by lesley | Oct 8, 2018 | Business
If you own your own business you almost certainly are doing something you love (and, if you’re not, maybe it’s time to sell the business and do something else). The challenge for most business owners is that they end up working long hours and the business pushes the...
by lesley | Oct 1, 2018 | Press & Media
Getting into the press may be an excellent way to raise your company’s profile, but finding good stories for regular press releases is tough – and there is never any guarantee of getting published. However, putting a good article full of information that your ideal...
by lesley | Sep 24, 2018 | Marketing
When you start to create marketing material the temptation to fill the available space is strong. You often feel that you need to ensure the reader has ALL the information they could possibly need to make a buying decision. But, when the tables are turned, do you...
by lesley | Sep 17, 2018 | LinkedIn
LinkedIn is considered to be a business network, rather than a more personal network (like Facebook), so does that mean that your focus should be on your personal profile or your company? Networking is about people. You meet, you get to know each other and when you...
by lesley | Sep 10, 2018 | Website copy
When you put pen to paper (or more likely, fingers to keyboard) to write the copy for your website what’s going on in your head? If you’re writing for your own company you’re probably focused on presenting your professionalism, skills and knowledge to impress the...
by lesley | Sep 3, 2018 | Newsletters
Let’s be honest, nobody signs up to a newsletter these days. We’re all busy and our inboxes are bulging without adding any additional email. That doesn’t mean you won’t get any newsletters. You get on people’s lists because you’ve signed up to get their free...
by lesley | Aug 27, 2018 | Social media
Social media seems to be a bit like Marmite. Some people love it and are happy to spend time uploading pictures, making video, posting the latest snippet of info, sharing interesting posts and more. Others think it’s a massive time-eater, is hard work for...
by lesley | Aug 20, 2018 | Blogging
I love writing – not surprising for someone who earns a living scribbling away. However, lots of people find it hard to write to order. That’s good for me as some of these people delegate their writing to me. I do what I love and they do what they love! For anyone...
by lesley | Aug 13, 2018 | Business
When you’re running a business, no matter how small or large, you need to plan to ensure your business flourishes and grows. What happens if you don’t plan? You get offered opportunities – and you don’t know if they’re right for you or not, because there’s no frame of...
by lesley | Aug 6, 2018 | Authorship
Just because you know stuff doesn’t mean you have to become an author, so why do so many marketing people recommend writing a book as a promotional activity? Being an author does carry a certain kudos. It says that you have enough wisdom and knowledge to help other...
