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Brand Storytelling for Female Founders: Why It Matters
Brand storytelling for female founders is the strategic practice of sharing your authentic journey, values, and expertise to build emotional connections with your ideal clients. By weaving your personal experience into your brand narrative, you make a stronger impact and are more memorable, establish trust faster, and attract clients who resonate with your unique perspective and approach to business.
Julie Spugnardi
Feb 12


The Bootstrapper’s Website Audit Checklist
A budget-friendly approach to your website may make sense when bootstrapping is your only option, but it also creates more issues down the line. If your site is not built with best practices in mind, or isn’t regularly maintained, it can quietly work against you.
Julie Spugnardi
Jan 19


Small Business Marketing Trends for 2026
When most small business owners are just starting out, it can be hard to find time to think about all the ways to promote their business.
It can also cause serious anxiety to spend money that doesn’t go toward directly producing a product or service, when each dollar counts.
That’s why we love to talk about public relations with new business owners. It’s a low-cost option that is surprisingly impactful for building awareness in the early days of a small business or startup.
Julie Spugnardi
Dec 2, 2025


Running a Business in Midlife
Navigating entrepreneurship in midlife can be challenging - from changing family demands (can you say ”sandwich generation”) to physical changes that can feel like a rollercoaster ride some days, there’s a lot for women to manage, along with running a business. Allison Poole, PT, MPT, WHC, shares her thoughts about how women business owners in perimenopause and menopause can take care of themselves during this period of life and ultimately thrive.
Julie Spugnardi
Nov 20, 2025


Public Relations: The Secret Weapon for Small Businesses
When most small business owners are just starting out, it can be hard to find time to think about all the ways to promote their business.
It can also cause serious anxiety to spend money that doesn’t go toward directly producing a product or service, when each dollar counts.
That’s why we love to talk about public relations with new business owners. It’s a low-cost option that is surprisingly impactful for building awareness in the early days of a small business or startup.
Julie Spugnardi
Oct 17, 2025


Tips to Thrive as a Small Business Owner [Q&A]
BOSS conversation series about thriving as a small business owner. We sat down with Kristin Tugman, Ph.D, Founder of Tugman Consulting, to learn more about creating a psychologically healthy workplace.
Julie Spugnardi
Sep 3, 2025


The Power of Small Business Marketing Personas
When you’re just starting a small business, you’re focused on getting in front of customers quickly, but how well do you know your potential customers? That’s where a marketing persona comes in.
Julie Spugnardi
Jul 29, 2025


Why Small Businesses Should Care About Brand Touchpoints
Developing a brand is crucial for any new business, especially a small one. For a small business, investing in a cohesive brand strategy can be a make-or-break endeavor.
Branding is the key to building strong customer relationships and gaining a competitive advantage, which are both critical to a small business just starting out.
Julie Spugnardi
May 7, 2025


A Step-by-Step Guide to Building a Powerful Insurtech Brand
Discover how your Insurtech startup can build a memorable brand with this step-by-step guide.
Julie Spugnardi
Mar 26, 2025


How To Adapt Your Marketing in an Evolving Political Climate
Why You Need to Adapt in an Ever-Changing Political Climate
Julie Spugnardi
Mar 13, 2025


Why You Need a Marketing Strategy Even as a Small Business
As a small business ourselves, we completely understand that as a founder or CEO of a small business, it’s common to be inundated with...
Julie Spugnardi
Dec 16, 2024


Get Ahead in 2025: Marketing Trends for Small Businesses
2025 Marketing Trends for Small Businesses
Julie Spugnardi
Dec 16, 2024


A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating a Small Business Brand
Expert advice on how to create a strong brand for your small business. Learn the basics of branding and how affordable branding services can
Julie Spugnardi
Oct 29, 2024


What's in a Small Business Brand?
Discover the essential elements that make up a small business brand, from visual identity and messaging to customer experience. Learn how branding shapes your business reputation and helps you stand out in a crowded market while attracting your ideal customers.
Julie Spugnardi
Mar 14, 2024


What the Heck IS Marketing and Can It Really Help?
What is marketing anyways, and how can a busy business owner find time to figure it out? Here's what to know to get started.
Julie Spugnardi
Feb 1, 2023


Committing to Self-Care Is “Healthcare”
By Rebecca Rochette Self-care has become all the buzz over the past few years. However, what it means can vary greatly. While some people...
Rebecca Rochette
Jan 18, 2023
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