Put yourself in their shoes

Put yourself in their shoes

Setting up and running a small business requires a whole bunch of skills – some of which you may not have learned – yet! You’ll need to be able to: Strategise Plan Organise Manage the money Market Purchase the materials your business needs Sell Write copy...
Do you need an editor?

Do you need an editor?

If you’re writing a book at some point it will need editing.  If you successfully get a contract with a mainstream publisher they will have it edited by their in-house editors, if you’re self-publishing it’s down to you. It can be tempting to skip this requirement,...
YouTube: how to become an influencer

YouTube: how to become an influencer

‘YouTuber’ is now a career choice!  At least that’s what people with video-mad teens tell me.  Let’s be honest most of us have disappeared down the YouTube rabbit hole now and then – so maybe there’s something in it. Actually, many people use YouTube as a search...
The secrets of successful email marketing

The secrets of successful email marketing

How many times a week do you delete unwanted emails?  How often do you find that something you signed up for to get something you wanted has resulted in endless sales messages? OK!  That’s how NOT to do successful email marketing.  I guess some people must respond to...