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The Blog for the Small Business Owner

Being a business owner means we're always learning. We're so excited to share our knowledge with you! These articles are inspired by FAQs you have and common issues/myths we hear and see in the design and marketing industry.

Explore to find tools, resources, and more to understand how to build your business the right way!

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Sales & Marketing Meredith Wolf Sales & Marketing Meredith Wolf

Marketing vs. Sales: Two Vital Paths to Business Growth

Many service-based business owners—whether they’re real estate agents, wellness centres, or mental health professionals—aren’t entirely clear on where marketing ends and sales begins. But getting this clarity can be a game-changer. Knowing what falls under each bucket helps you avoid gaps, make stronger connections, and, ultimately, convert more clients.

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Strategy, Mindset Meredith Wolf Strategy, Mindset Meredith Wolf

How to Set (and Crush) Goals That Actually Move Your Business Forward

Goal setting should be the springboard that launches your business forward, not just another checkbox to tick off. If you've set goals in the past that fizzled out or didn’t create lasting impact, it’s time for a reset. Here, we’ll break down how to set SMART goals—with real insights on getting specific, aligning goals with business impact, and making sure they actually drive momentum.

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Branding, Website Design, Strategy, Sales & Marketing Meredith Wolf Branding, Website Design, Strategy, Sales & Marketing Meredith Wolf

Your Final Quarter To-Do List: Wrapping Up the Year Strong

Whether you’re feeling on top of things or scrambling to catch up, these last few months are crucial for setting the stage for your business’s success in the new year. Here’s your essential to-do list to ensure you’re closing out the year with intention, focus, and a little bit of flair.

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Technology Meredith Wolf Technology Meredith Wolf

Why a Business Management Program is Essential

Small business owners often find themselves juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. From marketing and sales to client onboarding and project management, the sheer volume of responsibilities can leave little time for strategic planning and growth initiatives. Without a centralized system in place, crucial details can slip through the cracks, leading to missed opportunities and dissatisfied customers.

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Website Design Meredith Wolf Website Design Meredith Wolf

What you need to have ready for your web design project

So, you've decided it's time to take your online presence up a notch with a killer website design? Awesome choice!

Whether you're just starting out or looking to revamp your existing site, getting prepped is key to ensuring a smooth and successful project. Here's a laid-back rundown of what you need to have in your toolbox before diving headfirst into the world of web design:

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Branding Meredith Wolf Branding Meredith Wolf

How to give GREAT feedback to a Designer

It's perfectly normal to want to make a few adjustments to ensure it aligns perfectly with your vision. To guide you through this process, here are some invaluable tips to communicate your feedback effectively to your designer.

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Website Copywriting Meredith Wolf Website Copywriting Meredith Wolf

The 11 Fundamentals of Copywriting in 2023

The key to a great website? Great copywriting. 

Behind every successful website is a talented copywriter who is busy conducting research, writing paragraphs and polishing off documents. With the right approach to copywriting, you can create a website that is not only engaging and informative, but helps your business to rank in relative search results!

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Website Design Meredith Wolf Website Design Meredith Wolf

Top 30 Squarespace Questions Answered

Squarespace websites are the talk of the town these days and for good reason! It’s easy to create a truly stunning design, they’re easy to launch, and the websites produced are indeed very powerful.

It’s a big decision to choose or switch your website system, so I wanted to be the one to lay out all the most frequent questions and the answers to them in order to set things straight.

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