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🎄The holiday season is both beautiful and chaotic for local small business owners, especially on Small Business Saturday!

🌪️Maybe you're vibing on the outside but the internal chaos is wilin'...

❤️💚 Sending love to every owner juggling customers, orders, scheduling, marketing, budgeting AND the rush of the season.

🤗 Share this with your favorite local small business owner who feels this level of chaos from Thanksgiving to Christmas this year! 🫠

#localsmallbusiness
#smallbusinessmarketing
#shoplocal

🎄The holiday season is both beautiful and chaotic for local small business owners, especially on Small Business Saturday!

🌪️Maybe you're vibing on the outside but the internal chaos is wilin'...

❤️💚 Sending love to every owner juggling customers, orders, scheduling, marketing, budgeting AND the rush of the season.

🤗 Share this with your favorite local small business owner who feels this level of chaos from Thanksgiving to Christmas this year! 🫠

#localsmallbusiness
#smallbusinessmarketing
#shoplocal

🐝 Just like marketing your local small business, you can have a strategy and plan mapped out, but it can still take a few tries and tweaks to get the results you want.

🎨 Trust the process!

🛠️ When you fix little things, they can make a big impact in driving sales and traffic to you.

🤔 Curious how showing up online can drastically affect your in person sales?

🐝 Comment BEE and I'll send you my free video teaching you all about it! It's fast, simple, and actionable...immediately!

Until then, I'm going to keep showing up, just like I do for all my friends, family, and clients.

Grateful to be doing it even if I feel like a dork. 🤪

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing

🐝 Just like marketing your local small business, you can have a strategy and plan mapped out, but it can still take a few tries and tweaks to get the results you want.

🎨 Trust the process!

🛠️ When you fix little things, they can make a big impact in driving sales and traffic to you.

🤔 Curious how showing up online can drastically affect your in person sales?

🐝 Comment BEE and I'll send you my free video teaching you all about it! It's fast, simple, and actionable...immediately!

Until then, I'm going to keep showing up, just like I do for all my friends, family, and clients.

Grateful to be doing it even if I feel like a dork. 🤪

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing

🐝 Most harsh reviews aren’t about you at all.

🫥 They come from:

• People hiding behind a screen
• Emotionally insecure people
• Jealousy
• Those that are seeking attention from anywhere they can get it

But they still suck and sometimes, really cut deep.

But if I can tell you (and MYSELF anything), don’t let one crappy comment or review derail your whole business.

When you understand where this behavior comes from… it stings a lot less.

How does your local business handle reviews? Even the bad ones?

#ncmarketing #digitalmarketing #marketingcoach

🐝 Most harsh reviews aren’t about you at all.

🫥 They come from:

• People hiding behind a screen
• Emotionally insecure people
• Jealousy
• Those that are seeking attention from anywhere they can get it

But they still suck and sometimes, really cut deep.

But if I can tell you (and MYSELF anything), don’t let one crappy comment or review derail your whole business.

When you understand where this behavior comes from… it stings a lot less.

How does your local business handle reviews? Even the bad ones?

#ncmarketing #digitalmarketing #marketingcoach

🙊 If asking for reviews feels awkward… welcome to the club!!

Every local business owner has that "I'm supposed to get more reviews because everyone says get more reviews but I don't want to ask clients for reviews" moment INCLUDING ME!

So here are 6 creative and super simple ways to ask for them!

Leaving a review takes less time than liking and sharing this post, signing up for my new digital visibility training (comment LAUNCH 🚀 for the link), or watching Home Alone 2 for the 3rd time this season.

Reviews are imperative and help with digital visibility.

They help people find you, trust you, and choose you without you having to shout from the rooftops.

Save this for later + send to a local business owner that needs some ideas! 🐝 💛✨

🙊 If asking for reviews feels awkward… welcome to the club!!

Every local business owner has that "I'm supposed to get more reviews because everyone says get more reviews but I don't want to ask clients for reviews" moment INCLUDING ME!

So here are 6 creative and super simple ways to ask for them!

Leaving a review takes less time than liking and sharing this post, signing up for my new digital visibility training (comment LAUNCH 🚀 for the link), or watching Home Alone 2 for the 3rd time this season.

Reviews are imperative and help with digital visibility.

They help people find you, trust you, and choose you without you having to shout from the rooftops.

Save this for later + send to a local business owner that needs some ideas! 🐝 💛✨

🫘 And guess what? I'm spilling the beans on what digital visibility is, why it matters, and HOW it drives sales and growth for local small businesses owners like you on MONDAY, November 24th!!

🦶 Clear and updated digital visibility means more foot traffic, more sales, more opportunities for growth.

