A newsletter written for small businesses, on Main Street or otherwise, by a fellow small business owner and veteran marketer
Why should you subscribe to Dear Main Street?
Dear Main Street equips small businesses with the marketing know-how to succeed and sustain. We will cover a wide variety of marketing and marketing-related topics, including:
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Spotlight on the 4 P’s of Marketing (Product, Price, Place, Promotion)
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Providing resources for small businesses
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Holiday & seasonal marketing ideas
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Market trends to be aware of
- Marketing tips and tricks
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Case studies and small business success stories
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What’s going on at Dear Main Street, including upcoming events and programs
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And more!
Grab your free Social Media Bundle!
Designed for Main Street businesses who don’t have time (or a marketing team). It’s social media made simple for small business owners.
What’s Inside:
✅ Your 60-Day Content Calendar
✅ Your Social Media Calendar
✅ A Holiday Calendar to inspire your social media content ideas
✅ A list of 51 inspiring social media templates created for you in Canva
Who is Dear Main Street for?
Retail & Ecommerce
Online or brick-and-mortar retailers
👗 Clothing & Accessories
🏡 Home Goods & Furniture
📚 Speciality Retail (wine, books, plants, gifts)
Food & Beverage
Where people eat, drink or snack
🍝 Restaurants & Cafes
🍷 Bars, Wineries, or Breweries
🌮 Food Trucks & Pop-Ups
Agriculture
Growing the food and goods that nourish our communities
🥕 Urban Farms & Farm-To-Table Producers
🌺 Flower Growers & Nurseries
🐝 Beekeepers & Apiaries
Services
Businesses selling time, skill, or expertise
💇🏽♀️ Personal Services (salons, pet grooming, fitness)
🏠 Home Services (cleaning, landscaping, repairs, renovations)
🧑🏻💻 Professional Services (accounting, legal, design)
Hospitality & Tourism
Where people stay or experience a destination
🏨 Hotels, Inns and B&Bs
✈️ Tour Operators & Travel Services
🎪 Event Planning & Rentals
Media & Creative
Content creators, marketers and designers
📈 Marketing or Creative Agencies
🧑🏽💻 Freelancers (Writing, Video, Photography, etc.)
📱 Content Creators & Influencers
Education & Coaching
Knowledge-based businesses
📚 Tutors, Instructors or Coaches
💻 Online Courses or Memberships
🎓 Youth or Adult Education Programs
Health & Wellness
Helping people feel better
👩⚕️Physical or Mental Health Services
😊 Wellness Coaches or Therapists
🍃 Holistic or Alternative Medicine
Manufacturing, Crafters & Makers
Products made by hand or in small batches
👞 Apparel & Accessories
🪑 Custom Furniture Makers
☕️ Handmade or Crafted Goods
Amusement & Recreation
Where fun, fitness and leisure come together
🧘🏼♂️ Gyms, Fitness Studios & Yoga Centers
💃🏻 Dance Studios and Recreation Centers
🏕️ Outdoor Guides or Adventure Companies
Arts & Entertainment
Creatives and curators who inspire, perform, and bring stories to life
🎤 Musicians, Bands & DJs
🎭 Theater & Performing Arts
🖼️ Galleries or Art Exhibitions
Nonprofits & Community Organizations
Mission-driven work that puts people and purpose first
🏛️ Local Nonprofits
🏫 Community Centers or Clubs
📊 Social Enterprises