Over the years, we've been lucky enough to have a number of people write posts about Stencil. In some cases, they've written about how it's helped them with their business. In others, they just wanted to share specific features with their subscribers because they knew they'd find it interesting. Those writers have helped us grow our business by introducing more people to Stencil. And it's …
Why Influencers and Micro-Influencers are a Big Deal
If you're not sure what influencers and micro-influencers are, you'll quickly find that they are all around social media promoting products with #ad and #sponsored hashtags. They're not too hard to find, especially on Instagram. The real question to ask is what can they do for your business? We research why influencers are such a big deal, where to find them, how establishing a relationship with …
Motivational Quotes for a Successful Year
Can motivational quotes really motivate you? In recent years, you've probably found countless articles with "the best" motivational or inspirational quotes. Some have written articles that are enraged that people continue to use motivational quotes on social media. However, we'd like to explore a little further into why people seem to gravitate toward these uplifting positive phrases. Let's get to …
What You Need to Know About Creating Your First Opt-In Freebie
You’ve likely seen, and even downloaded, dozens of digital freebies before. If you’ve been greeted by a pop-up on a website that says, “Free Download!” then you’ve seen a freebie opt-in. This is a great tool for businesses to accomplish a number of goals: Drive subscribers. A freebie is a great incentive to join an email list. Drive sales. You begin the relationship by giving rather than …
How to Stay Motivated as an Entrepreneur
According to a report from Harvard Business School, over half of the startups are no longer operating after six years and 75% of entrepreneurs exit with no equity. The road to entrepreneurship is indeed a rough one. You have to wonder what entrepreneurs do to keep themselves motivated when times get tough in business. We have some advice on how to stay motivated as an entrepreneur to successfully …