🗓️ This class/tutorial/training whatever you want to call it, launches Monday and it'll be delivered straight to your inbox.

♠️ If you invest 12.5 minutes of your time, I promise it'll pay back in spades

🚀Comment LAUNCH and I'll send it right to you ON Monday!

🤗 Can't wait to hear what you think!

🫘 And guess what? I'm spilling the beans on what digital visibility is, why it matters, and HOW it drives sales and growth for local small businesses owners like you on MONDAY, November 24th!!

🦶 Clear and updated digital visibility means more foot traffic, more sales, more opportunities for growth.

🗓️ This class/tutorial/training whatever you want to call it, launches Monday and it'll be delivered straight to your inbox.

♠️ If you invest 12.5 minutes of your time, I promise it'll pay back in spades

🚀Comment LAUNCH and I'll send it right to you ON Monday!

🤗 Can't wait to hear what you think!

🤔 What do you think about this list? Are there things you would add to it?

🛍️ So many buying and scheduling decisions are made based on a business' digital presence alone.

What does your local business look like in a digital sense?

If you want to understand what "digital visibility" even means or how you can increase sales and foot traffic to your local business based on your digital presence alone, you won't want to miss what I have in store!

🆓 And it's free!

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to sign up for this 20 minute lesson to be delivered to your inbox on Monday!

#shoplocalnc #denvernc #marketingcoach #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing

🤔 What do you think about this list? Are there things you would add to it?

🛍️ So many buying and scheduling decisions are made based on a business' digital presence alone.

What does your local business look like in a digital sense?

If you want to understand what "digital visibility" even means or how you can increase sales and foot traffic to your local business based on your digital presence alone, you won't want to miss what I have in store!

🆓 And it's free!

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to sign up for this 20 minute lesson to be delivered to your inbox on Monday!

#shoplocalnc #denvernc #marketingcoach #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing

🎄Does your family have traditions like going shopping or going to the movies together? Or visiting a certain mall Santa or eating at the same restaurant?

🗺️ With the right plan, your local business can be part of those traditions and memories for so many!

🎁 The holidays are HUGE for every type of local business and customers are just waiting to spend money with you.

⏰ And it's not too late to bring people to you and your local business!

🎄I sent out several ideas like this this morning to my email list...are you in the cool club??

🤓 So if you need help or want ideas, I have a few ways to guide you:

📧 Comment LINK and subscribe to my email list where I'll give you marketing inspiration and ideas sent directly to your inbox each week

🎬 Comment LAUNCH and sign up to have my 20-minute FREE class about ways to grow sales and visibility for your local business (launching Nov 24!) emailed to you!

😊 Follow me @thebentwaybee for regularly scheduled marketing tips and ideas for local businesses

#digitalmarketingtipsandtricks #emailmarketing #shopsmallnc #shoplocalnc #charlottemarketing #christmas #fyp

🎄Does your family have traditions like going shopping or going to the movies together? Or visiting a certain mall Santa or eating at the same restaurant?

🗺️ With the right plan, your local business can be part of those traditions and memories for so many!

🎁 The holidays are HUGE for every type of local business and customers are just waiting to spend money with you.

⏰ And it's not too late to bring people to you and your local business!

🎄I sent out several ideas like this this morning to my email list...are you in the cool club??

🤓 So if you need help or want ideas, I have a few ways to guide you:

📧 Comment LINK and subscribe to my email list where I'll give you marketing inspiration and ideas sent directly to your inbox each week

🎬 Comment LAUNCH and sign up to have my 20-minute FREE class about ways to grow sales and visibility for your local business (launching Nov 24!) emailed to you!

😊 Follow me @thebentwaybee for regularly scheduled marketing tips and ideas for local businesses

#digitalmarketingtipsandtricks #emailmarketing #shopsmallnc #shoplocalnc #charlottemarketing #christmas #fyp

🐝 My style? Marketing tips peppered with grandmillennial personality.

20 years in media and marketing taught me to work hard but make time to build relationships.

Make friends but protect yourself.

Lead with confidence but be humble.

Support others and their dreams.

Shop small.

@ludacris (and 2 Fast 2 Furious) is never to be outdone. 🏎️💨

Home Alone is the supreme Christmas movie.

Sun-ripened Raspberry was No. 1.

@southparkmallnc was the ultimate Charlotte hangout in the 90s.

Sound like you? Let's be friends.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessowner #algorithm #southparkmall #shopsmallnc #shoplocalnc #charlottenc

🐝 My style? Marketing tips peppered with grandmillennial personality.

20 years in media and marketing taught me to work hard but make time to build relationships.

Make friends but protect yourself.

Lead with confidence but be humble.

