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When you subscribe to an email list, don’t you expect a welcome email? Isn’t it good to know that your subscription was successful? But more than that, isn’t it just nice to get a cheery email welcoming you? It shows that the business whose list you just subscribed to is paying attention. They’re happy to […]
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As an introvert, you might find certain situations challenging. Add running your own business to that and things may start to become tougher. Then add networking into the mix. You need an evening in a dark room on your own to recover. I know, because I go through it! When it comes to networking, online […]
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When it comes to PR, how do you feel? I know it’s something that small business owners would love to do, but they just don’t know how! That’s why I decided to talk to an expert. PR, done correctly, can help open all sorts of doors for small businesses. Ceri-Jane Hackling, founder of Cerub PR […]
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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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Do you want to know read your target audience’s mind? We all do, but, I’m here to tell you it’s not as simple as that! But there is a way to find out what they think about a variety of things – create a survey. Creating surveys is a great way to understand what your […]
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Side hustle. Lifestyle business. Part-time entrepreneur. There’s been a steady rise in the number of businesses started by people who are tired of the regular 9-6. When Gabriella hurt her leg, a therapy session to help her manage her pain put her on the path to her own business. therapyforlondoners was born. Running it part-time […]
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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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When it comes to email marketing, one of the biggest blockers stopping small businesses is content ideas. Does this sound familiar? “I don’t have anything to write about.” “People won’t be interested in what I have to say.” “I just don’t have the time to figure out what to write.” Trust me, I’ve heard about […]
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Running your own business is hard. There’s no other way of looking at it. You have lots of plates to spin, and you’re afraid of letting one of them drop! You need to keep on top of so many things, including developing new skills or adding to those you already have. Your development, and that […]
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Have you thought about outsourcing your newsletter? How does it make you feel? I expect the first thing that comes to mind is the cost. I want you to think about this differently. Because let’s face it, it’s probably one of your least favourite things on your to-do list. Marketing your business goes hand-in-hand with […]
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You want to work with a marketing coach. At least you think you do. But you’re not sure if you are actually ready, how to find someone that will understand you and your business, or how to get the most out of the relationship. Getting the most out of this relationship isn’t just about you […]
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Every small business owner has her or his own specific challenges when launching and running a business. But what if you’ve moved to a new country and are trying to balance your life to work from two locations an ocean apart? That’s just what happened to Ellie McBride of Calibrated Concepts. Having newly moved to […]
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An important part of email marketing is growing a healthy list. You want your subscribers to be your target audience. That means you need to know how to create list-building forms that work. There’s a knack to it and in this blog post, I’m going to take you through how you do it, together with […]
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What is marketing? It’s taken me a while to write this blog post. I kept putting it off because I thought you might not want to read it. What changed my mind? The conversations I’m hearing about marketing from small business owners. They’ve changed in the time I’ve been in business (I started in 2016, […]
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Marketing strategy. They’re two scary words, right? Well, I’m here to tell you not to be scared of them! Whenever we’re faced with terminology we don’t understand, our first instincts are to run for the hills. But I’ve got you. In this blog post, I break down what a marketing strategy is, as well as […]
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Email sequences are something I just couldn’t run my business without. I mean, I send out quite a lot of emails (outside of my weekly newsletter) and who has the time to manage all of that? I don’t and I know you don’t either! That’s where using email sequences, drip emails, email automation (it seems […]
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January is THE time for people to make resolutions. Most of them tend to be about living a healthier lifestyle. So, now’s the time for you to capitalise on people’s resolutions. Now’s the time to put email marketing to work for your business. Stuck for ideas? You came to the right place. Read on for […]
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You’ve got a website, right? Did you know that all the people who visit your website are leads? But when you don’t know who these people are, how do you make sure they do actually go on to buy from you? You capture them! Don’t worry – it’s not painful and it definitely doesn’t involve […]
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The best day of the year for small businesses is nearly here. What am I talking about? Small Business Saturday, of course! You’ll hear me talking about this day a lot. Why? Here’s the thing… I firmly believe that it’s a great launchpad for a brilliant December for all small business owners. So much goodwill […]
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