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Every November, small businesses throw money at Facebook and Instagram ads hoping for a flood of Black Friday sales.

And every November, most of them are disappointed.

Ads don’t sell - funnels do.

If you’re sending cold traffic straight to a product or service page, you’re wasting your budget. People don’t buy from ads alone. They need nurturing, trust and proof. That’s where a funnel comes in.

🚫 Why Ads Alone Don’t Work

Imagine walking into a party, shouting “Buy my stuff!” and expecting…

Social media gets people talking but it doesn’t always get them buying.

That’s why we’ve partnered with SendIQ, a UK-based lead generation platform that helps businesses like yours turn interest into actual sales conversations.

Because let’s be honest: all the likes, shares and followers in the world mean nothing if you’re not getting new customers through the door.

What SendIQ Does (and Why It’s a Game-Changer)

SendIQ combines smart automation with genuine, personalised outreach to help y…

You can’t beat Amazon on discounts. If your Black Friday plan is just “slash prices and hope for sales,” you’ll end up working harder for less profit.

But that doesn’t mean small businesses should ignore Black Friday. In fact, it’s a prime chance to get in front of your ideal audience - if you market smart.

Here’s how to create a Black Friday social media strategy that helps you stand out in 2025 without racing to the bottom on price.

❌ Mistake 1: Copying Big Brands

Big retailers can affor…

Bonfire Night is here - and while the fireworks light up the sky, let’s talk about sparking something far more important: results from your social media.

Most small business owners are spending hours creating posts that fizzle out. No comments, no clicks, no sales. All smoke, no spark.

You don’t need to burn yourself out to make social media work. A few simple tweaks can ignite your reach, engagement and conversions - without adding more hours to your week.

Here are 7 quick wins you can try t…

If your social media engagement feels like a ghost town right now 👻, it might not just be the dreaded algorithm haunting your results.

A lot of business owners are accidentally scaring their own audience away. And when your posts get ignored, it can feel like you’re shouting into the void - spending hours creating content with nothing to show for it.

So, in the spirit of Halloween, let’s talk about the spooky social media mistakes that are silently killing your reach, engagement and sales - an…

Social media isn’t slowing down - it’s evolving fast.

Here’s what’s next for small businesses:

1. Video-First or Invisible

Whether it’s Reels, TikToks, or Shorts, video dominates.
If you’re still avoiding it? You’re missing out.

2. Paid + Organic = The New Normal

Organic reach alone won’t cut it. Ads and strategy-driven content need to work together.

3. Community Beats Virality

Forget chasing “viral.” Build a loyal, engaged community that actually buys from you.

4. Funnels & Emai…

If you’re waking up everyday thinking, “What do I post today?” - you’re doing it wrong.

1. Batching = Your New Best Friend

Instead of creating one post at a time, batch it.

Set aside one day a month to:

• Plan your content

• Write captions

• Create graphics/videos

• Schedule everything

2. The 3–2–1 System

Here’s how to create a month of content in a day:

• 3 core themes (e.g., education, storytelling, offers)

• 2 content formats for each (Reel + carousel, blog + em…

Let’s settle it: Are Facebook ads still worth it in 2025?

Short answer? Yes. But not how you’ve been running them.

1. Facebook Ads Still Work — for the Right Strategy

Meta’s ad platform is still one of the most powerful targeting tools for small business.

But if you’re just boosting posts or running one-off ads? You’re wasting money.

2. What’s Changed?

• Ad costs are up. But so is the competition.

• Video-first creative wins. Static images don’t cut it anymore.

• Retargeting is…

If you’re posting every week and still not getting clients, here’s the truth:
It’s not the algorithm. It’s your content.

1. You’re Creating Content for the Wrong People

Too many business owners create content to impress peers or please the algorithm - not their ideal client.

Your audience doesn’t care how clever you are. They care:

• Can you solve my problem?

• Do I trust you to do it?

2. You’re Not Asking for the Sale

If your posts never say:
“Here’s how to work with me.”
“Bo…

Let’s be honest:
Everyone wants to “go viral.”

But here’s the truth: Viral reach doesn’t equal revenue.

1. Viral Doesn’t Mean Valuable

100,000 views mean nothing if they’re not from your ideal clients.

Would you rather go viral with strangers? Or reach 1,000 people ready to buy?

2. Focus on Impact, Not Views

Stop creating for algorithms. Start creating for your audience’s problems.

This builds trust - and that’s what converts.

3. Use Virality as a Tool, Not a Goal

Yes, viral conte…