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Have you sat down and thought about fonts? I have to say that I love fonts, but not as much as my guest on this Marketing Mix. Angela Lyons of Lyons Creative is a self-confessed font nerd. In this episode, we talked about why choosing fonts wisely matters, how you can pick the right ones […]
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Canva is such a powerful tool for small business owners. I’ve been using it for almost as long as I’ve been running my business (2016 in case you’re wondering!) I know lots of small business owners who would love to get more out of it, so I decided to ask Marie-Louise O’Neill of Lovely Evolution […]
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What goes into writing copy for a website? Surely it’s quite simple? Actually, there’s more to it than you might think. That’s why I decided to have a chat with Jade Anderson from Jade A Copywriting, who writes website copy for a living. In this interview, Jade spills the beans and shares her best web […]
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When you sit down to write an email, the subject line is often one of the most important elements. It’s the first thing your readers will see and can influence whether they open the message. There’s more to writing a good email subject line than meets the eye. And if you’re going to go to […]
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New kid on the block TikTok and the similar offering from Instagram called Reels, may seem like they are basically the same. They are both brilliant ways of reaching new audiences and building a connection between your business and your customers. However, there are crucial differences in how to use them, especially for business, which […]
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When you hear the words “landing pages” what do you think? Some small business owners I speak to think they’re not for them. But any business can use landing pages – and that includes you. They’re a brilliant way of talking about your latest eBook/offer/event/[insert your thing]. And, it’s really accessible to build your own […]
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Marketing is an investment. Even if you get lots of referrals, marketing keeps your business visible should those referrals run out. I always say that marketing isn’t a tap you turn on when you need business. It’s something you need to do consistently. And that means you need to allocate time and budget. That’s where […]
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Investing in your business is something every small business owner should do. Yes, it does come with a cost, but it IS worth it. One of those things is photography. I’ve always known photography is important when it comes to marketing. In my various marketing roles, I’ve worked with lots of professional photographers. Let me […]
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How often do you wish you could have beautiful photos for your marketing that don’t cost the earth? Me too! There is a way and it sits in your pocket/hand/bag… it’s your smartphone. That’s right! You can have lovely photos you can use in your everyday marketing, and you can use your smartphone to get […]
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Branding. When you hear that word, what do you think about? A logo? Most people start their business without really thinking about branding. But think about how much we are visual beings. Thinking about branding for your business is hugely important and it extends beyond your logo. That’s why I decided to have a chat […]
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If you have a teenage child living under your roof, you may know a little bit about TikTok. This Chinese app can be thought of as a Vine/Twitter/Instagram hybrid, and with more than 500 million users, you could say that it’s a combination of features have grown quite the userbase. But the question is whether […]
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When you hear the words case study, what do they make you think of? In any business, it’s important to show potential customers how you can help them. Case studies are a perfect way to do that. If you’re thinking you wouldn’t know the first place to start building a case study for your business, […]
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Your website visitors matter. Let’s make sure they take action You slaved over your marketing plan, carefully crafting every word, graphic and customer-facing marketing material. Finally, finally, they’ve arrived at your website. What (and where) next? Don’t underestimate how critical a tool your website is. It’s where ‘do or die’ happens – where your potential […]
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Besides your wedding or the odd family-milestone photoshoot, you probably haven’t worked with a professional photographer before, in a professional capacity. And it’s no secret that photographers don’t come cheap (or at least the talented ones don’t). So if you’re investing in professional headshots, you may want to know how to make the most of […]
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Have you asked yourself: why should I use Instagram for my small business? You know that I’d tell you to make sure that your target audience is using it before you dive in. According to Avocado Social, Instagram had 700 million global users in 2017. And of those, around 17 million were from the UK. […]
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Social media covers, they’re just other images, right? Wrong! They are a great way to show off your business and help to promote it. How? Well, that’s what I’m going to tell you. I’ve got 8 great ways you can use social media covers and some examples of businesses I think do it really well. […]
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I don’t know about you, but I need to read more to help me with my business. And, given we’re headed into the summer holidays, I thought I’d put together a reading list to help you pick a couple of books to keep your business moving! The first four on this reading list are ones […]
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I’ve had lots of people ask me when I’m going to do another blog posts I read summary. So, I thought it was about time I did. I’ve read a lot of blog posts this week as I’ve been travelling from one place to another, so I’ve had some time to catch up. I’ve picked […]
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You’ve spent ages researching and writing your blog post. You published it on your website and promoted the hell out of it. Now what? Is it destined to languish on your website? Not if you find a way to give it new life! There are lots of ways you can take a blog post and […]
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If you know me, you know I love stationery, especially sticky notes. I was a big fan long before I started my own business. I’d worked in marketing roles previously, so was familiar with planning. But, working for myself and on my own, I needed a system that not only helped me get organised but […]
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