If you are a small business owner in North Carolina or looking to start your own, you may need some extra capital to help get you started.
But the question becomes, what does a banker want from you?
When a banker considers making a small business loan, they typically want to assess the borrower’s (your) ability to repay the loan. They will consider several factors, such as your credit history, business revenue, expenses, and the collateral available to secure the loan.
Here are some specific things a banker may want to know when making a small business loan:
Written By: Chad J. Treadway | Monday, May 29, 2023
Chad is a Partner and our Chief Smarketing Officer. He will help you survey your small business needs, educating you on your options before suggesting any solution. Chad is passionate about rural marketing in the United States and North Carolina. He also has several certifications through HubSpot to better assist you with your internet and inbound marketing.
In today’s digital world, private and independent schools face tough competition in attracting attention from potential students and their families. To stand out from the crowd, it’s crucial to make the most of marketing strategies that can you help drive traffic to your school’s website.
In the sea of sameness and endless information, it can be difficult to stand out. While this is challenging, it’s not impossible to target your ideal student and family. One of the most effective ways to increase traffic to your school blog is by incorporating visual content into your posts.
In this article, I will be discussing what visual content is and how it can help you drive traffic to your school’s website.
Written By: Adam Bennett | Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.
As a private school principal, admissions director, communications director, or administrator, you have likely tried to reach out to new families or maintain strong relationships with current ones. You may also be familiar with various digital marketing tools and solutions.
While the definition of digital marketing may vary, it is generally about connecting with your target audience and promoting your school, the premium education you offer students, and what you can provide families. Some technologies, such as email marketing and marketing automation, offer limited capabilities, while others are more advanced and offer comprehensive platforms known as Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software. The ultimate goal of these solutions is to convert communications into enrollment, but it’s not the only factor to consider.
Private schools must aim to be top-of-mind for families, fostering engagement and building trust. This can be achieved by creating custom landing pages, social media posts, newsletters, emails, and other types of content on your websites and across various platforms (social media, email, desktop, mobile, etc.). Creating such marketing content requires time and expertise. Some private schools like yours may want to seek assistance by selecting digital marketing software solutions to automate and optimize your efforts. But how do you decide which one to choose as the person in charge of doing the groundwork? Several options are available, but not all offer the same services or are suitable for every type of school.
To help you find the right tools for your needs, I have compiled a list of five of the best digital marketing software services for schools available today.
Written By: Adam Bennett | Monday, May 22, 2023
Adam is the president and founder of Cube Creative Design and specializes in private school marketing. Since starting the business in 2005, he has created individual relationships with clients in Western North Carolina and across the United States. He places great value on the needs, expectations, and goals of the client.
When small North Carolina businesses get started, they typically focus on how to land their first clients. Often they will rely on traditional forms of advertising, such as coupon mailers, billboards, out-of-home, or print ads. While many small businesses think that because they provide a superior product or service, it is only a matter of time before prospective clients will find their way to them.
While this strategy may bring in a small amount of revenue, there is a better and easier way. Small businesses should think about leveraging the power of the internet to reach prospects online and reap the benefits of combining traditional and digital marketing. No small business, no matter how new, should disregard digital channels as a source of leads and the conversion of interest into clients.
Still not convinced? Think about this over 94% of business-to-business (B2B) buyers do research online, whereas your business-to-consumer (B2C) buyers research online 97% of the time before making a decision.
Unfortunately, if you rely only on traditional methods, you miss out on a significant portion of your potential clientele.
Written By: Chad J. Treadway | Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Chad is a Partner and our Chief Smarketing Officer. He will help you survey your small business needs, educating you on your options before suggesting any solution. Chad is passionate about rural marketing in the United States and North Carolina. He also has several certifications through HubSpot to better assist you with your internet and inbound marketing.