Support others and their dreams.

Shop small.

@ludacris (and 2 Fast 2 Furious) is never to be outdone. 🏎️💨

Home Alone is the supreme Christmas movie.

Sun-ripened Raspberry was No. 1.

@southparkmallnc was the ultimate Charlotte hangout in the 90s.

Sound like you? Let's be friends.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessowner #algorithm #southparkmall #shopsmallnc #shoplocalnc #charlottenc

Even if it's a business I frequent, I will still:

🐝 Search the address and see how long it's going to take me to get there
🐝 Search for the phone number so I can tell them I'm running late...!
🐝 Look for any updated specials on their website
🐝 Check out reviews and any comments that would make me think about going elsewhere (or see if anyone I know made some remarks...!)
🐝 View their social pages or see if they are running ads in my area.

And if I'm traveling, I will always search "near me" for restaurants, emergency services (car care, home care, or healthcare, etc).

And my habits not unique!

Potential customers (or even existing ones) are looking online even before they come to your local business.

🗝️ Search engines
🗝️ Your own website
🗝️ Maps
🗝️ Review sites
🗝️Facebook etc

...are all top places people find out about your local business before coming by or booking with you

Showing up online has a multitude of benefits. Make sure your local business shows up when your potential client or customer searches so that they choose you!

Want help in figuring out which areas your business needs better visibility?

Comment LAUNCH 🚀 and you can sign up for my upcoming class that will be released November 24th! You won't want to miss it!

#digitalmarketing #digitalvisibility #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopsmallnc

Even if it's a business I frequent, I will still:

🐝 Search the address and see how long it's going to take me to get there
🐝 Search for the phone number so I can tell them I'm running late...!
🐝 Look for any updated specials on their website
🐝 Check out reviews and any comments that would make me think about going elsewhere (or see if anyone I know made some remarks...!)
🐝 View their social pages or see if they are running ads in my area.

And if I'm traveling, I will always search "near me" for restaurants, emergency services (car care, home care, or healthcare, etc).

And my habits not unique!

Potential customers (or even existing ones) are looking online even before they come to your local business.

🗝️ Search engines
🗝️ Your own website
🗝️ Maps
🗝️ Review sites
🗝️Facebook etc

...are all top places people find out about your local business before coming by or booking with you

Showing up online has a multitude of benefits. Make sure your local business shows up when your potential client or customer searches so that they choose you!

Want help in figuring out which areas your business needs better visibility?

Comment LAUNCH 🚀 and you can sign up for my upcoming class that will be released November 24th! You won't want to miss it!

#digitalmarketing #digitalvisibility #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #shopsmall #shopsmallnc

Comment LAUNCH 🚀 and you can snag one of the last few seats in my upcoming class.

This 20-minute class is guaranteed to show you how to optimize your online presence to maximize your in-person clients and customers!

It'll be a quick, no frills discussion for local small business owners like you that are looking to beat the holiday rush.

Prepare your digital visibility now and make sure you're chosen ahead of your competitors today, tomorrow, and the days after that.

Don't know what digital visibility even means?

I'll go over that too! And tell you why it matters!

Save your seat. Let me know you're coming. Grab a drink (☕️🥤🍺 whatever you want!) and learn how to drive sales to your local small business through your online presence.

🐝 And if you're not subscribed to my email list for updates like this, go to bentwaybeemarketing.com and add yourself! It's worth it, I promise!

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #digitalvisibility #charlottemarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal

Comment LAUNCH 🚀 and you can snag one of the last few seats in my upcoming class.

This 20-minute class is guaranteed to show you how to optimize your online presence to maximize your in-person clients and customers!

It'll be a quick, no frills discussion for local small business owners like you that are looking to beat the holiday rush.

Prepare your digital visibility now and make sure you're chosen ahead of your competitors today, tomorrow, and the days after that.

Don't know what digital visibility even means?

I'll go over that too! And tell you why it matters!

Save your seat. Let me know you're coming. Grab a drink (☕️🥤🍺 whatever you want!) and learn how to drive sales to your local small business through your online presence.

🐝 And if you're not subscribed to my email list for updates like this, go to bentwaybeemarketing.com and add yourself! It's worth it, I promise!

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #digitalvisibility #charlottemarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal

🥸 Sometimes small business owners know what they need to do for their business, but sometimes they don't, and that's OK too!

🙋🏼‍♀️ When you hire an expert, someone with over 20 years of sales and marketing experience with local small businesses, you can trust they are going to ask the right questions to help guide you and your business towards growth and scalability.

🫣 But sometimes growth and scale isn't what you want.

When that same expert asked the right questions, you can work together to figure out what your goals are and implement those, too.

