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Peace Friends, As we dive into another exciting week, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for being a part of our community. Your feedback, comments, and suggestions have been invaluable in shaping the content we bring to you. This week's newsletter is packed with insightful resources, grants and thought-provoking articles. We hope that you thoroughly enjoy every page and find inspiration within its virtual folds. Best, A p.s. Share this newsletter with a friend. They can subscribe here.
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Google Market Finder is a free online tool provided by Google to help businesses identify potential international markets for their products or services. It aimed to assist businesses in expanding their reach by suggesting suitable target markets based on various factors such as search volumes, competition, and market saturation. By entering specific keywords related to their business, businesses could use Google Market Finder to explore global markets with high demand for their products or services. The tool provided insights on search patterns and behavior, estimated market sizes, and competition levels in different countries. It also offered localized keyword suggestions and demographic information to help businesses understand their potential customers better. Try the market finder here.
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FIVE TIPS FOR WRITING WEB CONTENT THAT CAPTURES ATTENTION
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Good writing can make or break a website. More than ever, writing influences the digital presence of brands, from SEO to user experience. Writing for digital experiences today begins with an understanding of how search engines and humans interpret your brand's website. Positioning a page to rank in Google and simultaneously support your website's fundamental user and business goals is a complex process that often requires various strategies. The purpose of the tips in this article is to help you write and organize your website content so that it fulfills best-practices for on-page search engine optimization, pleasing not only search engines but also users. Learn more here.
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4 WAYS TO COMBAT CONTENT BURNOUT
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Do you want to learn: How centering your brand around ONE message gives you an easy roadmap for your content (one you can use again and again and again) The power of repetition in messaging, and how most online experts are using it all wrongβ¦or not at all How to use the fact that βno one is paying attention to youβ to improve your content and build your confidence Why focusing on your dream clientsβ problems in your content isnβt always the answer (wild, right?!)
thenβ¦catch the replay here.
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To stand out from the competition when applying for grant programs, you must communicate your value proposition! π¨π° Your business is unique! A compelling value proposition effectively communicates this and makes a case for funding opportunities.
In addition to communicating your value proposition, this FREE Building Grants Strategy Program will guide you through the other three essential steps to securing funding for your small business: mapping your business model, measuring your potential market share, and writing a winning grant application. Learn more here.
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HOW TO USE EMAIL RETARGETING
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The idea of owning your audience is getting rarer for online marketers. Facebook has throttled the reach of business pages, while ad costs have gone up. Only 7% of posts on the platform contain links to external sites. That's a reduction of 53% in just the past 9 months. Meanwhile, TikTok is facing bans in several countries. Even search engine traffic is becoming disintermediated, as people take their questions to ChatGPT instead of Google. Online platforms are still useful. You can still make a lot of sales through ads, organic content, and SEO. But you can't rely on any of those channels alone. Putting all of your eggs in one basket is risky for your business! Email retargeting is the way! Learn more here.
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In partnership with Rememory Directory's inaugural in-person event, a special panel discussion is being organized, welcoming graphic designers, illustrators, and creatives to participate. The panel will spotlight the achievements and perspectives of Black women and non-binary individuals within the design industry. Among the esteemed guests, attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Sophia Yeshi, a talented Illustrator and Designer. Engaging in an enlightening conversation alongside Sophia will be Annika Hansteen-Izora, the Head of Design at Somewhere Good, and Dotun Abeshinbioke, the visionary founder of Abike Studios. Grab your tickets here.
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AMAZON BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
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Amazon is thrilled to announce that the second annual Amazon Business Small Business Grants are now open for applications. The deadline for submission is May 21, 2023. The grants are specifically designed for small business customers of Amazon Business who generate an annual revenue of $1 million or less. This year, Amazon Business plans to distribute over $250,000 in monetary grants and other prizes among a total of 15 recipients, including one grand prize recipient, four finalists, and ten semi-finalists. From June 15 onwards, Amazon Business customers will have the opportunity to cast their votes for their favorite entrepreneur to receive a grant. Learn more and apply here.
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Supporting Black-Owned Businesses
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Jovana, the proud owner of Bougie Boards LA, is a Los Angeles native who draws inspiration from her vibrant city to craft colorful and exciting boards. The process of creating these boards serves as a therapeutic and creative outlet for her. Although Jovana never considered herself an artist prior to delving into charcuterie board making, she perceives the board as her canvas and the food as her paint, allowing her to create stunning masterpieces and pursue her passion. Armed with a master's degree in Education and six years of teaching experience, Jovana is thrilled to share her love for teaching others how to make their own charcuterie boards and curate elegant grazing tables for events. She eagerly awaits your response and encourages you to reach out if you're interested in collaborating here.
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