Every book starts with a blank page

Every book starts with a blank page

Every author has to make a start and each writer has different experiences of getting their book out of their head and into a manuscript.  Even if you find writing easy, organising and developing a whole book can be daunting.  If you have lots of great ideas, but...
Is your website helping your reputation?

Is your website helping your reputation?

Keeping your business website up-to-date is important to preserve potential customers’ perception of your business.  Out-of-date website = outdated services (in their subconscious). The regular tasks are things like ensuring the links all still work – that’s basic...
When money is tight

When money is tight

I had a Yorkshire mother – and they can give the Scots a run for their money when it comes to being frugal.  She recycled and reused long before it was a thing and always found ways to make a little go a long way.  Now we’re in a different age and sustainability is...
Welcome to YouTube

Welcome to YouTube

If you’re thinking of putting video content onto your social media, don’t forget to upload it to YouTube.   YouTube is often used like a search engine – if you need to know something people are quite likely to search YouTube directly rather than use their search...
Don’t be a spammer

Don’t be a spammer

When I talk to clients about email marketing the most common comment I hear is “I don’t want to be a spammer.” This says a lot about the view of email marketing – it’s seen as unwanted junk landing in your inbox.  In other words it’s got a bad reputation – but why?...