Looking for some small business fresh ideas to add to your marketing efforts? Here’s our list of September Marketing ideas to try:
7 Social Ideas to Post
- Labor Day appreciation post for hard-working teams on September 2
- Share your favorite charity or volunteer work for International Day of Charity on September 5
- Coffee lover’s post for International Coffee Day on September 29
- Fall season welcome post with autumn-themed content
- Back-to-school success stories from customers or team members
- Small business appreciation during National Small Business Week
- Q4 prep tips and excitement for what’s ahead (last week of September)
6 Promotions to Try
- Labor Day weekend sale to kick off September
- Fall refresh discount on services or products
- Back-to-school special for parents and students
- Coffee shop partnership or coffee-themed promotion for September 29
- Early bird Q4 planning package discount
- September-only bundle deals to clear summer inventory
5 Things to Plan
- Q4 strategy session during Get Ready for Q4 Week
- Charity drive or volunteer day for International Day of Charity
- Fall photo shoot for upcoming seasonal content
- Customer appreciation event before the holiday rush
- 2025 preliminary planning meeting
4 Quotes to Inspire
- “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates
- “Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go.” – Unknown
- “Success is the sum of small efforts repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier
- “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” – Mahatma Gandh
3 Team Activities to Consider
- Volunteer together at a local charity for International Day of Charity
- Coffee tasting or coffee shop team outing
- Q4 kick-off celebration and goal-setting sessio
2 Blogs to Write
- “Preparing Your Business for a Strong Q4 Finish”
- “Fall Marketing Strategies That Drive Results
1 Marketing Tip to Get Done
- Complete your Q4 marketing calendar and budget during Get Ready for Q4 Week—having a solid plan now sets you up for a successful end to the year.
Hope this September Marketing Ideas list was helpful. Check out our October Marketing Ideas list.
Last Month’s Post: August Marketing Ideas