Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Small businesses are bound to make mistakes. That's just a fact.
But if you’re a small business owner - or have small businesses as clients - this video will save you a ton of frustration, and maybe even your business itself.
In this video I dive into 10 major mistakes small businesses will make this year, from ignoring AI and automation to underestimating customer retention and failing to personalize marketing campaigns.
These aren’t just minor slip-ups; they’re the kind of pitfalls that can stunt your growth, drain your budget, and leave you struggling to stay competitive.
I’ll break down why these mistakes happen, how to spot them in your own business, and, most importantly, what you can do to avoid them.
Whether you’re relying too much on organic social media, skipping video marketing, or neglecting mobile-first strategies, I’ve got actionable advice to help you turn things around.
#SmallBusiness #Marketing #Branding #Entrepreneurship
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Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant and the owner of a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. He's a highly accomplished creative executive and is regarded as an expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.
Small businesses are bound to make mistakes. That's just a fact.
But if you’re a small business owner - or have small businesses as clients - this video will save you a ton of frustration, and maybe even your business itself.
In this video I dive into 10 major mistakes small businesses will make this year, from ignoring AI and automation to underestimating customer retention and failing to personalize marketing campaigns.
These aren’t just minor slip-ups; they’re the kind of pitfalls that can stunt your growth, drain your budget, and leave you struggling to stay competitive.
I’ll break down why these mistakes happen, how to spot them in your own business, and, most importantly, what you can do to avoid them.
Whether you’re relying too much on organic social media, skipping video marketing, or neglecting mobile-first strategies, I’ve got actionable advice to help you turn things around.
#SmallBusiness #Marketing #Branding #Entrepreneurship
_______________________________________
WEBSITE
philipvandusen.com
BONFIRE: Mastermind Community
philipvandusen.com/bonfire
BRAND•MUSE NEWSLETTER
philipvandusen.com/muse
CREATIVE PRO COACHING
philipvandusen.com/oneonone
BRAND CONSULTING
philipvandusen.com/brand-consulting
BRAND STRATEGY COURSE
philipvandusen.com/bs101
BRAND DESIGN MASTERS PODCAST
podcast.branddesignmasters.com/subscribe
BRAND DESIGN MASTERS FACEBOOK GROUP
facebook.com/groups/branddesignmasters
YOUTUBE
youtube.com/c/philipvandusen
linkedin.com/in/philipvandusen
THREADS
threads.net/@philipvandusen
instagram.com/philipvandusen
____________________________________
AFFILIATE PARTNERS:
BRING YOUR OWN LAPTOP - Adobe Training with Daniel Scott
byol.me/philip
GO HIGHLEVEL:
gohighlevel.com/philipvandusen
TUBEBUDDY
tubebuddy.com/philipvandusen
____________________________
Philip VanDusen is a branding consultant and the owner of a brand strategy and design agency based in New Jersey. He's a highly accomplished creative executive and is regarded as an expert in brand strategy, graphic design, marketing and creative management. Philip provides design, branding, marketing, career and business advice to creative professionals, entrepreneurs and companies on building successful brands for themselves and the clients and customers they serve.
