I don’t know what’s working

I don’t know what’s working

John Wanamaker, a 19th century retailer is accredited with the quote: “Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don’t know which half.” Many businesses say similar things about their marketing – along the lines of ‘I know some of my...
Focus on what they want

Focus on what they want

Engagement gets tougher as there’s just so much content on every social platform that it would be a full-time job to try and keep up with it all.  People flick and scroll too quickly to stop and like, share or comment. That doesn’t mean that they’re not reading your...
Why you?

Why you?

The most valuable information your clients can give you is how whatever you do for them makes a difference.  This is one of the reasons I give people a 3-question formula for getting testimonials.  It’s: What did we do for you? What was it like working with us? What...
Make marketing work

Make marketing work

If you’re running a small business marketing is essential, but it’s also one of the things that gets pushed down the to-do list when you get busy.  If you don’t maintain visibility and keep ‘restuffing the sausage machine’, you’ll find your business suffers from feast...
Social Media: 9 Top Tips for Business Owners

Social Media: 9 Top Tips for Business Owners

In today’s digital age, having a strong social media presence is critical for the success of any business.  With millions of users scrolling through various platforms every day, social media provides an unparalleled opportunity to reach and engage with your...