Business Growth Blog [All Articles] | Ascend Business Growth

Can AI Be Trained Ethically? A Look at Copyright Concerns

What Are We Really Getting with AI Today?

Reclaiming Humanity in the Age of AI

The Essential Content Strategy Framework for Growth Companies in 2025

Why HubSpot for Healthcare

HubSpot vs. WordPress Security Differences

Website, Technology, Data Management

Navigating the Startup Journey in Healthcare and Wellness

Why Every Business Owner Needs an Exit Plan

The Importance of Ongoing CRM Administration for Business Growth

Data Management

How to Track Lead Statuses In Your Sales Pipeline

Sales, Data Management

Optimize Your Sale Process with Workflows and Automation

Sales, Data Management

How to Track Your Pre-Deal Sales Pipeline

Data Management

8 Critical Questions to Optimize Your Sales Data

Data Management

2 Snags to Be Aware of During a CRM Migration

Data Management

Transform Your Sales Database from Chaos to Clarity

Sales, Data Management

5 Key Outcomes from a Successful CRM Migration

Data Management

Maximize Medical Device Lead Generation Using HubSpot

The Ultimate Value Proposition Template to Craft Messages That Sell

Easily Manage Medical Device Sales & Marketing Content Using HubSpot

Examples of Medical Device Sales and Marketing Content

Targeted Medical Device Messaging That Accelerates Adoption

5 Ways to Earn Serious Consideration for a Medical Device

Women Execs Share How They Reached the Top and Lessons Learned

How to Map Out a Sales and Marketing Plan

Creating a Pitch Deck: Essential Slides, Tips and Templates

Strategy Plan, MedTech

This Email Authentication is Critical for Email Deliverability

Email Marketing

Resources for Creating Buyer Personas

Target Audience, Resources

4 Sales Content Ideas Guaranteed to Engage Prospects

Blogging, Content, Sales

Comprehensive MedTech-Life Science Investor List

Comprehensive MedTech Conference List

Marketing Strategy Trends Small Business Should Embrace

Strategy Tactics

Highlights from the Project MedTech Midwest Showcase Pitch Competition

5 Ways Marketing Videos Can Boost Your Sales Pipeline

Explore Women-Owned Business Certifications and Grant Opportunities

Example of Company-Centric vs. Customer-Centric Content

A Marketing Success Story: From Startup to $25M Series A and Beyond

Case Study, MedTech

8 Sales Challenges Most Companies Face

Example of Monthly B2B Digital Marketing for Early-Stage Companies

A 10-Step Strategic Marketing Plan

Creating Content at Scale: Fast & Cheap or Invest in Quality?

Blogging, Content

Why Blogging Is Important for Business Growth

8 Characteristics of a Top-Notch Business Blog

One Thing Every Business Can Do to Get Found on Google

4 Online Networking Tips That Increase Your Visibility and Value

Social Media, Sales

Words to Avoid in Your Sales Emails and Communication!

Bad Websites Often Have These 3 Problems

Example of How to Be Resilient in Business - and Life

Website Evaluation Checklist for Business Owners

The Most Essential Business Growth Metrics - with an Interesting Twist

4 Crucial Decisions Before Upgrading Sales and Marketing Technology

What it Takes to Hit the Next Level of Company Growth

Strategy Tactics

7 Pillars of a Successful Social Media Strategy

7 Ways to Drive Website Traffic and Leads

Website, Analytics

7 Signs You Have a Bad Website [Infographic]

Essential Qualities of Great Marketing Leaders and Teams

4 Ways a Marketing Blog Can Help You Increase Sales

Fundamental Sales and Marketing Alignment Strategy

Sales, Alignment

Building Blocks of a Strong Sales and Marketing Foundation

Increase Revenue with a Sound Sales and Marketing Alignment Framework

Common Sales and Marketing Alignment Barriers That Stunt Growth

Sales, Alignment

Unleash the Power of CRO Marketing for More Leads and Quick Wins

Strategy Tactics

Adopting Agile Marketing for Consistent and Profitable Business Growth

Strategy Tactics

Ways to Attract More Sales Leads Using Irrisistable Offers

Strategy Tactics

What to Expect During and After a CRM Migration

Data Management

How Much Does Inbound and Digital Marketing Cost?