After years and years of working with local small business owners, I've realized that sometimes they just want to maintain.

And that's great too!

There are still massive marketing needs even to maintain your current business.

🤔 Curious about 1:1 coaching, strategy, or what you even need to do for your local business?

📚 Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a call and we'll figure out what you need to do based on where you want to be!

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #marketingstrategy

🥸 Sometimes small business owners know what they need to do for their business, but sometimes they don't, and that's OK too!

🙋🏼‍♀️ When you hire an expert, someone with over 20 years of sales and marketing experience with local small businesses, you can trust they are going to ask the right questions to help guide you and your business towards growth and scalability.

🫣 But sometimes growth and scale isn't what you want.

When that same expert asked the right questions, you can work together to figure out what your goals are and implement those, too.

After years and years of working with local small business owners, I've realized that sometimes they just want to maintain.

And that's great too!

There are still massive marketing needs even to maintain your current business.

🤔 Curious about 1:1 coaching, strategy, or what you even need to do for your local business?

📚 Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a call and we'll figure out what you need to do based on where you want to be!

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #marketingstrategy

😊 Just because you know what you need to do for your local small business doesn't mean YOU have to be the one to do it.

Sometimes outsourcing things like marketing or marketing strategy is the exact thing you NEED to do to grow.

Working with an expert can free up your brain space so you can do the things you like to do instead.

Choose someone that you vibe with AND can get you the results you desire.

🐝 If this is your vibe, follow along for more marketing tips, advice and opportunities to grow your local small business.

🎄For the record, we put our own fake tree in the basement because the kids were begging to do it. But maybe I can convince my husband to outsource the outside lights this year...

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

😊 Just because you know what you need to do for your local small business doesn't mean YOU have to be the one to do it.

Sometimes outsourcing things like marketing or marketing strategy is the exact thing you NEED to do to grow.

Working with an expert can free up your brain space so you can do the things you like to do instead.

Choose someone that you vibe with AND can get you the results you desire.

🐝 If this is your vibe, follow along for more marketing tips, advice and opportunities to grow your local small business.

🎄For the record, we put our own fake tree in the basement because the kids were begging to do it. But maybe I can convince my husband to outsource the outside lights this year...

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

🙋🏼‍♀️Over the last 20 years, I've worked with hundreds of local small business owners.

And often, these 5 things have been the biggest shocks to these owners when building their business.

🛎️ Do any of these ring true for you?

1️⃣ “If you build it, they’ll come” is a lie.
Your storefront or website means nothing if no one sees it. Visibility is everything.

2️⃣ Posting without purpose = crickets.
Random social posts won’t build momentum. A strategy gets you seen and remembered.

3️⃣ Burnout is real when you’re invisible.
When no one knows your business exists, you’re stuck hustling twice as hard for half the results.

4️⃣ Referrals dry up but digital keeps you growing.
Word-of-mouth is great, but your online presence is what scales.

5️⃣ If your message is fuzzy, you’re losing customers.
People don’t buy what they don’t understand. Clear, confident messaging online builds trust fast.

👉 Your digital visibility isn’t optional. It keeps you going!

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing advice

🙋🏼‍♀️Over the last 20 years, I've worked with hundreds of local small business owners.

And often, these 5 things have been the biggest shocks to these owners when building their business.

🛎️ Do any of these ring true for you?

1️⃣ “If you build it, they’ll come” is a lie.
Your storefront or website means nothing if no one sees it. Visibility is everything.

2️⃣ Posting without purpose = crickets.
Random social posts won’t build momentum. A strategy gets you seen and remembered.

3️⃣ Burnout is real when you’re invisible.
When no one knows your business exists, you’re stuck hustling twice as hard for half the results.

4️⃣ Referrals dry up but digital keeps you growing.
Word-of-mouth is great, but your online presence is what scales.

5️⃣ If your message is fuzzy, you’re losing customers.
People don’t buy what they don’t understand. Clear, confident messaging online builds trust fast.

👉 Your digital visibility isn’t optional. It keeps you going!

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business marketing advice

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and add yourself to the waitlist for my upcoming 20-minute class that will address these things ANd discuss the best framework to grow sales in 2026 for your local small business!

♟️The game keeps changing.

But here’s what I’m seeing work for local businesses right now:

✅ Smart tools like AI

✅ Monetizing your first-party data

✅ Target your audience with Meta ads

✅ Connect online + in-person

The most successful businesses are blending their online presence with the real-world experience.

Bottom line?

It’s not about chasing trends but staying visible, useful, and trusted where it counts.

