John Jantsch has been called the World’s Most Practical Small Business Expert for consistently delivering real-world, proven small business marketing ideas and strategies. John’s blog, Duct Tape Marketing, teaches low-cost marketing tactics that will perform miracles and hold your business together (just like duct tape).

Founded in 2007, Tillison Consulting has evolved into a multi-faceted digital marketing agency, managing more than £4 million in online paid advertising.

Specialising in search engine optimisation (SEO), pay per click (PPC), digital marketing strategies and Web Design. Tillison Consulting has helped hundreds of clients scale their businesses on a local, national and international scale.

Timify is a leading appointment scheduling and online booking platform tailored to businesses of all sizes. Renowned for its intuitive software solutions, Timify enables seamless and efficient appointment management across various industries. Offering a user-friendly interface, Timify's suite of services empowers businesses to streamline their scheduling processes, enhance customer engagement, and optimize resource allocation. With features such as calendar synchronization, customer data management, and customizable booking widgets, Timify caters to the diverse needs of businesses seeking to streamline their appointment and scheduling operations.

If you’ve been reading any of our articles about social media for different industries (such as architects and agencies), and you’re keen to learn more about getting the most out of social, then you need to be reading Social Media Examiner. This blog is the place for in-depth tutorials, social news, and new ideas on how to use social as an SME.

The must-read blog for business consultants, commercial lawyers, and anyone marketing services to the business community, B2B Marketing Insider will teach you how to win leads and influence people. Created by Michael Brenner, who has been working in leadership, marketing and sales for more than 20 years, you will find loads of valuable studies and tips in the archives of this blog.

Gail Oliver is a marketing consultant for SMEs. Her blog is a breath of fresh air in the business marketing niche, and it’s easy to see why she’s snapped up so many awards for her content. Come to Attention-Getting Marketing for friendly, down-to-earth advice and a positive, upbeat attitude toward business and life.

Postalytics has pioneered the fast growing new direct mail automation category, and the Direct Mail Marketing Tech, Tools & Tips Blog is designed for small business marketers who want to better understand how technology is reshaping the direct mail marketing channel. 

FINSYNC offers insights into streamlining business finances, from banking to cash flow management. Their articles, like the one on inventory management, provide deep dives into essential business processes, making it a must-read for businesses aiming for efficiency.

Founder Mellissah Smith launched Marketing Eye more than two decades ago, and it’s still one of Australia’s (if not the world’s) best small marketing firms. Like the company, the Marketing Eye blog focuses on creative, innovative approaches to marketing. Browse more than 400 articles on communication, branding, lead generation, public relations and social media. I guarantee you’ll learn something new.

If your business is blogging, then you’re going to want to be reading Problogger – the premiere blog about blogging (yes, that is totally meta). Started by Darren Rowse back in 2002, the blog now boasts several articles a week by various staff writer and guest bloggers on everything from generating content ideas to managing blog SEO and creating residual blogging income.

The Trusted Shops blog offers plenty of useful tips for online shop owners. Mostly aimed at small- and medium-sized businesses, their content helps e-commerce brands with a variety of topics ranging from online marketing and SEO to checkout optimisation. 

Maverick provides AI-driven solutions for eCommerce businesses to create personalized video messages at scale. Their platform allows users to record a single video, which is then customized and distributed to individual customers, enhancing engagement throughout the customer journey. These personalized videos are used for tasks such as recovering abandoned carts, welcoming new customers, and thanking buyers, ultimately driving higher open and click rates. The service is designed for ease of use, requiring no advanced technical setup, and offers customizable branding to fit the needs of each business.

Scott Stratten believes that doing business is all about relationships. As one of the top influencers in the industry, he’s getting remarkable results for his clients through his sometimes unconventional techniques. His blog, Unmarketing, is all about teaching business owners how to create relationships with prospects, clients and with each other. It’s powerful, awesome stuff.

The inclusion of Copyblogger on any “best blogs” list is so common, it’s practically a cliche. Since 2006 Brian Clark and his team have been teaching people how to create killer online content, whether that’s website pages, blog posts, social media and everything in between. If you’re revamping your website copy or struggling to think of ideas for your company’s blog, then this is the site you should turn to first.

Kuno Creative are an inbound marketing studio, and their blog reflects their love of all things online. You’ll find marketing contents from a range of perspectives, from designers to developers to content writers to brand managers – all written in a simple, down-to-earth tone that’ll make you feel like these guys want to be your friend as well as fix your marketing woes. A really great up-and-coming blog that will soon be a force to be reckoned with.

PR is a vital part of any business’ marketing strategy, and Spin Sucks is the blog that will set your media strategy straight and help you understand how PR, inbound, social media and other marketing fit together. This is the official blog of Arment Dietrich PR, and offers a platform for a range of experts to wax lyrical about various aspects of marketing and small business, often with a dash of quirky humour.

Melio is an accounts payable solution that allows businesses to conveniently make ACH, debit & credit card payments to their vendors, even for vendors who only accept checks. Melio is the simplest way to pay vendors & contractors and is designed specifically for the needs of SMBs. Melio has recently launched a hub for small business owners seeking practical financial and general advice. From crafting detailed business plans to navigating complex payment solutions, it provides invaluable resources for effective business management.

Zembl's blog offers valuable insights into business energy, insurance, and finance, providing practical advice and solutions for businesses looking to optimize their operations. It's an essential resource for companies seeking to navigate the complexities of business management and improve their financial health.

LaunchSpace helps VoIP and enterprise SaaS companies generate leads through SEO, which is one of the focal points of their blog. They cover a wide variety of business topics, too, making their blog the perfect space to expand your business and marketing knowledge.