Still relying on
word of mouth
to get customers?
Most local business owners are great at what they do. Getting found online is a different skill — and nobody taught you that part.
Grow By AB translates corporate marketing know-how into plain English steps any local business can follow. No jargon. No overwhelm. Just the next move.
Sound familiar?
Your friends bought. Strangers haven’t — yet.
Word of mouth got you started. But it has a ceiling. Growing means reaching people who have never heard of you. That’s where most local businesses get stuck.
You search your business on Google and barely find yourself
You know you need social media but don’t know where to start
Marketing feels like it’s for people with big budgets or degrees
You’ve Googled “how to market my business” and felt more confused after
If any of these feel familiar, you’re not behind. You just need a starting point.
Free 60-second audit
Find out exactly where your business stands online
Answer 8 yes/no questions. Get your score instantly. See which gaps are costing you customers right now — and which ones are easy to fix.
Take the free auditNo credit card. No email required to start.
The guide
Your first marketing step — a workbook for local businesses
A plain-English workbook that walks you through the basics of getting found online. Every chapter solves one real problem your business has right now.
PDF workbook
7 chapters. Checklists, exercises, and real examples from local businesses. Read at your own pace.
PDF + video tutorials
Everything in the PDF, plus short screen-share videos walking you through each step together.
How it works
Three steps to your first marketing win
Take the free audit
8 questions that show you exactly where your business stands online and which gaps matter most.
Get the guide
Download the workbook. Watch the videos if you want someone to walk alongside you. No marketing degree required.
Take one step
Pick the chapter that matches your biggest gap. Do one thing. One step forward is the whole goal.
About Grow By AB
I spent 7+ years running demand generation campaigns for companies with big budgets and full marketing teams. Along the way I kept noticing the same thing: the tactics that work at scale are the same ones local businesses need, they just need to be explained without the jargon.
Grow By AB exists because every business owner deserves to understand their own marketing. Not just hand it off and hope for the best.
- Anelia Bet, Demand Generation Marketing Manager, BAS Digital Marketing
Common questions
How do local businesses get customers beyond word of mouth?
The first step is showing up where strangers search. That means a complete Google Business Profile, a website that works on mobile, and at least one active social media account. Most local businesses can cover all three basics in a single weekend.
What does a local business need to market itself online?
Three things cover 80% of the gap: a Google Business Profile, a mobile-friendly website, and one active social media page. This guide walks you through all three in plain English.
Is this guide for someone with no marketing experience?
Yes. It was built for local business owners who have never studied marketing and don't have time to figure it out from scratch. Every term is explained. Every step is shown.
How long does it take to see results from basic marketing?
A complete Google Business Profile can start driving calls and visits within days. Social media takes a few weeks of consistency. Paid ads can work within hours of your first campaign — if it's set up right.
What's the cheapest way to advertise a local business?
Google Business Profile is free and is the single highest-impact starting point. After that, Facebook and Instagram ads can start at $5 a day and be targeted to people within miles of your business.
Do I need to hire someone to do my marketing?
Not yet. Start by understanding the basics yourself. Once you know what works for your business, you'll know exactly what to ask for when you're ready to bring someone in.
Ready to take the first step?
Start with the free audit. See where you stand. Then decide what to do next.
Take the free auditQuestions? Email info@growbyab.com