#smallbusinessowners #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketingforsmallbusiness

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and add yourself to the waitlist for my upcoming 20-minute class that will address these things ANd discuss the best framework to grow sales in 2026 for your local small business!

♟️The game keeps changing.

But here’s what I’m seeing work for local businesses right now:

✅ Smart tools like AI

✅ Monetizing your first-party data

✅ Target your audience with Meta ads

✅ Connect online + in-person

The most successful businesses are blending their online presence with the real-world experience.

Bottom line?

It’s not about chasing trends but staying visible, useful, and trusted where it counts.

#smallbusinessowners #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketingforsmallbusiness

🤔 How does your local small business handle online reviews?

🤓 As a marketing expert for businesses like yours, online reviews and your digital presence are way more important than you may think!

💻 Even if your business isn't online, your customers are - researching and seeing what other people think about you.

🚘Make sure your online presence is driving business TO your location rather than away.

😝Don't know where to start?

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll add you to the waItlist for my upcoming video training discussing 4 online areas local small business owners need to focus on in order to drive foot traffic and increase sales.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

🤔 How does your local small business handle online reviews?

🤓 As a marketing expert for businesses like yours, online reviews and your digital presence are way more important than you may think!

💻 Even if your business isn't online, your customers are - researching and seeing what other people think about you.

🚘Make sure your online presence is driving business TO your location rather than away.

😝Don't know where to start?

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll add you to the waItlist for my upcoming video training discussing 4 online areas local small business owners need to focus on in order to drive foot traffic and increase sales.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

If you have ANY Gen Alphas in your sphere, you've heard this ONE MILLION TIMES.

Personally, I'm part of that 3-6-9 generation. Maybe even 281-330-8004...but 6 7 is even having a moment in our house.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and fun nostalgia.

#smallbusinessmarketing #funny #mikejones #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

If you have ANY Gen Alphas in your sphere, you've heard this ONE MILLION TIMES.

Personally, I'm part of that 3-6-9 generation. Maybe even 281-330-8004...but 6 7 is even having a moment in our house.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and fun nostalgia.

#smallbusinessmarketing #funny #mikejones #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocal

🤨 Are you doing any of these, even if by accident??

I’ve helped hundreds of local small businesses increase their sales and visibility since 2005 and here are 5 things I’d never do as a local small business marketing expert:

❌ Boost a social media post
❌ Skip replying to Google reviews for later
❌ Ignore my email list
❌ Avoid searching for my business online
❌ Depend on “word of mouth” alone

It's easy to ignore or avoid these things as you continue to actually OPERATE your local small business, but leaving these things out, or ignoring them all together, will affect your sales and visibility.

👉 Want help?

🚀Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to be one of the first owners to see my free 20-minute training (coming in a few weeks!!) that will teach you real strategies that work for real small business owners like you.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

🤨 Are you doing any of these, even if by accident??

I’ve helped hundreds of local small businesses increase their sales and visibility since 2005 and here are 5 things I’d never do as a local small business marketing expert:

❌ Boost a social media post
❌ Skip replying to Google reviews for later
❌ Ignore my email list
❌ Avoid searching for my business online
❌ Depend on “word of mouth” alone

It's easy to ignore or avoid these things as you continue to actually OPERATE your local small business, but leaving these things out, or ignoring them all together, will affect your sales and visibility.

👉 Want help?

🚀Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to be one of the first owners to see my free 20-minute training (coming in a few weeks!!) that will teach you real strategies that work for real small business owners like you.

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

👻 Happy Halloween from Bentway Bee Marketing 🐝

#smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #halloweenjokes #hauntedhouse

👻 Happy Halloween from Bentway Bee Marketing 🐝

#smallbusinessowner #shoplocal #shoplocalnc #halloweenjokes #hauntedhouse

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to sign up for my new training that will be available in a few weeks!

Be one of the first lucky small business owners to see this free video that will teach you:

⭐️what digital marketing areas to focus on
⭐️give you real strategies to grow sales, leads, and foot traffic for your local small business

This isn't some hour-long timeshare presentation that will leave you wishing you had just kept on scrolling.

It's quick, straight to the point, and valuable info you can put to work immediately to give your business more visibility.

See you there!

#marketingmadesimple #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #courselaunch

🚀 Comment LAUNCH and I'll send you the link to sign up for my new training that will be available in a few weeks!

Be one of the first lucky small business owners to see this free video that will teach you:

⭐️what digital marketing areas to focus on
⭐️give you real strategies to grow sales, leads, and foot traffic for your local small business

This isn't some hour-long timeshare presentation that will leave you wishing you had just kept on scrolling.

It's quick, straight to the point, and valuable info you can put to work immediately to give your business more visibility.

See you there!

