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The 1-Page Marketing Plan by Allan Dib Summary: Why This Actually Works
Tired of complex marketing plans? Allan Dib’s 1-Page Marketing Plan breaks it all down for small business owners. Here’s what it teaches and why it works ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Badass Business Book Club
February 01, 2026•11 min read
AI Models Caught Copying Copyrighted Content, Study Finds
New research shows major AI models reproducing books almost word for word. Here’s what small business owners need to know. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News &Artificial Intelligence
January 31, 2026•8 min read
Don't Do AI Research Before Answering This One Question
Before trusting AI with business advice, ask this question. It could save your reputation, time, and money. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 30, 2026•10 min read
AI Slop Just Killed Bug Bounties for Good
AI-generated junk reports have overwhelmed cURL’s bug bounty program. Here’s what small business owners can learn from the chaos ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 29, 2026•9 min read
This South African University Just Schooled Everyone on AI
NWU became the first SA university with an official AI policy. Here’s what small businesses should learn from it ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 28, 2026•9 min read
What Is StoryBrand? The 7-Part Marketing Framework Explained
What is StoryBrand and how does it help small businesses? Here’s the simple 7-part formula to clarify your message and win more customers ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 27, 2026•10 min read
Why Affirmations May Beat SMART Goals for Small Business Owners
SMART goals aren’t for everyone. Here’s why identity-based affirmations may actually work better, especially if you're neurodivergent or overwhelmed. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 26, 2026•9 min read
Get Different by Mike Michalowicz Summary: Book Review for Small Business
Mike Michalowicz’s Get Different gives small business owners a smart system to stand out. Here’s what to learn, what to skip, and what to try now. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Badass Business Book Club
January 25, 2026•11 min read
AI Is Making Big Decisions in South Africa Without You
AI is shaping lives in South Africa without public input. Here’s what small businesses need to understand before it affects them too ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 24, 2026•10 min read
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