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...
Why do you need a sales funnel?

Why do you need a sales funnel?

You’ve probably heard of sales funnels – you may even have a lead magnet on your website, but why should you invest what is at least a couple of days of effort in building one? A lead magnet in isolation doesn’t constitute a sales funnel.  It’s what you do with...