Marketing Spend

3 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Outsourcing Marketing Services

7 Things to Expect from Any Outsourced Marketing Agency You Hire

8 Ways To Hook New Prospects With a Sales Message They Can't Resist

How Sales and Marketing Alignment Creates More Conversations

Sales, Alignment

Modern Sales and Marketing Techniques for Filling Your Sales Funnel

How to Track Prospects Through Sales Funnel Stages

Sales, Data Management

Intro to Creating a Warm Lead Follow-Up Program

How to Use Your Website to Identify Warm Prospects

Website, Sales, Technology

Example Outline of Digital Content Marketing that Drives Conversions

Content, Strategy Plan

Expert HubSpot Agency Drives Impressive Revenue Growth in 2 Months

The Ultimate Guide to Hiring an Inbound Agency

Outsourcing, Resources

How to Effectively Onboard a New Marketing Hire or Agency

Business Impact of a Poorly Managed Contact Database (CRM)

Data Management

Benefits of Niche Marketing and Steps to Build a Target Prospect List

Target Audience

Example of a Full Digital Marketing Plan and Budget

How Long Does It Take for Inbound Marketing to Work?

Marketing Spend, Inbound

Website Sliders: Should You Use them in Your Layout?

4 Strategies for Defining Your Competitive Advantage

Competitive Advantage

Core Values: Fluffy B.S. or Competitive Advantage?

Competitive Advantage

3 Ways to Differentiate from the Competition

Competitive Advantage

HubSpot-Clearbit Acquisition Enriches CRM Data to Simplify Prospecting

Technology, Data Management

The Ethical Conundrum of Propaganda in Business

Why Co-Marketing is the #1 Way to Get Leads and Followers

Using Psychology to Level Up B2B Sales Interviews

What is Co-Marketing?

Examples of Creating a Brand Identity that Inspires a Deep Connection

Example: One Million TikTok Views in One Day

Social Media, Analytics

The Impact of Trust on Business Relationships, Success, and Outcomes

Example of How Blogging Benefits Organic Website Traffic

Role of a Blog Manager (And Why You Need One)

Get a Full View of Target Accounts with OrgChartHub - Super Cool!

Sales, HubSpot Training

How to Create Engaging Employee Spotlights for Business Growth

8 Progressive Business Growth Strategies

Strategy Tactics

5 Essential CRM Fields to Track Sales and Marketing Growth

Sales, Data Management, HubSpot Training

Intro to Co-Marketing Webinars: Roles, Responsibilities, and Benefits

Investing in Your Online Presence is Critical for Business Growth

Strategy Tactics

How to Add Keywords to Your Website Using Best Practices

How to Select the Right Business Keywords for SEO

What is Growth Driven Website Design?

Real-Life Digital Content Strategy Example

MedTech Content Marketing Basics for Improved ROI

Content, MedTech

Biotech Website Basics to Optimize User Engagement

Website, MedTech

SEO Basics to Get Your Biotech Found Online

Video Recording Tips to Help you Look Professional and Polished

Example of Optimizing a High-Performing Web Page

The Basics of an Effective Social Media Plan for Your Business

HubSpot Training: CRM Property Customization and Management

HubSpot Training

HubSpot Training: Lists, Views, and Contacts

Data Management, HubSpot Training

HubSpot Training: Maintaining GDPR Compliance

Data Management, HubSpot Training

HubSpot Training: Customize Contact, Company, and Deal Record Views

Data Management, HubSpot Training

Moon Marketing Rebrands to Ascend Business Growth!

How Much Do Small Businesses Spend On Marketing?

Marketing Spend

Resources for Evaluating HubSpot Sales and Marketing Technology

Technology, Resources

8 Steps to Creating a Customer-Centric Content Strategy

How Often Should You Send Email Newsletters?

Email Marketing

What Email Marketing is Really About

Email Marketing

Fundamental Newsletter Strategy for Sales and Marketing Teams

Email Marketing

3 Timeless Ways to Increase Your Google Ranking

15 Newsletter Examples for Your Email Marketing Plan

Email Marketing

Do This to Get Over the Hump of Starting a Blog

3 Ways to Ease the Burden of Blogging

The Benefits of Blogging for Business Leaders

Why Blogging Should Be Your #1 Marketing Priority

4 Quick and Easy Ways for Business Leaders to Blog

3 Reasons Why Salespeople Should Start Creating Blog Articles

Blogging, Sales

4 Marketing Metrics I’m Addicted To

Why Blog?

