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Google Ads for Small Businesses: A Founder's Guide (2026)
How Google Ads work, what they cost, when they're worth it for a small business, and the setup mistakes that waste most beginner budgets.
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A step-by-step marketing plan for new businesses: who to target, what to say, which channels to start with, how much to spend and how to measure it.
