Social media for business
The Ultimate Guide to Using Hashtags – Yes, you need to use them!
If your businesses social media hasn’t really been taking off– ask yourself whether you are using #hashtags appropriately. A hashtag is letters and numbers that follow the # symbol. Hashtags are hugely popular on Instagram but are also becoming relevant on other social media sites like Facebook. Using the right hashtags are essential to engage…
Read MoreTop Social Media Strategies for Small Business in 2018
There’s a lot happening through your little screens in the big world of social media. 2018 brings brand new social media trends, and with that comes new marketing strategy. Small businesses need to stay savvy and continuously update their approach to social media. If they don’t, they fall behind or be overshadowed by big business.…
Read MoreBusiness Tools and Apps a Social Entrepreneur Can’t Live Without
I often get asked about the tools that I use for keeping my office organised. After 6 years in my business I can finally say that I feel my office is organised and works for me. However, it wasn’t always like that. I have shared the same frustrations my clients experience when asking about the…
Read MoreThoughts Over a Cup of Coffee: What Else is Possible Now?
While having my morning coffee I watched a video by Simon Sinek this morning about two kinds of people: those who only see what they want, their goal, and those who only see the obstacles. You can watch Simon’s story about ‘Free Bagels’ here In summary: The first person doesn’t know at the start how…
Read MoreMy first book ‘In the Heart of Social Media Marketing’ is Published on Amazon!
It’s taken two years from when I first began writing and I’m eternally grateful for everyone who has been part of this writing journey and made publishing this book possible. I couldn’t have done it without your patience, understanding, help, support and talent in editing, designing, reviewing and guiding the book’s direction! Nothing quite prepared…
Read More7 Tips to Maximise the Benefits of an Instagram Business Profile
Did you know that Instagram has recently launched business profiles? An Instagram business profile allows you to do so much more than a personal profile! Since Instagram is now owned by Facebook, when you set up your Instagram business profile you can have your Facebook information pulled into your profile automatically. Here are some great…
Read MoreFacebook Releases New Features to Benefit Businesses
Facebook has just rolled out some cool new improvement features which you need to consider incorporating into your communication and social media marketing strategies. As you know, social media is constantly changing, and as a business owner you need to keep up to date with the changes or fall behind! 1. Instant Articles Open to…
Read MoreFacing a Tough Decision? Try Cartesian Questions!
Guest post by Jodi Dunell, Jumpt Have you ever found yourself at a cross road? Faced with a decision to make but not sure which way to go? Should I take the promotion or stay in my current role? Should we holiday to Thailand or Disneyland? Should I do the bookwork for my business or…
Read MoreThe Magic in Writing Down Your Goals This Year
Happy New Year 2016! I hope this email finds you feeling relaxed after a Christmas break and ready for another exciting beginning of 366 days!” (yes, it’s leap year this year!) Not sure if it’s just me, but I always feel this urge to create a new plan for myself when a new year begins.…
Read MoreThe top 5 reasons your small business website isn’t working
Guest post by Luke Hallam, Munch Design Small businesses websites are pretty hard to get right, budgets can be limited and expectations sometimes extremely high, in what is an increasingly noisy and competitive space online. Getting the basics right can be the difference between your website being an invaluable asset to your business and your…
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