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The Follow-Up Formula: Outreach Without Being Pushy

The Follow-Up Formula: Outreach Without Being Pushy

Struggling to follow up without feeling pushy? This blog breaks down designACE’s proven follow-up formula that helps small business owners and entrepreneurs build real connections through outreach that feels human, valuable, and effective. Learn how to time your messages, personalize your approach, and increase response rates—without the awkwardness.

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Understanding Customer Psychology in Outreach: How to Land and Close Deals
B2B Sales Strategy, Business Strategy & Tools Christine Reynolds B2B Sales Strategy, Business Strategy & Tools Christine Reynolds

Understanding Customer Psychology in Outreach: How to Land and Close Deals

Understanding customer psychology is the key to effective outreach. In this blog, we explore how human behavior impacts response rates, why personalization matters, and how to structure messages that connect and convert. From psychological principles like reciprocity and loss aversion to practical tips using tools like Amplemarket, this guide will help you refine your outreach strategy and close more deals—without sounding salesy.

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Resilience in Action: Lessons From 2024’s Rebounding Canadian Businesses

Resilience in Action: Lessons From 2024’s Rebounding Canadian Businesses

Explore inspiring stories of resilience and recovery from Canadian businesses in 2024. This blog highlights key strategies that helped companies like Suncor Energy, Organigram Holdings, and Air Canada turn challenges into opportunities. From embracing innovation to prioritizing employee well-being, learn actionable insights to apply to your business and create your 2025 success story.

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A Quick Guide to Expanding Your Mindset: Futures, Systems, and Design Thinking

A Quick Guide to Expanding Your Mindset: Futures, Systems, and Design Thinking

Explore how Futures Thinking, Systems Thinking, and Design Thinking can transform the way you approach challenges. This quick guide provides practical insights into expanding your mindset, anticipating changes, and designing solutions that resonate. Whether you’re a leader, entrepreneur, or curious thinker, learn how to envision the future, understand the bigger picture, and create meaningful change.

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Design Thinking: Innovating with Empathy and Creativity

Design Thinking: Innovating with Empathy and Creativity

Design Thinking is not just a buzzword—it's a powerful approach that places empathy and creativity at the forefront of problem-solving. This blog explores how businesses and nonprofits can leverage Design Thinking to create solutions that resonate deeply with their audiences, emphasizing the crucial role of understanding user needs and embracing creative processes to drive impactful change.

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5 Must-Have Remote Work Tools for Entrepreneurs to Build and Scale Successfully in 2025
Productivity, Remote Work, Business Strategy & Tools Christine Reynolds Productivity, Remote Work, Business Strategy & Tools Christine Reynolds

5 Must-Have Remote Work Tools for Entrepreneurs to Build and Scale Successfully in 2025

Discover the top 5 remote work tools that will boost your productivity in 2025. From project management to time tracking and content creation, these tools can help streamline workflows, improve collaboration, and make remote work more efficient. Explore how we use tools like Asana, Google Meet, Canva, and more at designACE, plus get insights into other resources to elevate your work-from-home setup.

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Strategy in Small Business Success: Turning Challenges into Opportunities
Business Strategy, Business Strategy & Tools Andrew Edwards Business Strategy, Business Strategy & Tools Andrew Edwards

Strategy in Small Business Success: Turning Challenges into Opportunities

This blog explores the crucial role of strategic planning and expert coaching in helping small businesses navigate challenges and achieve sustainable success. By sharing insights and real-world experiences from designACE, it highlights how turning obstacles into opportunities can empower businesses to thrive in today’s competitive market.

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We Keep It Human: Blending AI Efficiency with Genuine Human Connections

We Keep It Human: Blending AI Efficiency with Genuine Human Connections

Explore how designACE blends the efficiency of AI with the irreplaceable human touch to create authentic, impactful business strategies. Andrew Edwards, Co-founder of designACE, shares insights on maintaining genuine connections in a tech-driven world, emphasizing the importance of balancing technology with empathy and creativity to resonate deeply with your audience.

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Celebrating 101 Reviews: designACE's Top Picks and How We Keep Our Customers Happy
Etsy Shop Updates, Business Strategy & Tools Andrew Edwards Etsy Shop Updates, Business Strategy & Tools Andrew Edwards

Celebrating 101 Reviews: designACE's Top Picks and How We Keep Our Customers Happy

This blog celebrates designACE hitting 101 reviews on Etsy, highlighting our top 10 reviews, including eight 5-star and two 4-star reviews. We share our gratitude and discuss the steps we take to ensure customer satisfaction, turning constructive feedback into opportunities for improvement.

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Seizing Opportunities in a Volatile Economy: Strategies for Success

Seizing Opportunities in a Volatile Economy: Strategies for Success

Learn how to turn economic volatility into opportunities for growth. Explore strategies like digital transformation, innovation investment, revenue diversification, customer relationship strengthening, and remote work leverage to thrive in uncertain times.

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