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HomeMarketing Leadership & Strategy
March 1, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Fractional CMO at a Growth Plateau: When Marketing Effort Isn’t the Problem

There is a stage in business where growth slows, even though effort does not. Marketing is active.Revenue exists.A team may even be in place. Yet progress feels uneven. This is the growth plateau. And at this stage, the issue is rarely visibility. It is alignment. A fractional CMO at a growth plateau provides executive marketing […]

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March 1, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Black Women Entrepreneurship: When Being Pushed Out Becomes a Powerful New Beginning

Black women entrepreneurship is growing rapidly, but behind the headlines are real women with real stories. Some planned to start a business.Many did not. Many were laid off. Restructured out. Quietly replaced.Many were told the company was “going in a different direction.” If that was you, this is not just a business article. This is […

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February 28, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Marketing Strategy for Black Women-Owned Businesses That Are Scaling

There is a difference between being active in marketing and being strategically positioned. Many Black women-owned businesses are visible. They publish content. They speak on stages. They show up consistently. Yet demand still fluctuates. Revenue feels unpredictable. Marketing requires constant attention. This tension is not about effort. It is abo

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February 28, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Fractional CMO Support for Black Women Entrepreneurs at a Growth Turning Point

The Moment When Growth Feels Heavy There is a stage in business that almost no one names. In the beginning, growth feels energizing. Revenue increases. Clients return. Your reputation strengthens. Over time, however, expansion begins to feel heavier than expected. Although visibility increases, alignment may feel unclear. Even when you are fully bo

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February 27, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Why Is My Consulting Revenue Inconsistent Even Though I’m Getting Leads?

Inconsistent consulting revenue usually means your sales, pricing, and delivery structure are not aligned. Leads can enter the business consistently, but if qualification standards, scope control, or pricing rules vary, income becomes unpredictable. What Is Inconsistent Consulting Revenue? Inconsistent consulting revenue means your income fluctuate

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February 10, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Fractional CMO: What a Growing Business Is Actually Buying

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant In a growing business, the question is rarely whether marketing matters. Instead, the real question is why marketing effort hasn’t translated into momentum. At […]

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January 18, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Content Strategy as Strategic Infrastructure for Growing Firms

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Many leaders search for how to create a content strategy when visibility stalls or growth feels harder to sustain. However, the underlying problem is […]

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January 17, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

Choosing a CRM Is a Strategic Decision: What Service Firms Should Evaluate First

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Searches for the best CRM for service based business often surface when growth starts to strain existing systems. However, the tension rarely stems from […]

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January 17, 2026
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

When Marketing Automation Helps and When It Creates Noise for Growing Firms

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant In recent years, marketing automation for small businesses has gained attention as a way to scale faster. The promise is appealing: automate follow-ups, streamline […]

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December 15, 2025
Marketing Leadership & Strategy

What People Mean When They Say They Want Clarity in Business

I hope you enjoy reading this perspective. If you want clarity on what your brand actually needs next, this is where we begin. Author: Latifah Abdur | Founder of Elite Vivant Clarity Is Not a Deliverable Most of the people I work with are not confused. They are capable.Experienced.Already in motion. They come into conversations […]

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March 24, 2026

Best Tools for Consultants: CRM, Email and Booking

by  Latifah Abdur
March 1, 2026

Fractional CMO at a Growth Plateau: When Marketing Effort Isn’t the Problem

by  Latifah Abdur
March 1, 2026

Black Women Entrepreneurship: When Being Pushed Out Becomes a Powerful New Beginning

by  Latifah Abdur

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