by lesley | Jun 7, 2011 | Opinion
I’m not a big newshound, but now Microsoft have bought Skype what happens will affect me directly. I’ve been using Skype for years and have found it invaluable for talking to people in other parts of the world, having instant conversations with colleagues,...
by lesley | Jun 6, 2011 | Marketing
There’s a lot of talk about the joys of social networking – there are the dedicated enthusiasts who claim it makes them lots of money (or at least generates leads) and then there are the people who only see it as time bandit with little return. Both groups...
by lesley | Jun 1, 2011 | Marketing
A habit is something that you do almost without thinking about it. We get dressed by habit (although we may consciously choose the clothes we wear). We clean our teeth by habit (whilst we think about other things). We even drive by habit (once we’ve got past...
by lesley | May 22, 2011 | Marketing
When you decide to use direct mail as a means of contacting prospective customers you need to ensure you get your message on target. Unlike email, direct mail has costs attached, not least the list with all the names and addresses of the groups of people you want to...
by lesley | May 16, 2011 | Readability
I’ve just read a blog about using colour on your website and, whilst I understand that different colours convey different feelings and also have varying ethnic impacts, there was a lot missing! These are my thoughts on websites and colour – all focused on...
by lesley | May 13, 2011 | Marketing, Writing Skills
So many people I meet at networking events have acquired a pull up banner stand to promote their business. They use them at their own events and exhibitions too and they’re often missing a trick in making this highly visual marketing aid deliver potential leads....
by lesley | May 9, 2011 | Blogging, Writing Skills
Last month I blogged almost every day and I chose to use the blog to share my knowledge and hope that readers found that useful. I’ve had a week or so ‘off’ and now I’m back on a slightly different tack. The next batch of blogs will be my...
by lesley | Apr 29, 2011 | PR
Getting an award, whether locally, regionally or nationally, is a great boost for your business. Sometimes you are nominated by other people, but often companies can simply enter themselves. This means that the written application is a document that you really need to...
by lesley | Apr 28, 2011 | PR
Having a story is only half the battle (although probably a big ‘half’), the next step is delivering something that an editor will notice. There are a number of things that help to get your press release read and published. One – a good headline....
by lesley | Apr 28, 2011 | PR
Getting your name in the press is a great way to promote what you do, but how do you go about getting a high profile in the local and national media? The first and most important thing is to have a good story. People aren’t interested in the things that are...
