How to be Specific in Writing Your Email

Our latest Workshop was in Grass Valley, CA with the Nevada County Online meetup group. You see Nate discussing the brutal importance of being specific, and why it matters, in how to identify, attract (and retain) customers & clients via direct personalized email and recurring newsletters. HUGE thank you to Doug Greene who handled the […]

5 ways to get more readers to open your e-mails

As you saw last week, where we had the honor of writing a guest blog on PR in your Pajamas. We’re happy to share with you our latest in guest blog posts on SBT, with guest blogger Sreeram Sreenivasan, founder of Ubiq If email marketing is your bag (if it isn’t, why the hell not??), head […]

Guest Blog on "PR in your Pajamas"

We’re stoked to have had the opportunity to be invited by the impressive Elena Verlee, to write a guest blog for PR in your Pajamas. If that doesn’t sound comfy enough (as long as you’re not going out in public, and in a college town like Chico, even that’s sometimes “acceptable”); we break down the […]

September 10th Workshop: Email Marketing Unplugged

Email Marketing Unplugged Most small business owners consider email a ‘necessary evil’ however, a small batch of well-crafted emails sent to the right people can catapult your product, service or cause into a whole new level of growth. So how can your business get the most out of email? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll spend […]

August 6th MailChimp Workshop @ ChicoStart (FREE)

ChicoStart Presents MailChimp = MakeMoney with Nate Wright Get a crash-course in one of the top three email marketing platforms. During this highly interactive, hands-on workshop, you’ll get acquainted with the inner workings of this robust platform and prepare your first, or next, newsletter, with content sure to grab the attention of your audience. After a […]

Mailchimp for Small Business

Lessons learned from over 200 Mailchimp campaigns Yep, that’s another milestone for the Small Biz triage team.  You may now uncork your champagne bottles. <pop!> S’alright, enough bragging from me.  If you’re looking for a quick rundown of some Mailchimp best practices for your small business, keep reading.  If you’re looking for more in-depth answers, […]

A Truly Gratifying Letter re: The Small Biz Boost Program

Some quick context here:  Earlier this year we met Chuck at the National Conference for the American Diabetes Association in Texas. Soon thereafter, he signed up for our Small Biz Boost Program, a program that is totally free, but has high expectations of those that participate.  Chuck has a lot going for him – plans […]

MailChimp FAQ

What is MailChimp? Simply put, MailChimp is our favorite email newsletter platform.  It has other uses, from announcements to invites, and anytime in between when you might need a slick looking email.  If you are subscribed to our newsletter, you’ve already seen it in action.   Do I need a paid account? No! Unless you […]