--- title: IHUBApp Blog | competitive strategy description: competitive strategy | A blog dedicated to the Freelance life and for those using the IHUBApp. --- - - - - - 855.355.IHUB (4482) - Builder Login  - [![USA](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/a/a4/Flag_of_the_United_States.svg) USA](https://build.inspirehub.com) - [![Canada](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cf/Flag_of_Canada.svg) Canada](https://build.ihubapp.ca) - [![Australia](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Flag_of_Australia.svg) Australia](https://build.ihubapp.com.au) Toggle navigation [![InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/IHUB%20Branded%20Imagery/Logos/IHUBApp%20Powered%20by%20InspireHUB.png?width=353&height=60&name=IHUBApp%20Powered%20by%20InspireHUB.png)](https://info.inspirehub.com/homepage) - [Get Started ](https://setup.inspirehub.com/) - [Launch IHUBApp](https://setup.inspirehub.com/) - [Become a Hubmaster](https://www.inspirehub.com/hubmaster-apply) - [Become an IHUBApp Ally (Affiliates)](https://www.inspirehub.com/ally) - [Features ](https://www.inspirehub.com/solutions) - [Overview](https://www.inspirehub.com/about-ihubapp) - [Email Marketing](https://www.inspirehub.com/en-us/email-marketing) - [Automated Newsletters](https://www.inspirehub.com/en-us/automated-newsletters) - [Intelligent Channel Feeds](https://www.inspirehub.com/en-us/ihubapp-intelligent-channel-feeds) - [Industry Use Cases](https://www.inspirehub.com/solutions) - [Customer Testimonials](https://www.inspirehub.com/client-showcase) - [Progressive Web Apps](https://www.inspirehub.com/whitepaper) - [Pricing & Plans](https://www.inspirehub.com/pricing-plans-build-now) # Be amazing with the IHUBApp A blog dedicated to helping Freelancers take their business to the next level. 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Learn more below! ![Download The Ultimate Small Business Survival Guide for FREE when you subscribe to our blog!](http://www.ihubgo.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Guides/The%20Ultimate%20Small%20Business%20Survival%20Guide%20(Mobile%20and%20Book)%20600x600.png?width=600&height=600&name=The%20Ultimate%20Small%20Business%20Survival%20Guide%20(Mobile%20and%20Book)%20600x600.png) ### Hubmasters, get ready to launch! - [Recent Posts](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog) ![Grow your small business with Forrester’s 2021 planning resource hub.](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Blog%20-%20Grow%20your%20small%20business%20with%20Forrester%E2%80%99s%202021%20Planning%20resource%20hub.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On September 30, 2020 ## [Grow your small business with Forrester’s 2021 planning resource hub.](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/grow-your-small-business-with-forresters-2021-planning-resource-hub) For small businesses, thriving in an economic landscape that is unpredictable and rapidly changing presents unprecedented... *( read )* Tags: [small business](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business), [industry trends](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/industry-trends), [business tools](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/business-tools), ![What small business owner inspires you? 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We'd love to feature them on the Big on Small podcast!](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/what-small-business-owner-inspires-you-wed-love-to-feature-them-on-the-big-on-small-podcast) **When you think of small business owners, who inspires YOU the most?** Small businesses account for more than 99% of businesses... *( read )* Tags: [small business](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business), [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [mentoring](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/mentoring), ![Celebrating National Small Business Week? These tools can help!](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Blog%20-%20Celebrating%20National%20Small%20Business%20Week%20-%20These%20tools%20can%20help.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On September 23, 2020 ## [Celebrating National Small Business Week? These tools can help!](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/celebrating-national-small-business-week-these-tools-can-help) This week (September 21-25) is National Small Business Week in the U.S., celebrating entrepreneurs and the 30 million small... *( read )* Tags: [small business](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business), [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [remote workplace](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/remote-workplace), ![Big on Small Podcast Mini-Episode 1: One Vs. One Hundred](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Big%20on%20Small%20Blogs/Big%20on%20Small%20-%20Mini-Episode%20001%20%20-%20One%20Vs%20One%20Hundred.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On September 10, 2020 ## [Big on Small Podcast Mini-Episode 1: One Vs. One Hundred](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/big-on-small-podcast-mini-episode-001-one-vs-one-hundred) Have you ever been in an interview and been asked a fun but somewhat bizarre scenario question? When we interview people... *( read )* Tags: [small business](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business), [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [workplace fun](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/workplace-fun), ![Using the 5 Forces Analysis for Strategic Thinking | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Turnaround%20Tuesdays%20with%20Mark%20Faust/Blog%20-%20Mark%20Faust%20-%202020-09-01%20-%20Using%20the%205%20Forces%20Analysis%20for%20Strategic%20Thinking.