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Learning how to grow a small business is daunting. It often takes a copious amount of time to plan, reflect, plan, reflect. But don\u2019t lose hope just yet! There are several opportunities that you, as a small business owner can take advantage of without breaking the bank in the process. The way to achieve this? Implementing a coordinated digital marketing strategy with the help of a secret weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Challenges Faced by Small Businesses on Instagram<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Instagram has become the go-to platform for many small businesses across the world. The biggest issue however is becoming lost in the abundance of ads that people just scroll over \u2013 without even noticing them. This challenge definitely deserves its place towards the top of the list for \u2018problems to avoid\u2019. But these four challenges pip it to the finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As a small business owner, you are likely to have yourself pulled in all directions whether its dealing with suppliers or understanding all the taxes associated with starting a small business. You simply don\u2019t have the time needed to tend to boost your presence on a platform such as Instagram. As with any business \u2013 time is money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Visibility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We already mentioned the abundance of ads on Instagram that can effectively push your brand to the side. But low visibility is becoming an all-too common occurrence for many businesses as they grapple to spark interest among their audience and to inspire action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lack of Trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is a big one. And we mean a really BIG ONE. Prospective clients are becoming incredibly savvy and can dismiss a product that you\u2019re selling if they see one thing is off. An additional trust issue is that many people in your target audience cannot gauge the reputation of your business and whether you are an authoritative name within your niche.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Low Turnover\/Dead Stock<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The final nail in the coffin is always the dead stock that continues to pile up around you. The impact of poor lead generation has trickled down and as an Etsy shop owner, dead stock ultimately means that you are losing money. Turning that dead stock into products that fly off the proverbial shelves is difficult, yet it can only be achieved by implementing a tailored digital marketing strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources for Help<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Running a small business on a specific platform such as Etsy Canada requires you to have an in-depth understanding of your product and how its placed within your niche. This is only a starting point however, as there are a multitude of other factors to take into account when preparing your brand for long-term success. Thankfully, getting help is easier than ever and comes in several forms. Chief of which is free software that\u2019s available such as Canva to create and craft captivating images for your online store to Google Keyword Planner to find the perfect keywords to increase your visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A list of free resources to utilize include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n