Lisa Sicard

I’m Lisa Sicard, founder of Inspire To Thrive. Small Biz Tipster is my dedicated space for straightforward, no-nonsense tips that help small business owners grow smarter and faster. Voted in the Top 100 Small Business Blogs by Feedspot for 2025 and 2026, and with over 30 years of hands-on digital marketing experience, I share simple strategies here so you can save time on social media, attract more customers, and focus on what you love — running your business. Through Inspire To Thrive, I also provide social media management, training, and consultations.

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Building Repeat Business and Upsells with Follow-Up Emails

Finding new customers is hard work. Keeping them coming back is where real growth happens for small businesses. Repeat customers don’t just buy more, they often spend more, refer friends, and trust your brand. But how do you keep your business top-of-mind without being annoying? The answer is simple: follow-up emails that encourage repeat business.

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How To Grow Your Fresh Startup Successfully – 9 Surefire Tips

There’s no question that starting a business is hard work. However, there are many people who have successfully done it. If you’re feeling motivated to start your own company, remember that it’s possible to achieve your goals. With that in mind, here are nine tips on how to grow your fresh startup to change your

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New Equipment For Your Business – 4 Investment Benefits

Whether you run a farm, a manufacturing warehouse, or a software company, the new equipment and technology you use will dictate the success of your business. Technology is growing at an unprecedented rate and can be the difference between a business that merely survives and one that thrives as an industry leader. Your business will

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Social Media Marketing Campaigns

7 Epic Tips For Improving Your Social Media Marketing Campaigns

Social media marketing has become a crucial part of any company’s digital strategy. But if you’re not improving your online social media marketing campaigns, then you’re missing out on a lot of potential customers. Along with the revenue for your business. In this blog post, we’ll look at seven tips that will help improve your

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Successful Small Business – 4 Ways To Set It Up Right To Last

It is devastating to start a successful small business and watch it fail before you turn a profit. Unfortunately, statistics indicate that many small businesses have low survival rates and fail to operate beyond their first five years. With the odds stacked against you, arming yourself with knowledge of the factors that may bring down

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