🚨 Is Your Marketing Actually Helping You Grow?

Many business owners invest time and money into marketing without clear insights into its effectiveness.

Are you this business owner?

Perhaps you've invested in ads, social media, a website—or even hired help—but you're still stuck. Leads trickle in (when they come at all), the ROI is inconsistent, and the growth you hoped for feels just out of reach again.

Here's the truth:

• ✨ 67% of small businesses say they don’t have a clear marketing strategy. ​Marketing Tech News

• 📉 Up to 60% of marketing budgets are wasted due to ineffective spending, poor targeting, and inefficient strategies. ​Celerant Technology
  
  

💡 Businesses with a structured marketing plan are 6.7 times more likely to report success in their marketing efforts. ​SMS Marketing Services

If you’ve been burned by bad marketing or left wondering “what’s working and what’s not?” — you’re not alone. And it’s not your fault.

That’s exactly why we created the Free Marketing Audit.

This isn’t a cookie-cutter template or a vague checklist. We take a real look at what you’re doing now — your website, your content, your strategy — and we show you what’s working, what’s holding you back, and where the growth opportunities are.

Think of it like a tune-up for your business.
No pressure. No sales gimmicks. Just real feedback from people who do this for a living.

What You’ll Walk Away With:

✅ A clear view of how your current marketing is performing
✅ Actionable suggestions aligned with your goals
✅ Honest answers to the questions most marketers avoid
✅ Two tailored ways we can help you move forward (DIY or full-service)

We work with owners who are serious about growing — whether that means adding $100K or making your first million in revenue, breaking out of a plateau, or building a brand 

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start growing — let’s talk.

→ Grab your free audit here.

Is Your Marketing producing Growth—or Just Draining Resources?

Many small business owners invest time and money into marketing without clear insights into its effectiveness. If you've ever felt uncertain about your marketing ROI or overwhelmed by the myriad of strategies available, you're not alone.

The Reality:

• Only 21% of small businesses have a dedicated marketing team of five or more employees, indicating that most are navigating marketing complexities with limited resources. ​LocaliQ+1Forbes+1
  
  

• A significant 54% of small businesses identify growing their customer/client  base as their top marketing challenge. ​Forbes
  
  

• 47% struggle with implementing the right marketing tactics, and 24% cite a lack of expertise as a major obstacle. ​wix.com

Does any of this resonate?

Why a Marketing Audit Matters:

A comprehensive marketing audit provides clarity, helping you understand what's working, what's not, and where opportunities lie. It enables you to:​

• Assess the effectiveness of your current marketing strategies.​
  
  

• Identify gaps and areas for improvement.​Forbes+1Small Business Administration+1
  
  

• Develop a strategic plan aligned with your business goals.​
  
  

Our Commitment:
We understand the challenges small businesses face and are here to help. Our free marketing audit is designed to provide clear, actionable insights—with zero obligation. By evaluating your current efforts, we aim to empower you with the knowledge to make informed decisions that spark real growth.

Your Commitment:
When you gain insight, you can no longer ignore what’s been holding you back. After this audit, you’ll walk away with a clear picture of your marketing—and the clarity to take action. With knowledge comes the responsibility to move forward. This is your opportunity to step into the next chapter of your business with purpose.

Take the Next Step:

Ready to gain clarity and confidence in your marketing? Request your free marketing audit today and discover how you can optimize your strategies to streamline your success.

🚨 Is Your Business Growth Slowing — or Has It Stalled Completely?

You’ve built something real. You’ve got customers, maybe a small team, and you're doing solid work. But something’s off. You’re not growing. You’re not attracting the kind of leads you want. You’re working too hard for inconsistent results. Sound familiar?

Here’s the hard truth: Most small business owners aren’t failing because of their product or service — they’re stuck because they’re not marketing effectively.

📊 According to a 2024 Forbes report, over 50% of small business owners say they “don’t know what’s working” in their marketing — and nearly 1 in 4 cite poor strategy or lack of direction as their top roadblock to growth.¹

Do you know what's really working?

That uncertainty? It’s costing you. Not just in ad dollars, but in missed revenue, stagnant months, and opportunities your competitors are scooping up.

🔎 The Reality:

• 70% of small businesses say they’ll increase marketing spend this year — not because they want to spend more, but because they know they must in order to grow.²
  
  

• Businesses that actively track ROI and audit their marketing strategy see 20–30% higher conversion rates on average.³
  
  

• Small businesses that invest in consistent digital marketing earn 2.8x more revenue per employee than those who don’t.⁴
  
  

The businesses pulling ahead aren’t working harder — they’re working smarter. They’re marketing with precision, and they know exactly where their dollars are going.

🧠 If your business feels like it’s hit a ceiling, odds are it’s not your service that’s the issue. It’s the message. The visibility. The customer journey. And all of that can be fixed — with the right strategy.

That’s where we come in.

💡 Our Free Marketing Audit is your first step to uncovering what’s working, what’s holding you back, and what you can do right now to create momentum — not just traffic, but profitable growth.

If you’re serious about growing your business this year — whether that means reaching $100K or scaling beyond $1M — it’s time to stop guessing and start auditing.

→ Get your free audit and see the bigger picture.

Because marketing isn’t an expense. It’s the growth engine you’ve been missing.

📝 SOURCES:

1. Forbes. “2024 Small Business Marketing Report.” April 2024.
   
   

2. The CMO Survey (Duke University / Deloitte / AMA). “CMO Survey: Highlights and Insights.” February 2024.
   
   

3. HubSpot Research. “State of Marketing Report.” 2024.
   
   

4. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). “Small Business Marketing Insights Report.” 2023.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We're here to support your growth on your terms.​

• Schedule a Strategy Call: 208-219-7796
  
  

• Contact Us: grow@inlandempire.marketing
  
  

Let's build your marketing plan together.