14 marketing tips to help small businesses make & keep New Year's resolutions

With 2014 on the horizon, most business owners are thinking about New Year's resolutions. To help you along the way, I've come up with a list of 14 things (in no particular order) to think about in your 2014 marketing. This will kick off a series of blog posts where I explain the importance of each. See you in 2014!

1. Consider co-marketing.
2. Focus on what you do best.
3. Follow industry blogs to keep up to date.
4. Explore buyer personas.
5. Update your FAQ's.
6. Deliver a consistent message.
7. Choose social channels that fit.
8. Keep it simple.
9. Use an email marketing system.
10. Think about giving rather than getting.
11. Start a blog, or actually use the one you have.
12. Integrate your marketing efforts.
13. Make sure you're mobile friendly.
14. Examine your brand and position.