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Small Business Marketing in 2026: What’s Changing (and What Actually Matters)
If you’re a small business owner heading into 2026 thinking, “I already feel behind,” you’re not alone. Marketing has never had more tools, more platforms, or more opinions — and yet, most small businesses feel more overwhelmed than ever. The good news? 2026 isn’t about doing more. It’s about doing less, better . Here’s what’s actually changing — and what you can safely stop stressing about. AI Is Everywhere. Strategy Is the Advantage By now, AI isn’t new. It writes captions
Rebecca Villalba
Jan 132 min read


What Working Across Industries and Countries Has Taught Me About Marketing
One of the things I love most about my work is that no two days, and no two clients, are ever the same. Over the years, I’ve worked across different industries, countries, cultures, and products. From local service businesses to tech companies, from wellness brands to construction, from teams based in the U.S. to partners in Latin America, Europe, and beyond. And if there’s one thing all that experience has taught me, it’s this: marketing only works when you understand contex
Rebecca Villalba
Jan 132 min read


From DMs to Dollars: Turning Conversations into Customers
Here’s the truth no one tells you: the big wins in social media don’t always come from the posts themselves—they often happen in the...

Rebecca Villalba
Sep 26, 20251 min read


Stop Hating Social Media: How to Make It Work For You
If you’re a small business owner, chances are you’ve muttered at least once: “I hate social media.” Between running the day-to-day,...

Rebecca Villalba
Sep 23, 20251 min read


The Secret Sauce of Small Business Marketing: Keep It Simple (and Fun!)
If you’ve ever sat down with the intention of “finally creating a marketing plan,” you probably know how it goes: 10 minutes in, you’re...

Rebecca Villalba
Sep 23, 20252 min read
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