by Mark Hollingshead | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
There is meaningful evidence that professional courtesy (and related concepts like respectful, engaged work-culture behaviors) are on the decline in 2025 and heading into 2026. Below is why it appears to be happening, what data support it, and how this applies in...
by Mark Hollingshead | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
The sales cycle in 2025 and heading into 2026 is noticeably longer, and it’s not your imagination. Nearly every industry (B2B services, manufacturing, cybersecurity, staffing, consulting, medical products, etc.) is reporting longer times from first contact to closed...
by Mark Hollingshead | Nov 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Why Creating Valuable Content in 2026 Is Essential for Growth, Visibility, and Revenue The business landscape in 2026 is radically different from even two or three years ago. Buyers are smarter, markets are noisier, and technology has accelerated the pace at which...
by Mark Hollingshead | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 2026 Sales & Marketing Playbook for Small Businesses: How to Stand Out, Drive Demand & Close More Deals Sales and marketing have changed more in the last three years than in the previous twenty. Buyers are smarter, busier, and more selective. Competition...
by Mark Hollingshead | Nov 13, 2025 | Uncategorized
The 2026 Small Business Playbook: How to Win With AI, Data & Customer Experience in a Rapidly Changing Market Small businesses are entering 2026 with more opportunity and more noise than ever before. Customer expectations are rising. Technology is changing weekly....
by Mark Hollingshead | Oct 29, 2025 | Uncategorized
How (and Why) a Fractional Marketing Manager Can Transform Your Business Many organizations reach a point where growth stalls not because the product or service isn’t strong, but because marketing bandwidth, consistency, and strategy are stretched too thin. That’s...
