At Mercury Spark, we believe that every great journey begins with a spark. Our mission is to empower marketing professionals who specialize in helping small businesses thrive. Until now, these experts lacked a dedicated association, network, or formal community where they could collaborate, share insights, and elevate their skills. That’s where Mercury Spark steps in - a dynamic platform designed to foster a true professional community driven by its members.

Our Vision

Imagine Mercury Spark as the ultimate small business marketers association. Here’s what we offer:

1. Idea Exchange: A vibrant hub where marketing professionals share innovative ideas, strategies, and success stories. Whether it’s a clever campaign or a brilliant growth hack, our members contribute to a collective pool of knowledge.

2. Expertise Hub: Access a wealth of expertise from fellow marketers. Need advice on social media campaigns? Curious about SEO best practices? Our community provides valuable insights to help you excel.

3. Educational Portal: Stay ahead of the curve with our educational resources. From webinars to workshops, we offer learning opportunities that enhance your marketing skills.

4. Business Boost: Small businesses seeking marketing professionals turn to Mercury Spark. By listing your services on our platform, you’ll attract potential clients and grow your business.

5. Certification: Showcase your expertise with our certification program. Prospects can trust that you’re a qualified marketing professional.

6. Toolbox: Discover vetted tools and resources. Plus, enjoy exclusive discounts on services that matter to you.

7. Community Spirit: Mercury Spark isn’t just a platform—it’s a supportive community. Collaborate on projects, vet content, and share referrals. Together, we drive success.

Join Mercury Spark today and be part of a member-driven revolution in small business marketing!

Membership Details

• Soft Launch: Our soft launch is scheduled for Q4 2024. During this phase, there is no membership fee, and you don’t need to provide any billing information.

• Future Membership Fee: In 2025, once the platform is robust enough, a small membership fee will be implemented. This fee will help offset the costs of maintaining and managing the platform, as well as support advertising efforts to attract small businesses seeking our members’ expertise.

• Founding Members: Anyone who joins between today and the enhanced platform launch date in 2025 (with no payment and no billing details required until then) will be considered a Founding Member after becoming a paid member. As a Founding Member, you’ll receive additional benefits, including a licensed Founding Member badge/icon for use on the Mercury Spark site and your marketing materials, including your website.

• Joining Process: To join, simply sign up with your email address. You’ll receive email updates as we approach our soft launch later this year. Sign up here.

Mercury Symbolism:

Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, served as a mediator between gods and mortals. We chose this name to reflect our mission of connecting marketing professionals with small businesses.

Meet the Team

• Mike Blackwell (Founder): An esteemed educator, entrepreneur and successful small business owner.

• Ron Cates (Executive Advisor): A renowned marketer and dedicated small business advocate.

Together, they’re driving Mercury Spark’s mission to empower small business marketers. Join us on this exciting journey!

How You Can Support Mercury Spark

1. Become a Member: Join our community! As a member, you’ll contribute to our collective knowledge and benefit from valuable insights.

2. Connect with Us: Reach out via email or schedule a Zoom chat. We’d love to get to know you and hear your thoughts on shaping Mercury Spark’s future.

3. Introduce Potential Partners: Help us find partners who share our vision. Whether it’s a web-building platform, an email marketing service, or an education site builder, early partners will accelerate the mission. If they partner with us in our first year. They’ll also receive “Founding Partner” status.

4. Contribute Content: We’re building a repository of member-supplied content. Share your expertise, and we’ll host it (with vetting and editing as needed).

Together, we’ll ignite success for small businesses!