Brand
An effective USP is essential for businesses to differentiate themselves from competitors while attracting potential customers and investors. However, determining what makes your startup stand out can be challenging, especially in a crowded marketplace. Nevertheless, a few key strategies can help you create a USP that captures your business perfectly.
Social media is one of the leading ways that small businesses can generate customers and sales. In fact, recent research revealed that over a quarter (28%) of small businesses in the UK now generate more sales from social media than from any other channel, including e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar stores.
Founder accounts are becoming increasingly powerful in how they help propel a brand’s success forward. Customers want to know the people behind the business as they make more conscious purchasing decisions, plus they like to learn about products via visual content. In fact, nearly half (44%) of people most like to learn about a new product or service via short video content.
Marketing theory often highlights the inherent disadvantages faced by small brands. Firstly, customers’ brains naturally gravitate towards familiar names, equating well-known brands with trustworthiness. Secondly, advertising tends to be more cost effective for brands with wider availability, further reinforcing the dominance of larger players.















