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Minuteman Press Uptown's Business Builders: Blueprints for Success

Business Builders is your go-to resource, full of practical business strategies, operational insights, and management wisdom. We empower small businesses and nonprofits with knowledge and tools to help them thrive in the Twin Cities' dynamic landscape.

Business Builders covers crucial topics for organizational growth and effective leadership. We're here to help you enhance productivity and navigate growth.

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It’s true: customers don’t trust your brand. But, there are ways you can change that! Keep these tips in mind if you want to humanize and personalize your brand, in order to better connect with customers, gain their trust and grow your business.

Copywriting is critical to successful content marketing, but just because you can’t afford a copywriter doesn’t mean you have to push it to the back burner. Consider these tips as you explore the world of copywriting to see how you can improve your skills and grow the business.

Focusing on user experience is a great way to grow business, as your website will be not only more accessible, but more enjoyable to use as well. Taking these UX lessons to heart is an easy way to boost engagement (and sales)!

More than mere freebies, promo products are proven agents for amplifying brand recognition and nurturing loyalty. But you don’t have to take our word for it: An entire body of research on promo products shows why they’re a standby for businesses large and small looking to raise awareness and attract new customers.

Writing an effective newsletter for your small business can seem like a daunting and overwhelming task. Where should you start? Fortunately, there are some tips out there to help you write a powerful newsletter in order to connect with customers, promote the brand and grow the business. Here’s how to write a small business newsletter.

Whether it’s direct mail, branded apparel or good old fashioned business cards, research proves time and again that print continues to make impressions long after the last email has faded. In a noisy, fleeting digital world we’ve increasingly trained ourselves to filter out, print provides a tangible presence that’s uniquely good at getting people’s attention.

Selecting the right colors for direct mail is not all black and white. There isn’t necessarily one right color or one wrong color—but there are definitely good and bad choices. Engaging colors can draw attention to your direct mail piece, increase brand r

Digital marketing is more important—and effective—than ever. It's a dynamic, affordable and measurable way to reach and engage with your audience. Whether you’re a small business owner or an established firm, getting more familiar with the digital tools at your disposal could be your first step to improving your results and gaining more customers.

While much ado is paid to company branding, little is said about personal branding. Like it or not, you do have a personal brand, and if you’re active online, especially on social networks, your brand (generally defined as “how others see you”) is largely affected by your online presence.

LinkedIn is a powerful platform for marketing. With clearly defined goals, a deep understanding of your audience, a complete and optimized profile, diverse and quality content and a growing network, you can leverage LinkedIn's potential for your business.

Success on LinkedIn is not a one-time effort but a continuous process of learning, adapting and improving. So, get started today, and unlock the potential of LinkedIn as a powerful piece of your marketing toolbox. Happy networking!

Instagram offers a treasure trove of opportunities for businesses aiming to grow. By implementing these strategies and staying updated with Instagram's latest features, you can build a strong, engaged follower base.

When you put your audience first, your marketing copy becomes a powerful tool for driving conversions. So, before your next campaign, take a moment to reflect on these five tips.

Diving into social media video marketing may seem daunting at first. But with a little patience, bravery and willingness to learn, you can create engaging, high-quality videos that resonate with your audience.

CTAs might seem like a small detail, but their impact on your marketing success can’t be understated. Make them an important part of your marketing strategy and include them in every deliverable to see your success skyrocket.

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