#marketingmadesimple #digitalmarketing #smallbusinessmarketing #courselaunch

📋 What's on your to-do list today?

🏆Owning a small business is nothing short of impressive (but let's be honest...also exhausting).

You are pulled in one million directions.

You're trying to keep up with new trends, changes, updates, etc.

You're the owner, the sales person, the IT guru, the marketer, and a lot of us are parents as well.

(Which adds a whole other layer of crazy. )

And sometimes you know what you need to do to market and grow your business, but you're tired of "throwing spaghetti at the wall" and you just need somebody to help coach you through the steps to move the needle.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

There we can talk about what you're doing, where you want to go with your business, and what tools and strategies you need to get there.

#marketingcoach #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

📋 What's on your to-do list today?

🏆Owning a small business is nothing short of impressive (but let's be honest...also exhausting).

You are pulled in one million directions.

You're trying to keep up with new trends, changes, updates, etc.

You're the owner, the sales person, the IT guru, the marketer, and a lot of us are parents as well.

(Which adds a whole other layer of crazy. )

And sometimes you know what you need to do to market and grow your business, but you're tired of "throwing spaghetti at the wall" and you just need somebody to help coach you through the steps to move the needle.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

There we can talk about what you're doing, where you want to go with your business, and what tools and strategies you need to get there.

#marketingcoach #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinesstips

👇If you get this movie reference, drop an 88 in the comments.

All I"m trying to do is put my 20 years of local sales and marketing experience to work for owners that want more sales but feel invisible or like they don't know what to do next.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and bits of nostalgia.

#backtothefuture #88mph #docbrown #martymcfly #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

👇If you get this movie reference, drop an 88 in the comments.

All I"m trying to do is put my 20 years of local sales and marketing experience to work for owners that want more sales but feel invisible or like they don't know what to do next.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips and bits of nostalgia.

#backtothefuture #88mph #docbrown #martymcfly #smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

👋 Hi, I'm Emily, your local small business marketing expert and owner of Bentway Bee Marketing.🐝

I help local small business owners drive sales, increase foot traffic and fill their appointment schedules within hours of implementing simple digital strategies for their business.

Drop a 👋 and introduce yourself and your business!

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #smallbusinessowner #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #digitalmarketing

👋 Hi, I'm Emily, your local small business marketing expert and owner of Bentway Bee Marketing.🐝

I help local small business owners drive sales, increase foot traffic and fill their appointment schedules within hours of implementing simple digital strategies for their business.

Drop a 👋 and introduce yourself and your business!

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #smallbusinessowner #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #digitalmarketing

Do you want to just hope that sales happen? Or do you want to do something about it?

If there were simple tactics that you knew would make a difference in your sales, would you do them?

Even if your business isn't an online store, your clients will check you out online before booking an appointment or coming to your store or restaurant.

Make sure several key areas are in tiptop shape if you want to continue to increase foot traffic and drive sales for your local small business.

Want to know how or what you need to do?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a free call with me, your 20-year local sales and marketing veteran.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #bentwaybeemarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips

Do you want to just hope that sales happen? Or do you want to do something about it?

If there were simple tactics that you knew would make a difference in your sales, would you do them?

Even if your business isn't an online store, your clients will check you out online before booking an appointment or coming to your store or restaurant.

Make sure several key areas are in tiptop shape if you want to continue to increase foot traffic and drive sales for your local small business.

Want to know how or what you need to do?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a free call with me, your 20-year local sales and marketing veteran.

#smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #bentwaybeemarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips

😳 Although the percentage can vary slightly depending upon the source reference, Google states that 92% of consumers read online reviews before a first visit to a local business.

‼️ And up to 98% read reviews before making a purchase in general.

Make sure that collecting and responding to reviews are part of your marketing strategy.

Even if your business doesn't live online, your customers do and they are looking at your reviews.

🐝 Follow me @thebentwaybee , a 20 year sales and marketing veteran for local small businesses, for more marketing advice and tips you can implement today!

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #googlereviewsmatter

😳 Although the percentage can vary slightly depending upon the source reference, Google states that 92% of consumers read online reviews before a first visit to a local business.

‼️ And up to 98% read reviews before making a purchase in general.

Make sure that collecting and responding to reviews are part of your marketing strategy.

Even if your business doesn't live online, your customers do and they are looking at your reviews.

🐝 Follow me @thebentwaybee , a 20 year sales and marketing veteran for local small businesses, for more marketing advice and tips you can implement today!

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #googlereviewsmatter

It's true and they can make a big impact for your local small business in your own backyard.

The answer?

Meta ads.

There are several different locally targeted Meta campaigns you can run that are a fantastic way to drive local foot traffic which means MORE SALES.

