by lesley | May 9, 2025 | Newsletters
As a small business owner, your email list is pure gold — but only if you use it well. Newsletters are a powerful tool to stay connected with your audience, build loyalty, and drive sales. Yet too many newsletters end up unopened, deleted, or unsubscribed. This all...
by lesley | Apr 19, 2025 | Reputation
We’re not talking about your epitaph, but something much more current. It’s what people say about you today. If your name comes up in conversation at a networking event, what do people say? I’ve heard so many things said about others – when they’re not in the room. ...
by lesley | Mar 19, 2025 | Websites
I’ve been writing copy for websites for more than 20 years and, during that time, the look and feel of websites have changed dramatically. Who remembers the good old left hand menu and a narrow boxy-looking block of copy, with little tiny images? Then bigger screens...
by lesley | Feb 9, 2025 | Marketing
I go to networking meetings regularly and so I often get asked ‘What do you do?’ It’s hard to explain it in one word or a short phrase, so it can end up being more of a list. Many people are surprised at some of the things we do – and that led to this blog! Our team...
by lesley | Jan 29, 2025 | Newsletters
Your newsletter is a powerful tool. It’s a direct route to more business, if you use it well. Let’s be honest, nobody wants another newsletter, so people won’t just ask to be on your list (with a few very rare exceptions). You need to offer an ethical bribe to...