8 episodes

The Business At Hand is a podcast created by Anna Ringstad, the Jobs and Business Development manager at ICAA, a non-profit community action agency in Wisconsin. The goal of this podcast is to provide a wealth of applicable knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and small-business owners through educational interviews with local community leaders and episodes pertaining to a variety topics regarding business and marketing. Each episode will bring information to help create stronger community advocates and provide valuable content for anyone interested in the business realm.

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The Business At Hand is a podcast created by Anna Ringstad, the Jobs and Business Development manager at ICAA, a non-profit community action agency in Wisconsin. The goal of this podcast is to provide a wealth of applicable knowledge for aspiring entrepreneurs and small-business owners through educational interviews with local community leaders and episodes pertaining to a variety topics regarding business and marketing. Each episode will bring information to help create stronger community advocates and provide valuable content for anyone interested in the business realm.

    Digital Marketing Planning 101 | Pt. 3

    Digital Marketing Planning 101 | Pt. 3

    In part 3 of our miniseries on Digital Marketing Planning, we're focusing on the tried-and-true SWOT Analysis. Learn about how to identify your business's Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats so you can make smart business decisions moving forward.

    This episode is brought to you by ICAA Business Development and is sponsored by Associated Bank.

    Click here to access the free downloadable SWOT Analysis template.

    • 14 min
    Digital Marketing Planning 101 | Pt. 2

    Digital Marketing Planning 101 | Pt. 2

    In today's continuation of our mini-series on digital marketing, we dive deep into 7 of the most common social media objectives for small business, along with ways that you can create content to take steps towards your overall goals. 

    Learn how to effectively use social media to:


    Increase Brand Awareness
    Increase Sales
    Attract More Customers
    Encourage Repeat Business
    Increase Website Traffic
    Launch A New Product Or Service
    Increase Your Business's Reputation

    This podcast is sponsored by Associated Bank.

    Learn more about ICAA Business Development online at www.icaabd.org and follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/icaajbd.

    • 39 min
    Digital Marketing Planning 101 | Pt. 1

    Digital Marketing Planning 101 | Pt. 1

    While many business owners are using social media as a marketing tool, you can develop a digital marketing plan to ensure that you're focusing your efforts on the right areas for the right reasons. In this mini-series, sponsored by Associated Bank, The Business at Hand breaks down step-by-step how to build your own digital marketing plan for your small business. In this episode, we cover the basics including: how to write your mission statement, building a team for your digital marketing plan, deciding what platforms are right for your message, and the pros of using a blog and website for your mission.

    For more information about ICAA Business Development's services, you can find us online at: www.icaabd.org

    Join us on Facebook for entrepreneurial tips, services, and updates at: www.facebook.com/icaajbd

    • 24 min
    Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

    Goodbye 2020, Hello 2021!

    A brief holiday hello from The Business at Hand with some updates for what 2021 has in store for us.

    Visit us online at our new website: www.icaabd.org

    Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/icaajbd

    • 2 min
    Intro to Pinterest, Snapchat, and LinkedIn

    Intro to Pinterest, Snapchat, and LinkedIn

    In this episode, we discuss the basics of Pinterest, Snapchat, and LinkedIn, along with highlighting each platform's unique userbase and ways that you can use these diverse markets for your business. 

    For more information about the Rural Relief Small Business Grants, please visit: https://www.lisc.org/

    Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/ICAAJBD

    • 23 min
    An Introduction to the Social Media Giants

    An Introduction to the Social Media Giants

    With the increase in social media usage during COVID-19, it's important for your business to have an online presence. In this episode of 'The Business at Hand,' we provide a general overview of the social media giants: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and the general demographics of users on each. We will dive deep with real stats from this year, so you have the most updated information to use to make your entrepreneurial decisions.

    Follow us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/icaajbd

    Check out our blog at: https://indianheadbizdev.wordpress.com

    Got an idea for an episode or do you have a topic you want to learn more about? Let us know!

    • 36 min

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