Email Marketing: Prospecting vs. Spamming

Email Marketing

HubSpot vs. WordPress

Website, Technology

Easy Blog Ideas for Salespeople

Blogging, Sales

What is Content?

Understanding Growth-Driven Design For a Powerful New Website Launch

Resources for Creating a Marketing Strategy for Your Organization

Top 4 Skill Sets Required to Create Content That Gets Results

Resource Library for Writing Prospecting Emails

Sales, Resources

How to Create Content That Helps Salespeople Sell

Typography Examples and Best Use Cases [Infographic]

3 Tips for Creating a Strategic Prospecting Plan

3 Reasons Why People Unsubscribe From Emails

Email Marketing

Email Attrition Happens, but It’s Not All Bad

Email Marketing

Choosing the Right Fonts: Understanding Typography Basics

[Video] Sales Limerick - Sellers Who Don’t Blog

Technology That Directly Impacts Your Sales Growth

11 Qualities of a Good Blog Strategy

How to Find a Niche Market

Target Audience

2 Ways Small Businesses Can Reduce Inbound Marketing Costs

Marketing Spend

What is a Landing Page?

Does Social Media Really Help Drive Sales?

Ebook Cover Examples, Over 50% Lead Conversion Rates

What is a Blog and How Do I Write One?

#1 Reason to Outsource Marketing

Proofreading Strategies, Error Rates, and Costs

HubSpot Training

How a Competitor Analysis Can Improve Your Website

Competitive Advantage

[Video] What is Inbound Marketing?

The Most Important Field in Your Contact Database

Data Management

Resources for Exploring Inbound Marketing for Your Organization

Inbound, Resources

Why Direct Traffic Analytics Are Misleading

Marketing Tactics Every Business Should Avoid Like the Plague

Strategy Tactics

Are You Monitoring Your Sales Metrics or Just Winging It?

Why it's Worth the Extra Time to Carefully Input Contact Data

Data Management

2 Critical Contact Reports Every Company Should Run

Data Management

How To Get Your Sales Team to Start Blogging

Blogging, Sales

Resources for Exploring Sales Enablement for Your Organization

Sales, Resources

3 Steps to Simplify the Sales Prospecting Process

Your Website is Your Most Powerful Sales Tool

3 Questions to Quickly Qualify Prospects

Hiring a Marketing Person vs. Outsourcing to a Marketing Agency

Marketing Spend

Traditional vs. Modern Marketing and Sales Techniques

What is a Content Offer?

4 Common Social Media Mistakes Many Companies Make

Avoid Marketing Cost Sticker Shock

Marketing Spend

7 Email Etiquette Blunders That Disengage Subscribers

Email Marketing

Beginner’s Action Plan for Using LinkedIn for Sales

10 Signs Your Company Blog is Really Bad

Example of What NOT to Say in a Prospecting Email

What to Put on Your Website Home Page

The Worst Cold Call Opening Line in the History of the World

Litmus Test: Is Your Blog and Email Strategy Truly Driving ROI?

Analytics, Blogging, Email Marketing

3 Sales Presentations Tips for Capturing and Keeping Attention

Blog Readability: Is Your Blog Easy or Hard to Read?

Blogging, Branding

The Best Sales Training Resource Ever

Sales, Resources

Top 10 Ways to Build Your LinkedIn Network

Marketo vs. HubSpot: Example of Competitive Differentiation Gone Awry

Competitive Advantage

Example: Website Content and Sales Cycle Alignment

Website, Sales, Alignment

How to Align Your Website with Your Sales Cycle

Website, Sales, Alignment

2 Examples of How to Make Sales Prospecting Easier

Sales, Technology

Social Media Stats Small Business Owners Need to Know

5 Attributes of Successful Companies: Do You Have Them?

Competitive Advantage

3 Microsoft Word ‘Review’ Features to Use When Editing Content

HubSpot Training

Know Your Audience Through Curating Content

4 Types of Logos That Express Your Brand's Vision

How Creating Marketing Content is Like Recording an Album

Example of How Your Online Presence Directly Impacts Sales

4 Reasons NOT to Do Inbound (Modern) Marketing

Integrate CRM with Email to Streamline Daily Activities