Social media – does it work?

Social media – does it work?

Most switched on businesses today use social media – for a variety of reasons.  The question is does it work? That depends on what your expectations are of your social media activity.  If you think that you’ll find your next big client in the next week, you’re going...
Social media – does it work?

Blogging for business

When I mention blogging many people groan; “I don’t have time,” they tell me.  Some of these people send a monthly newsletter out, most of them post material on social media – in my book that’s reinventing the wheel! I’m lazy and they do say that if you want to find...
Social media – does it work?

Have you got a book in you?

I’m not talking an epic novel here – but, if you’re an expert in something, you’ve almost certainly got a book in your head.  The challenge is turning it into a powerful marketing tool. I’ve written a lot about writing, publishing and marketing business books, but...
Social media – does it work?

How about a little bribe?

Most business people will recoil at the idea of being offered a bribe.  Of course, you hear about corrupt business practices, but the majority of business people are ethical and honest.  So why would I suggest that you offer a bribe to potential customers? It’s all...
Social media – does it work?

What will an autoresponder do for you?

  In the online marketing business people talk about ‘autoresponders’ a lot.  What exactly is one and what will it do for you? To be accurate an autoresponder is a service or system that sends an automated message or series of messages when triggered by a...