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Targeted by PicRights? AFP’s Copyright Demands Explained
PicRights enforces copyright for AFP and Reuters—but small businesses still have rights. Here's what to do if you get a demand ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 21, 2026•18 min read
Why Privacy Still Matters in the Age of AI
Even if you’ve shared everything with AI, privacy still matters. Here’s what small business owners need to understand ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 20, 2026•9 min read
Marketing for Small Business 2026: What Actually Works Now
Forget the hype. Here’s what’s really working for small business marketing in 2026, based on hard data and practical experience ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Digital Marketing Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 19, 2026•10 min read
Duct Tape Marketing by John Jantsch Review: What It Gets Right About Small Business
This review of Duct Tape Marketing explains why Jantsch’s system still works for small businesses in 2026 ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Content Marketing Marketing News Small Business Growth &Badass Business Book Club
January 18, 2026•11 min read
Underrated AI Chatbots That Can Save You Time and Money
Tired of ChatGPT and Claude? Here are three underrated AI tools small businesses can use for automation, content, and smarter workflows ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 16, 2026•9 min read
AI Predictions for 2026: Here’s What Chatbots Think Happens Next
ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude reveal how AI will quietly take over daily life in 2026—and what small businesses should prepare for. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Digital Marketing Marketing News Small Business Growth &Artificial Intelligence
January 15, 2026•12 min read
StoryBrand Certified Guide Directory Explained for Small Businesses
Confused by the StoryBrand Certified Guide Directory? Here is how small business owners can use it to find the right marketing partner. ...more
Strategic Marketing ,StoryBrand Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 14, 2026•10 min read
Targeted by Pixsy? What Small Businesses Should Do
If Pixsy emailed you about image copyright, here is how to respond calmly, check your rights, and avoid paying a fee you may not owe ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 13, 2026•16 min read
Marketing Strategy vs Tactics: Why One Builds Trust and the Other Kills Profit
If you’re stuck competing on price, you don’t have a strategy. Here’s how to fix that and grow your business without racing to the bottom ...more
Strategic Marketing ,Marketing News &Small Business Growth
January 12, 2026•9 min read
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