customers – and employees. To successfully capitalise on the digital disruption in the customer service environment, there needs to be a seamless connection of customer journeys across […]
Writing your website’s copy can be one of the most frustrating, time consuming and difficult tasks for any business owner. How do you know your words will resonate with your target customers? What’s running through your customer’s mind as they land on your page? This article features three of the best copywriters in the business; […]
While it might seem like a fantasy, there are ways you can grow your business without wasting too much of your valuable time. Here are five marketing tips every small business can use…
