What My Backyard Renovation Taught Me About Doing It All Yourself
We almost sealed our own pavers to save money and skip the wait. What actually changed our minds says something about when small business owners should hand off marketing too.
Your Reputation Isn't the Same as Your Visibility
We're throwing a party to show our neighbors what all that construction noise turned into. Turns out, that's the real difference between reputation and visibility, and most small businesses are missing one of them.
SMS Marketing for Local Service Businesses: A Practical Guide
SMS marketing has a 98% open rate and a reputation for being annoying in equal measure. The difference between the two comes down to one thing, and our backyard renovation happens to be the perfect way to explain it.
How to Prioritize Your Marketing Budget at Every Stage of Small Business Growth
Not sure what to fund first? Most small businesses get the sequence wrong, and it costs them. Here's how to prioritize your marketing spending at every stage of growth.
Consistency Beats Hustle: A Small Business Growth Reality Check
Hustle runs out. Consistency doesn't. If you've ever launched a monthly newsletter, a recurring event, or a fresh social schedule, only to watch it quietly fall apart by month three, this one's for you. The fix isn't more motivation, it's a more honest conversation about pace.
How Local Partnerships Multiply Your Small Business Reach
Spring is a season of growth, and not just in your garden. Local partnerships are one of the most overlooked strategies for growing your small business reach without growing your budget. Done well, they don't just add to your audience. They multiply it. Here's how.
5 Signs Your Small Business Brand Needs a Refresh
Your business evolves over time, and eventually your brand needs to catch up. If your website feels tired, your messaging has shifted, or your ideal clients have changed, it may be time for a refresh. Here are the signs to look for, and how to prepare your marketing for the next season of growth.
Winter Work Is Quiet on Purpose: A Smarter Marketing Season
Winter is often when businesses feel pressure to keep everything alive. This article reframes the quiet season as the right time to prune what no longer serves, so growth stays intentional—and within reach.
Is Rinehart Marketing Right for Your Local Small Business?
Rinehart Marketing works with profitable, mission-driven small businesses that want marketing to feel focused, aligned, and realistic. This article explains who we serve, the challenges our clients face, and how our core services fit together to support long-term growth without hype or burnout.
Before & After Website Updates: The Key Metrics to Track for Real Results
Track the right website metrics before and after updates to measure real results. Learn which engagement, conversion, path, and SEO data matter most.
6 Lessons Every Local Business Can Learn from Annual Marketing Reviews
What can an annual marketing review reveal about your small business? A lot. We’re sharing six takeaways from local client reviews that sparked real growth.
Should Your Local Small Business Start an Email Newsletter? Here's What You Need to Know
You’re a small business owner offering services in your local community, and you’ve heard (maybe from us!) that it’s a really smart idea to start an email newsletter, but how do you get started? We’re here to walk you through it.
How to Do a Seasonal Review for Your Small Business (and Why It Matters)
If you’re a small business owner, your life and your work are deeply intertwined. Here’s a process we use ourselves, and recommend to help you thrive both personally and professionally!
DIY Brand Strategy: A Self-Directed Approach for Local Small Businesses
Juggling day-to-day demands can make it hard to keep your brand strategy clearly in view. Our self-paced brand strategy is designed for small business owners who value autonomy, efficiency, and a budget-friendly approach.
Partner Marketing Tips for Local Small Businesses
Are you a profitable, independently-owned small business in the Pacific Northwest struggling with brand awareness on a limited marketing budget? Partner marketing could be the answer. It’s an incredibly efficient way to generate brand awareness, build credibility and ultimately acquire (and keep) customers with little to no cash outlay.
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