Pick your exact customer and get your message right in front of them for less than your morning coffee order.

Small budgets, big impact.

Want to know how? I'll teach you in 30 minutes or less.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a time to learn.

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

It's true and they can make a big impact for your local small business in your own backyard.

The answer?

Meta ads.

There are several different locally targeted Meta campaigns you can run that are a fantastic way to drive local foot traffic which means MORE SALES.

Pick your exact customer and get your message right in front of them for less than your morning coffee order.

Small budgets, big impact.

Want to know how? I'll teach you in 30 minutes or less.

Comment BOOK and I'll send you the link to schedule a time to learn.

#smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #shoplocal #shoplocalnc

Small business ownership, coaching, digital marketing strategy + parenting and taking care of my own needs = full heart but physically and mentally beat by 8pm 😂

Do you feel the same or is it just me?

#funny #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #fyp #remixreels

Small business ownership, coaching, digital marketing strategy + parenting and taking care of my own needs = full heart but physically and mentally beat by 8pm 😂

Do you feel the same or is it just me?

#funny #smallbusinessmarketing #smallbusinessowner #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #fyp #remixreels

Did you catch on...😂

I am all of these people!

A North Carolina girl for life, I grew up here and never left.

For 20 years, I have helped local small business owners in North Carolina drive traffic, increase visibility, and make sure that their digital presence online is just as good as when a client comes to their store or books their services.

These are simple fixes, but when you're running your business, you don't always have time to think about these things.

If you don't want to take the time, hire an expert from your own backyard like me, @thebentwaybee

#northcarolinasmallbusiness #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal #funny

Did you catch on...😂

I am all of these people!

A North Carolina girl for life, I grew up here and never left.

For 20 years, I have helped local small business owners in North Carolina drive traffic, increase visibility, and make sure that their digital presence online is just as good as when a client comes to their store or books their services.

These are simple fixes, but when you're running your business, you don't always have time to think about these things.

If you don't want to take the time, hire an expert from your own backyard like me, @thebentwaybee

#northcarolinasmallbusiness #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #shoplocalnc #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal #funny

✅ Every single day of the week.

Implementing simple digital strategies for your local small business will result in an increase in visibility and sales time and time again.

Want a free 30-minute digital audit with me, a 20-year local small business marketing expert?

Comment BOOK 📚 and I'll send you the link.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips for local small business owners.

#shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal

✅ Every single day of the week.

Implementing simple digital strategies for your local small business will result in an increase in visibility and sales time and time again.

Want a free 30-minute digital audit with me, a 20-year local small business marketing expert?

Comment BOOK 📚 and I'll send you the link.

Follow @thebentwaybee for more marketing tips for local small business owners.

#shoplocalnc #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinessmarketing #marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #shoplocal

🤨 What does your business look like online?

Follow @thebentwaybee for digital marketing advice for your local small business.

If you're a local small business owner and you were to audit your digital footprint as if you're a potential client, what does it look like?

❓Is your address correct?
❓What is their first impression of your business based on your reviews and your response to those reviews?
❓ Are your Meta ads boosted or targeted? Is someone in California seeing your brick and mortar location when you're located in North Carolina?

It seems basic, but accurate information builds trust and in turn, that trust is more likely to into a client than if it wasn't there.

Want advice or need help fixing your digital footprint?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinessmarketing

🤨 What does your business look like online?

Follow @thebentwaybee for digital marketing advice for your local small business.

If you're a local small business owner and you were to audit your digital footprint as if you're a potential client, what does it look like?

❓Is your address correct?
❓What is their first impression of your business based on your reviews and your response to those reviews?
❓ Are your Meta ads boosted or targeted? Is someone in California seeing your brick and mortar location when you're located in North Carolina?

It seems basic, but accurate information builds trust and in turn, that trust is more likely to into a client than if it wasn't there.

Want advice or need help fixing your digital footprint?

Comment BOOK and I'll send you a link to book a free discovery call with me.

#marketingcoach #digitalmarketing #shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinesstips #smallbusinessmarketing

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business advice and motivation.

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

Follow @thebentwaybee for more local small business advice and motivation.

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinesstips

Negative reviews or pissed off customers can create a downward spiral, but respond accordingly and move on.

Remember, this is part of the journey and the freedom you craved.

Somewhere between the late nights and early mornings, the customer service and the back-of-house drama, this is still your dream.

Keep it going. 💪

#smallbusinessmarketing #shoplocal #digitalmarketing #entrepreneurlife #smallbusinesstips

🌎 Even if your business isn't an online store, your shoppers, clients, and potential spenders are looking for you online before they even reach out to visit or schedule an appointment.

