Today, as Donald Trump is inaugurated for his second term as President of the United States, small business owners across the country are bracing for what may lie ahead. While his administration promises to champion business growth and deregulation, the reality for...
Social media was once the golden goose for small businesses—a cost-effective way to connect with audiences, build a loyal following, and promote products or services. But in 2025, the landscape is looking very different. Platforms like X (formerly known as Twitter)...
Running a small business often means wearing multiple hats—marketing manager, accountant, customer service rep, and more. Wouldn’t it be great if there were a way to streamline your workflows and free up time for more important tasks? Enter Zapier, a powerful...
Clients often ask us: “What’s one thing I can do right now to help improve my search engine optimization?” Our answer? Google Reviews. Google Reviews are a wonderful way to establish trust with potential clients/customers and improve your visibility online. Let’s take...
Between the years of 2016 and 2022, the United States population growth came almost exclusively from people of color. If the considerable increase in conversations about diversity hasn't convinced you yet, just listen to the numbers. As a business owner, it's...
In a July 2022 report, research showed that 4.7 billion people are active on social media. That's a whopping 67% of the world's nearly 8 billion-strong population. And it's 4.7 billion reasons why you need to market your business on social media — no matter what...
Experts agree that the COVID virus will be with us into the foreseeable future. With mask mandates lifted, people are cautiously stepping out to assess the damage wrought by the storm. While many professionals are eagerly moving back to business as usual, not all...
At the ripe age of six years old, Michelle Wheeler learned about the world of marketing through her mother, Terrie Wheeler, founder of PSM Marketing. Michelle would spend evenings stapling her mother’s proposals, assembling presentation packets, and learning the lingo...
Manners Matter- Even on a Video Call Welcome to the PSM School of Etiquette! Today’s lesson will focus on the importance of proper manners on professional video calls. The COVID-19 global pandemic has changed the landscape of professional meetings since it’s emergence...
By Terrie S. Wheeler, MBC and Jim Bliwas When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdowns were ordered nearly everywhere, website content, blogs and social media posts needed to make a fast, hard turn so the content remained relevant as the ground shifted around us. Not...
We are experiencing something completely unprecedented with the arrival of COVID-19 in the United States. “Non essential” businesses are closing their doors due to state-issued executive orders. From a public safety standpoint, closing local businesses is a...
Free Webinar: How to Maintain Your Sanity While Working from Home Apr 9, 2020 11:30 AM CDT Presenter: Michelle Wheeler Register Now → PSM Marketing has been a “virtual” marketing company since its inception in 1997. At the time,...