The Small Business Growth Blog

Practical, no-fluff ideas from Joe Hammer on standing out, winning customers and growing a small business in a crowded marketplace.

How to Stand Out From Competitors in a Small Business

November 5, 2026

“Great service” doesn’t make you stand out. Here are seven small, specific positioning techniques that do, from naming your enemy to running the swap test on your headline.

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