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The Easy Guide To Selecting The Best Blog Post Topics For Your Business
The Easy Guide To Selecting The Best Blog Post Topics For Your Business I’m often asked about search engine optimisation for business websites, and although I’m not an SEO expert I’ll always respond with ‘blogging has given me great results so far, it’s what I...
Where do you turn when your business needs support?
We all need business support from time to time. Whether we’re starting a new business, or simply wanting to take our existing company to the next level. There comes a point where we don’t have the answers we need, they can’t be found with a Google search and we need...
Things you didn’t know a virtual assistant could do – website and social media updates
Having an effective marketing strategy in place is essential for any small business owner looking to improve their lead generation and sales. Part of that strategy is keeping your website and social media channels updated. When it comes to search engine optimisation,...
How great customer communication will change your business
According to SumAll, a marketing analytics company, 25% to 40% of business revenue comes from returning customers, but it can take up to five years for a business to achieve that level of stability. One of the key elements for great customer service is communication....
Ethical marketing – the guidelines every business owner needs to be aware of
According to Blue Corona, the main reasons for small business marketing is to drive sales and build brand awareness. We all know how essential it is to get our business noticed for the right reasons, and marketing is certainly one of the ways of achieving that aim....
Email subscriber lists – how to avoid getting it wrong!
Email Subscriber Lists - How To Avoid Getting It Wrong! UPDATE: Since writing this blog the Data Protection Act has been replaced with GDPR - much of the advice in here is still correct but do ensure that you review our blogs on GDPR for more information. There’s a...
Knowing when a client isn’t right for your business and how to say no
When you’re building up your business, the idea of turning work down can seem like a crazy one. There are several reasons why you might need to let a prospective client down, from no availability through to pricing ‘difficulties’. So what’s the best way to say “No” to...
Outsourcing across the world – why it might actually be a good idea!
One of the advantages of being a business owner is the ability to work from home, or a coffee shop, or well, anywhere really. You’re not limited by seating arrangements in an open office, you can get away from the noise and bustle of a crowded workspace, and you can...
Avoid Those WordPress Woes – Update Your Website Properly!
WordPress is a popular choice for building a website these days. Did you know it powers 25% of all websites, and that number is rapidly growing. So, it’s little wonder why it’s so popular when you consider how flexible it is, it seamlessly integrates with search...
Things you didn’t know a Virtual Assistant could do – Newsletters
It seems fair to say that newsletters are like the marmite of the marketing world – people either seem to love them, or hate them. They are everywhere and for good reason. Newsletters are an effective form of marketing, but they can be time consuming to put together....
Is the daily grind holding back your business?
How do you distinguish between a good business and a successful one? For many small business owners it’s about growth. Growth can take many forms – increased sales and profit, additional products and services, more staff, bigger premises, etc. What vision do...
Virtual networking – yes, you really can network in your pyjamas!
Like most business owners, you’ll have been to at least one early morning breakfast meeting to network with other business folk. If the thought of selling yourself in a room full of strangers wasn’t bad enough, dragging yourself out of bed on a cold, dark morning...
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