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How do I create a marketing strategy for my small business?

The best marketing strategies aren’t long—they’re actionable. Enji helps small business owners create one by answering five key questions: "What do you want to achieve?", "Who are you trying to reach?", "Where will you find them?", "How will you talk to them?", "What will you actually DO to show up?". It’s built around your real life—so your strategy works when things get busy, not just when everything goes perfectly.

Quick summary

The "No More Blank Page Panic" Approach: Strategy doesn't have to be scary or complicated.

  • Pick Your Goals: Choose 1-3 specific things you want (more leads, higher sales, better clients)
  • Know Your People: Get specific about who you're trying to reach ("busy moms" not "everyone")
  • Find Your Channels: Pick 1-2 places where your people actually hang out
  • Clarify Your Message: What do they need to hear from you—and why should they care?
  • Make It Real: Turn "I should post more" into "I'll post twice weekly on Tuesday and Friday"

Longer Explanation

Here’s the real problem with most marketing strategy advice: it’s written by people who aren’t running a business and trying to do their own marketing at the same time. Enji’s approach is different—it’s designed for real humans with limited time, shifting priorities, and a long list of things to do besides “make a content calendar.”

To build a marketing strategy that actually works, you need to answer five foundational questions:

  • What do you want to achieve? (Think: more leads, higher revenue, better-fit clients)
  • Who are you trying to reach? (Be specific: not just “business owners,” but “busy local contractors who hate marketing”)
  • Where will you find them? (Choose 1–2 places where your people already hang out)
  • What will you say? (Messaging matters—what do they need to hear to trust you or take action?)
  • What will you actually DO to show up? (This is where strategy becomes a plan you can follow)

Most small business owners get stuck on one of two things: trying to be everywhere, or trying to sound like everyone else. A real strategy helps you simplify where you show up and clarify how you speak—so the right people actually notice and respond.

That’s where Enji comes in. Our Strategy Generator walks you through these exact questions based on your real bandwidth, not some fantasy schedule. You’ll walk away with a plan that’s clear, realistic, and flexible enough to adjust as you go, plus it only take a few minutes.

Because the best strategy isn’t the one that looks perfect in a doc or "post on IG everyday"...it’s the one you’ll actually use.

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Marketing Strategy Generator

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Marketing strategy doesn't require an MBA or a crystal ball—just clarity about what you want and who you're trying to reach. Enji's strategy generator walks you through the process in 20 questions (seriously, that's it) and gives you a customized plan based on your actual business, not some generic template. Get your strategy sorted in 5 minutes because a simple plan you follow beats a perfect plan you ignore.

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