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9af34a09e76e876677f489c17b954114) By [Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/mark-faust) On September 1, 2020 ## [Using the 5 Forces Analysis for Strategic Thinking | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/using-the-5-forces-analysis-for-strategic-thinking) Have you ever agonized on how, where and when you should make major strategic changes? Using the now proven 5 Forces Analysis... *( read )* Tags: [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [innovation](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/innovation), [industry trends](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/industry-trends), ![Big on Small Podcast Episode 6: Wine Not Make History? With Donna Stoney](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Big%20on%20Small%20Blogs/BIG%20ON%20SMALL%20%20-%20Ep%20006%20-%20Donna%20Stoney.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On August 27, 2020 ## [Big on Small Podcast Episode 6: Wine Not Make History? With Donna Stoney](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/big-on-small-podcast-ep-006-wine-not-make-history-with-donna-stoney) Have you ever noticed that a hero, a real hero, often doesn't see themselves as one? Today’s guest is no different. [Donna...](https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-stoney-5b4355133/) *( read )* Tags: [food & beverage](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/food-beverage), [wineries](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/wineries), [wine club](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/wine-club), ![Innovation Sprint - Beliefs, Behaviors and Breakthroughs | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Turnaround%20Tuesdays%20with%20Mark%20Faust/Blog%20-%20Mark%20Faust%20-%20Innovation%20Sprint%20-%20Beliefs%2c%20Behaviors%20and%20Breakthroughs.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9af34a09e76e876677f489c17b954114) By [Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/mark-faust) On August 18, 2020 ## [Innovation Sprint - Beliefs, Behaviors and Breakthroughs | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/innovation-sprint-beliefs-behaviors-and-breakthroughs) What beliefs and behaviors are holding you back the most personally and at your organization? Frequently for leaders, a... *( read )* Tags: [team building](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/team-building), [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [innovation](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/innovation), ![Defining Each Business Unit’s Driving Force for Competitive Advantage | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Transformation%20Tuesdays%20with%20Mark%20Faust/Blog%20-%20Mark%20Faust%20-%202020-08-11%20-%20Driving%20Force.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9af34a09e76e876677f489c17b954114) By [Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/mark-faust) On August 11, 2020 ## [Defining Each Business Unit’s Driving Force for Competitive Advantage | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/defining-each-business-units-driving-force-for-competitive-advantage) In most strategic thinking sessions I facilitate with clients, it is discerned that there isn’t just one business that the... *( read )* Tags: [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [innovation](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/innovation), [leadership development](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/leadership-development), ![Building Focus with a Strategic Growth Vision | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Blog%20-%20Mark%20Faust%20-%202020-08-04%20-%20Building%20Focus%20with%20a%20Strategic%20Growth%20Vision.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/9af34a09e76e876677f489c17b954114) By [Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/mark-faust) On August 4, 2020 ## [Building Focus with a Strategic Growth Vision | Turnaround Tuesdays with Mark Faust](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/building-focus-with-a-strategic-growth-vision) One goal of effective strategic planning is to identify an area or areas in which your company can identify and leverage to... *( read )* Tags: [small business owners](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business-owners), [growing pains](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/growing-pains), [innovation](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/innovation), ![Top 5 FREE small business tools to find new market opportunities FAST!](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Blog%20-%20Top%205%20FREE%20small%20business%20tools%20to%20find%20new%20market%20opportunities%2c%20FAST.png) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On May 26, 2020 ## [Top 5 FREE small business tools to find new market opportunities FAST!](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/top-5-free-small-business-tools-to-find-new-market-opportunities-fast) With a drastically changed economy, many businesses are finding the need to pivot to