Ashlee Brayfield, Author at crowdspring Blog Actionable insights on small business, marketing, entrepreneurship, design, and more, from crowdspring. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 01:55:32 +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 Ashlee Brayfield, Author at crowdspring Blog 32 32 5 Common Self-Publishing Mistakes To Avoid and What to Do Instead https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/self-publishing-mistakes/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 15:16:32 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=36468

Use these tips and insights to help avoid the top 5 mistakes many authors make when self-publishing a new book.]]>
6 Proven Low-Budget Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/low-cost-marketing-ideas/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:44:25 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=36326 hand pointing to a marketing and sales results graph

Try these proven, low-cost marketing ideas to help your small business grow. A small marketing budget can go a long way.]]>
4 Proven Ways to Differentiate Your Brand From Competitors https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/differentiate-your-brand/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 16:07:53 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=36035

Here are four proven ways your company can differentiate from competitors to increase sales and profits and to create loyal customers.]]>
Cannabis Packaging Guide: How Great Packaging Can Help Grow Your Cannabis and CBD Business Faster https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/cannabis-cbd-packaging/ Wed, 22 Jul 2020 17:21:42 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=35739

Here are the key things to consider when designing packaging for cannabis and CBD products and a look at the latest cannabis packaging design trends.]]>
6 Businesses You Can Start For Less Than $1,000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/1000-dollar-business-ideas/ Wed, 01 Jul 2020 23:59:33 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=35870

Start your business today for less than $1,000. Check out these 6 terrific business ideas you can start quickly and run from your home.]]>
4 Biggest Challenges of Working Remotely and 13 Strategies to Overcome Them https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/working-remote-challenges/ Wed, 27 May 2020 23:52:20 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=35531

We look at the 4 biggest challenges of working remotely and offer 13 strategies to work through those challenges.]]>
3 Big Challenges Of Remote Work and How To Overcome Them https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/remote-work-challenges/ Wed, 06 May 2020 19:49:56 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=35497

Here are three of the most common challenges managers and companies face when managing remote teams and ways you can overcome those challenges.]]>
6 Big Trends Shaping Product Design in 2020 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/product-design-trends-2020/ Thu, 13 Feb 2020 20:10:24 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32757

Here are the 6 biggest trends in product design in 2020 that you should know.]]>
6 Ways That a Strong Brand Will Drive Sales For Your Construction Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/construction-business-brand/ Tue, 11 Feb 2020 15:43:43 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=33916

Here are 6 ways that a strong brand will drive sales for your construction business.]]>
9 Essential and Proven Restaurant Marketing Strategies https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/restaurant-marketing-strategies/ Mon, 20 Jan 2020 15:44:47 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32529

Whether you've been in business for years, or are just starting out, consider these restaurant-friendly marketing tactics to increase your sales.]]>
How to Start a Medical Marijuana Dispensary Business in 2024 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/how-to-start-a-marijuana-dispensary/ Sun, 12 Jan 2020 21:13:02 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=31519

This definitive guide on starting a marijuana dispensary covers licensing, business plans, choosing a location, training, branding, and more.]]>
4 Ways to Effectively Build Brand Authority in Your Industry https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/brand-authority/ Fri, 10 Jan 2020 15:31:40 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32261

A brand with authority and influence is a brand with a clear path for growth. Everyone wants to work with experts - so, use these strategies to position your brand as an expert in your field.]]>
How to Land the First Customers For Your Startup or Small Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/first-customers/ Fri, 01 Nov 2019 17:00:56 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32435

Here’s a comprehensive, guide to landing and keeping customers for your business.]]>
Marketing Psychology: How to Use the Liking Principle to Grow Your Business https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/marketing-psychology-liking/ Thu, 24 Oct 2019 17:21:07 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32353

The more you like someone the more likely you are to say yes to them. Understanding the liking principle and using it in your marketing can give you an unfair advantage.]]>
How to Use the Principle of Reciprocity to Grow Your Business Faster https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/reciprocity-marketing/ Fri, 11 Oct 2019 16:47:51 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32182

When we are given a gift, of whatever magnitude, we feel a sense of indebtedness to the giver. How can you adapt this important psychological principle to improve your marketing and sales? Use these reciprocity marketing strategies now to get and keep clients and increase revenue.]]>
How Your Business Can Use Scarcity Marketing To Increase Sales https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/scarcity-marketing/ Wed, 25 Sep 2019 19:40:50 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=32072

Influence is everything. Use these scarcity marketing techniques to boost conversions in your business.]]>
What Is Social Proof and Why Your Business Can Die Without It https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/social-proof/ Thu, 12 Sep 2019 16:08:43 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=31923

Use social proof to boost business sales. Not all social proof is created equal. Implement the tactics we discuss to see a boost in conversions.]]>
Marketing Psychology: How You Can Use Commitment and Consistency Principles To Increase Sales https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/marketing-psychology-commitment-and-consistency-principles/ Thu, 05 Sep 2019 17:23:54 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=31833

The best way to earn the loyalty of customers and prospects is to make them commit to something. Use these proven commitment and consistency strategies to retain current customers and win sales.]]>
12 Quick Marketing Tactics You Can Execute in One Hour or Less https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/marketing-tactics-one-hour-or-less/ Wed, 14 Aug 2019 17:00:24 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=31637

Marketing isn't just about big, expensive tactics. Many marketing gains come from smaller tasks that create forward movement. Here are 12 quick marketing tactics you can execute in one hour or less.]]>
The Most Powerful Marketing Words Your Small Business Should Be Using https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/marketing-power-words/ Thu, 27 Jun 2019 16:16:04 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=31430 Crowdspring Power Words

The key to smart marketing is using the right words at the right time, depending on your goals. We look at the magic marketing words that can help you boost conversions and improve the bottom line for your business.]]>
Book Cover Design Trends for 2019: Your Guide To The Biggest and Hottest Trends https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/book-cover-design-trends-2019/ Thu, 13 Jun 2019 22:13:41 +0000 https://www.crowdspring.com/blog/?p=31325

If you're an author publishing your next book or an aspiring author writing your first book, here are six compelling book cover design trends you’ll see in your local bookstore and online in 2019.]]>