Katie Lundin, Author at crowdspring Blog Actionable insights on small business, marketing, entrepreneurship, design, and more, from crowdspring. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:38:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://images.crowdspring.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/03124624/cropped-cs-app-icon-32x32.png Katie Lundin, Author at crowdspring Blog 32 32 Supercharge Your Small Business Marketing: How to Market to the Social Media Generation https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/small-business-social-media-new-generation/ Thu, 03 Mar 2022 18:28:56 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=39593 gen z woman

Are you ready to take your business marketing to the next level? Here's how you can effectively reach Millennials on social media.]]>
Food Truck Branding: The Definitive Guide [2024] https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/food-truck-branding/ Thu, 03 Feb 2022 14:21:00 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=26393

Deciding how to brand your food truck may be the most important decision you'll face. Follow our food truck branding guide and leapfrog your competition.]]>
Mental Resilience is the Key to Success in Business – Here’s How to Cultivate More of It https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/mental-resilience-entrepreneurs/ Tue, 16 Nov 2021 19:29:58 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=39138

Mental resilience is the key to success when facing the inevitable setbacks of running a business. These 5 tips can make you more resilient.]]>
Public Relations Guide for Small Business (6 Proven PR Tactics) https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/small-business-public-relations/ Tue, 09 Nov 2021 20:07:41 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=39122

PR is vital for small businesses. And, it doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here are 7 proven public relations tactics for every small business.]]>
Psychology in eCommerce Web Design: How to Increase Sales https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/web-design-psychology/ Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:28:08 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=39087

Have you optimized your eCommerce website for psychology? Use these three powerful psychological principles to increase sales.]]>
13 Questions to Ask Before Developing Your Brand Identity https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/brand-identity-questions/ Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:56:41 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=39043

Your brand identity is too important to leave to chance. These 13 questions will help you develop a powerful brand identity from the start.]]>
The Definitive Content Marketing Guide https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/content-marketing-guide/ Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:58:14 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=39020

Learn how to create a successful content marketing strategy that will help you reach your audience and increase conversions.]]>
5 Ways Graphic Design Builds Profit for Your Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/small-business-profits-graphic-design/ Tue, 12 Oct 2021 15:13:47 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38991 chart of business growth and profits

Graphic design is a must-have tool in every entrepreneur's arsenal. Follow these 5 tips to run a more successful and profitable business.]]>
7 Photography Logo Styles – Which is Right for Your Photography Business? https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/photography-logo-styles/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 18:20:29 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38910

Photography is a creative and artistic business. Which of these seven photography logo styles works best for your business?]]>
How to Start a Property Management Company https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/how-to-start-a-property-management-company/ Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:58:53 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38811

This comprehensive guide on starting a property management company includes choosing your niche, writing a business plan, and much more.]]>
The Science of Logo Design: How to Choose an Effective Logo for Your Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/logo-science/ Fri, 27 Aug 2021 15:04:25 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38780 photo showing liquid containers with colored liquids

Your company logo is important. Here are 4 best practices and scientific insights to help you choose an effective logo for your business.]]>
Book Cover and Layout Design: A Self-Publisher’s Guide https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/book-design-guide/ Fri, 20 Aug 2021 14:31:13 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38743

Your book's visual design is as much a marketing tool as an artistic endeavor. This simple design guide for self-publishers can help.]]>
Target Audience: What it is, How to Define it and 5 Proven Tactics to Find The Right Audience https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/target-audience/ Thu, 12 Aug 2021 17:42:28 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38721

It's not enough for businesses to know who their best customers are. You also need to know where they are. Use these five tactics to reach your best leads.]]>
5 Proven SEO Tips That Will Improve Your Website https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/seo-design/ Tue, 03 Aug 2021 21:01:21 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38707

Keep these five insights in mind when designing your website and you could soon start seeing your site and content rank higher in the SERPs.]]>
5 Inexpensive Branding Strategies For Growing Your Small Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/branding-strategies-small-business/ Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:47:36 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38496

It doesn't have to cost a fortune to create a strong brand. These 5 inexpensive branding strategies will help grow your small business.]]>
15 Low-Cost Small Business Ideas You Can Start With a Small Budget https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/business-ideas-low-cost/ Tue, 15 Jun 2021 18:16:05 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38468

Find your future business! These 15 businesses can all be started quickly with a low budget. Which one is right for you?]]>
How to Start a Successful Online T-Shirt Business in 2024: The Definitive Guide https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/start-online-tshirt-business/ Tue, 25 May 2021 22:46:49 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38423

This definitive guide on starting a t-shirt business covers choosing your niche, planning your line, registering your business and much more.]]>
How to Start a Trucking Business [GUIDE] https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/how-to-start-a-trucking-company/ Tue, 11 May 2021 20:07:48 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38393

This definitive guide on starting a trucking company covers choosing your niche, business plans, registering your business, and much more.]]>
What’s a Competitive Analysis and How Can It Strengthen Your Marketing Strategy? https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/competitive-analysis-marketing/ Tue, 13 Apr 2021 18:28:58 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=38081

A competitive analysis is an assessment of your key competitors' strengths and weaknesses and a strategy to identify opportunities and threats that can help you outperform those competitors.]]>
13 Essential TED Talks You Must Listen to When Starting a Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/ted-talks-starting-a-business/ Mon, 05 Apr 2021 17:42:36 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=37946

Launching a startup isn't for the faint of heart. But, these 13 TED Talks share insights and actionable tips that can help you succeed.]]>
This is How You Can Grow Your Small Business Faster https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/grow-small-business-tips/ Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:29:10 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=27326

Your business must start thinking of customers as long-term investments instead of one-off sales. This is the secret to growing your business faster. ]]>
Choose a Lucrative Niche for Your Startup in 3 Powerfully Simple Steps https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/startup-niche/ Tue, 16 Mar 2021 17:04:46 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=37857

To scale your startup or small business, you must embrace a niche. Choose a lucrative niche for your business with three powerfully simple steps. ]]>
12 Branding Lessons from Four Leading Food and Beverage Companies https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/branding-food-beverage/ Tue, 23 Feb 2021 18:19:53 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=37602

Branding is important. Build a better food and beverage brand with these 12 tips from 4 top food and beverage companies.]]>
The Psychology of Design: Win Customers with Reassuring Design https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/design-psychology/ Tue, 02 Feb 2021 21:19:46 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=37560

Inspire comfort in your brand and confidence in your products or services by following these 8 design tips.]]>
7 Proven Tips to Write Catchy Email Subject Lines That Convert https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/email-subject-lines/ Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:55 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=37525

Get the most from your email campaigns. Follow these 7 proven tips for writing subject lines that convert.]]>