💻 Because of this, your digital footprint is your first impression, so you want to make it count.

Too many local small business owners miss opportunities because of these three mistakes:

🚫 Wasted ad spend on Meta - no targeting or clear call to action
🚫 Outdated Google Business profiles - mismatched phone numbers, addresses, or websites confuse Google and your customers.
🚫 Unanswered reviews - if you don’t respond to reviews, especially negative ones, it signals to potential customers that you’re not engaged or that feedback doesn’t matter to you.

🐝 Follow @thebentwaybee for more tips for local small business owners that actually bring customers through your door.

🌎 Even if your business isn't an online store, your shoppers, clients, and potential spenders are looking for you online before they even reach out to visit or schedule an appointment.

💻 Because of this, your digital footprint is your first impression, so you want to make it count.

Too many local small business owners miss opportunities because of these three mistakes:

🚫 Wasted ad spend on Meta - no targeting or clear call to action
🚫 Outdated Google Business profiles - mismatched phone numbers, addresses, or websites confuse Google and your customers.
🚫 Unanswered reviews - if you don’t respond to reviews, especially negative ones, it signals to potential customers that you’re not engaged or that feedback doesn’t matter to you.

🐝 Follow @thebentwaybee for more tips for local small business owners that actually bring customers through your door.

😂 You just cannot make this stuff up.

As a 20-year sales and marketing veteran, there are lots of unhinged things that have happened in meetings over the years.

Here are a few of my favorite....

What is the wildest thing that has happened to you during a meeting or in your local small business? If you serve alcohol, I'm sure there are a few....😁

Also, in honor of the Chicago Marathon this past weekend, enjoy my post-race photo from 2015. 🤪

😂 You just cannot make this stuff up.

As a 20-year sales and marketing veteran, there are lots of unhinged things that have happened in meetings over the years.

Here are a few of my favorite....

What is the wildest thing that has happened to you during a meeting or in your local small business? If you serve alcohol, I'm sure there are a few....😁

Also, in honor of the Chicago Marathon this past weekend, enjoy my post-race photo from 2015. 🤪

Huge budgets? You don't need them to run an effective campaign....

...if it's set up right.

Here are three reasons to run Meta ads for your local small business. 👇

1️⃣ Stay Top of Mind.

For just a few dollars a day, you can keep your business showing up in front of locals who already know you (and remind them to come back).

2️⃣ Reach New Customers Nearby.

Meta lets you target people within miles of your shop or service area which is great for that local foot traffic or local leads.

3️⃣ Test What Works (Without Risk).

Low-cost ads help you see what offers or messages get attention before you spend more.

💡 Even just $5 can make a difference in your business!

I've seen remarkable results from running Facebook and Instagram ads.

Have you run ads for your local small business? Did it work?

If you want help learning how to set up an effective Meta campaign, comment ADS and let's get going.

#shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinessowner

Huge budgets? You don't need them to run an effective campaign....

...if it's set up right.

Here are three reasons to run Meta ads for your local small business. 👇

1️⃣ Stay Top of Mind.

For just a few dollars a day, you can keep your business showing up in front of locals who already know you (and remind them to come back).

2️⃣ Reach New Customers Nearby.

Meta lets you target people within miles of your shop or service area which is great for that local foot traffic or local leads.

3️⃣ Test What Works (Without Risk).

Low-cost ads help you see what offers or messages get attention before you spend more.

💡 Even just $5 can make a difference in your business!

I've seen remarkable results from running Facebook and Instagram ads.

Have you run ads for your local small business? Did it work?

If you want help learning how to set up an effective Meta campaign, comment ADS and let's get going.

#shoplocalnc #shoplocal #smallbusinessmarketing #digitalmarketing #bentwaybeemarketing #smallbusinessowner

⚖️Be honest...what did you find?

Was your address right?
Hours?
Contact info?
Updated photos?
REVIEWS?????

☝️Even if your business isn't online, your customers are.

What they find matters and if they can't find you or your information is incorrect, they'll move onto the next one.

Unfortunately, the best business doesn't win...the most visible one does.

Need help getting your online listings updated and driving traffic to your brick and mortar?

👵🏻 Comment HELP and help is on the way, dear!!

⚖️Be honest...what did you find?

Was your address right?
Hours?
Contact info?
Updated photos?
REVIEWS?????

☝️Even if your business isn't online, your customers are.

What they find matters and if they can't find you or your information is incorrect, they'll move onto the next one.

Unfortunately, the best business doesn't win...the most visible one does.

Need help getting your online listings updated and driving traffic to your brick and mortar?

👵🏻 Comment HELP and help is on the way, dear!!

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