embrace new products and services... *( read )* Tags: [small business](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/small-business), [business tools](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/business-tools), [digital engagement](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/digital-engagement), ![Success in 2020 Now Looks Like This | InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Success%20in%202020%20Now%20Looks%20Like%20This%20%5B1200x675%5D%20(2).png) ![](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Outbound/Media%20Kit/Headshots%20-%20Web-Ready/Karolyn%20Hart%20-%20close-up%20%5B800x800%5D.jpg) By [Karolyn Hart](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/karolyn-hart) On April 20, 2020 ## [Success in 2020 Now Looks Like This | InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/success-in-2020-now-looks-like-this-inspirehub) Every year, dozens of thought leaders have presented their ideas on what success will look like for companies in the... *( read )* Tags: [wineries](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/wineries), [Cooper's Hawk Vineyards](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/coopers-hawk-vineyards), [Tom O'Brien](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/tom-obrien), ![Rescue Your Small Business by Transforming to Digital FAST! 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Even prior to the global pandemic, magazine... *( read )* Tags: [data security](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/data-security), [marketing](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/marketing), [content management platform](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/content-management-platform), ![5 reasons independent agencies should be building on closed-circuit Digital Experience Platforms](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Blog%20-%205%20Reasons%20Your%20Agency%20Needs%20the%20IHUBApp%20%5B1200x675%5D%20(3).png) ![](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Outbound/Media%20Kit/Headshots%20-%20Web-Ready/Karolyn%20Hart%20-%20close-up%20%5B800x800%5D.jpg) By [Karolyn Hart](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/karolyn-hart) On March 10, 2020 ## [5 reasons independent agencies should be building on closed-circuit Digital Experience Platforms](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/5-reasons-independent-agencies-should-be-building-on-digital-experience-platforms) A shift has happened in the digital world. Small, independent agencies and freelancers are giving larger well-established... *( read )* Tags: [engagement professionals](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/engagement-professionals), [data security](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/data-security), [device agnostic](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/device-agnostic), ![How Merchants Paper Company Created a Digital Experience to Supercharge Their Sustainability Conference and Trade Show | InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Blog%20-%20Case%20Study%20Conference%20App.png) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On December 3, 2019 ## [How Merchants Paper Company Created a Digital Experience to Supercharge Their Sustainability Conference and Trade Show | InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/how-merchants-paper-company-used-their-ihubapp-to-connect-conference-guests)   Have you ever dreamed of upping your game with an app... *( read )* Tags: [mobile apps](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/mobile-apps), [engagement](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/engagement), [communications](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/communications), ![Greater Augusta Arts Council Launched the IHUBApp at their 39th Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival | InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Partners%20and%20Distributors/Arts%20in%20the%20Heart%20of%20Augusta/AHA2019-AudreyJamieAndKarolynWatchingAnalyticsRollIn-1200x675-webready.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On November 11, 2019 ## [Greater Augusta Arts Council Launched the IHUBApp at their 39th Arts in the Heart of Augusta Festival | InspireHUB](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/greater-augusta-arts-council-launched-the-ihubapp-at-their-39th-arts-in-the-heart-of-augusta-festival)   > This year, the Greater Augusta Arts Council rolled out... *( read )* Tags: [mobile apps](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/mobile-apps), [engagement](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/engagement), [communications](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/topic/communications), ![Small Winery Growth: How Even the Smallest Can Compete and Be Profitable](http://www.ihubgo.com/hubfs/Content%20-%20Inbound/Blogs/Blog%20-%20Small%20Winery%20Growth%20-%20How%20Even%20the%20Smallest%20Can%20Compete%20and%20Be%20Profitable.jpg) ![](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/2e22f9b3937aae533902d38fa424ba26) By [Sue Braiden](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/author/sue-braiden) On August 6, 2019 ## [Small Winery Growth: How Even the Smallest Can Compete and Be Profitable](http://www.ihubgo.com/blog/how-even-the-smallest-wineries-can-compete-and-be-profitable) Can SMEs compete with large estates and virtual wineries? 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