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Grow your small/medium business with my field tested tactics, relatable SMB stories and experience laden notes. No buzzwords. Just a lot of working insights, straight from people who work with/on brands like yours. Crafted with SMBs for SMBs.

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The Social Media Strategy Your Business Needs

(Correction dated 4th April 2025: In last week's issue I made an error while writing Saad Farrukh's story stating he was based in Lahore. The painter is based in Karachi, Pakistan and is creating spectacular pieces as you read.) Hey there, The pressure to keep up with trends, engage with followers, and improve revenue while getting better conversions—is real. But the good news is that social media doesn’t have to be a time sink. This issue is all about streamlining your social media strategy....

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Hey there! Ever stop mid-scroll for an image that just ‘hit’ you? 💥 In a world packed with noise, there’s something powerful about a post that says everything without a word. The magic of silent storytelling is letting visuals carry the weight of your message. This issue is all about it with a spotlight on an artist who has been doing it all along. But first thing first.... why go silent? ✔️ Universal appeal: If you didn't guess, no captions means no language barriers. Your content is open to...

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Hello impact maker! Here is a thought: The last time you clicked a link, signed up, or made a purchase, was it purely because of what you read or because of something the writer made you feel? In this issue, we're exploring the hidden forces that make people click, read, and buy without noticing. Why people click, read, and buy? Most advice tells you to 'use strong CTAs' or 'keep it clear.' But if that were enough, every piece of content would convert like crazy. It doesn't, so what is at...

Hello bold thinkers! Ever feel like you're shouting into the void, hoping someone listens? You're not alone. Here’s the thing: You don’t need more people to see your business- you need the right people to pay attention. Businesses that thrive don’t always have the biggest audience, but the ones that do have an aligned audience. Let's find, target and connect with some this issue. Brand - Buyer Fit Stop investing in broad ads, posting generic content, and trying to appeal to a wide audience....

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Hello bold business thinker! Every business is familiar with repurposing content and influencer marketing. But what about the under-the-radar, low-budget content strategies that can give your brand an edge? This issue explores some lesser-known, high-ROI strategies that if executed thoughtfully can deliver big engagement, brand trust, and even sales. Plus, there are some extra perks your small business can use to grow organically. High-Impact, Less Used, Low-Budget Strategies 👉 “Borrowed...

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Hey there, Social media marketing often feels like an endless loop of designing posts, scheduling them, analyzing engagement, staying on top of trends and then doing it all over again. The good news? There are amazing free tools (some AI-powered, some just smartly designed) that can lighten the load and make your life easier. In this issue, I share five such tools. They don't magically grow your profits by 80%; nope not that kind of newsletter! What they do help do is streamline your...

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Hey there, You have seen many big brands throw lots of resources to create content and it looks good too which leaves you wondering... how do I compete with THIS!?!? What you are overlooking is that your small business has something even more powerful- authenticity and agility. Your ability to tell real and raw stories gives you an edge that corporate content teams struggle with. But… Doesn’t a business have to look picture perfect on all social channels to win customers? (here's you...