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### Digital Marketing Plan for GreenLeaf Accounting (3-Month Pilot)

**Company Overview**: GreenLeaf Accounting is a boutique accounting firm specializing in Sage 100 implementation for small businesses. They sell monthly retainers ($2,500–$5,000) and one-time setup fees ($10,000–$25,000). Their primary audience is mid-sized manufacturing companies with 50–200 employees.

**Month 1: Foundation & Testing**
- **Channel Strategy**: Allocate 40% of the $15,000 budget to LinkedIn Ads (targeting CFOs/COOs) and 30% to Google Ads (focused on "Sage 100 implementation" and "accounting software for manufacturers"). Reserve 20% for email nurture sequences and 10% for retargeting.
- **Sage Integration**: Use Sage’s expense tracking to categorize ad spend under "Marketing: Digital Ads" and link Sage invoices to LinkedIn/Google Ads conversions. For example, a $3,000 LinkedIn campaign generated 12 leads, with 3 converting to $12,000 in retainer revenue (CAC: $1,000; 4x ROI).
- **Automation**: Set up Zapier to auto-sync Sage invoices with HubSpot deals. When a new client signs up, their Sage invoice is automatically tagged in HubSpot with the campaign source (e.g., "LinkedIn Q1 Pilot").

**Month 2: Scaling & Optimization**
- **Budget Adjustment**: Shift 10% from LinkedIn to Google Ads after analyzing Month 1 data. Google Ads delivered a lower CAC ($800) but higher volume (45 leads vs. 12 on LinkedIn).
- **KPI Tracking**: Sage’s real-time reports show that email nurture sequences (driven by Sage’s customer data) have a 22% open rate and 8% conversion rate. The team doubles down on segmented email campaigns (e.g., "Sage 100 for Food Manufacturers" vs. "Sage 100 for Construction").
- **Retargeting**: Use Sage’s expense data to identify high-value leads (e.g., those who engaged with $2,000+ in Sage setup fees) and retarget them with case studies and testimonials.

**Month 3: Loyalty & Upsell**
- **Upsell Campaign**: Leverage Sage’s project tracking to identify clients who purchased setup services 6+ months ago. Target them with LinkedIn ads promoting "Sage 100 Add-Ons" (e.g., advanced reporting modules). The campaign generates 8 upsell leads, with 3 converting to $7,500 in additional revenue.
- **LTV Focus**: Sage’s financial reports show that clients retained for 12+ months have an average LTV of $30,000. The team launches a referral program, offering existing clients a $500 credit for every successful referral (tracked in Sage as "Revenue: Referral Bonus").
- **Final Report**: Sage’s dashboard shows a 3-month total spend of $45,000, generating $180,000 in revenue (4x ROI). The CAC dropped from $1,000 to $750, and LTV increased by 15% due to upsells.

**Key Takeaways**:
1. LinkedIn excelled in high-intent leads but had higher CAC. Google Ads delivered volume at lower cost.
2. Sage’s expense tracking was critical for tying ad spend to revenue and optimizing budgets.
3. Automation reduced manual reporting by 60%, freeing up 10 hours/month for strategy.
4. Upsell campaigns targeting Sage’s project data added 17% to total revenue.

**Next Steps**: Expand the Google Ads budget by 25% and test TikTok Ads for younger business owners (using Sage’s demographic insights).