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One Top Tip to Make your Business Grow in…

January 7, 2019May 12, 2021
by kim

Content is still King in 2019. To engage with your audience you need to explain your passions and get your message across through great copy for your website, meaningful posts on your social media platforms and interesting articles in your e-newsletters.

But are you missing a trick? One easy way to make your business grow in 2019 is to blog via your website. It’s a fantastic way to showcase you and your business, improve your credibility and build trust amongst your prospects and customers.

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Tips from a Self-Published Author

November 19, 2018May 12, 2021
by kim

One of the pleasures of networking is hearing top tips from other businesses. I recently had the pleasure of hearing Romella Jones talk on the subject of self-publishing. Romella has been practising as a holistic therapist for 10 years, her business is Create Family Calm which supports frazzled mums and their children.

We heard that Romella loves writing and has written several books which started out as simple word documents that she circulated to friends. However, with her business head on, Romella knew that publishing books would establish her as an authority in a niche area.

Content in the form of blogs, newsletters and videos, books are an important part of any sales funnel and allows you to showcase your products and services. These giveaways can be free, or at a low cost, and will act as leverage for your business and allow people to engage with you without too much financial commitment. NB: You’ll find hyperlinks to all the key sites in the text

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How to use Twitter for Business

June 28, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

Many people tell me they feel that Twitter is overwhelming and yes, at times, I agree! Leave Twitter for a few hours and you’ve got 500 Tweets to scroll through – and I don’t even follow that many people….

Twitter is one of the most dynamic social media platforms but there are ways that you can take control and make it work for you.

Top 10 Twitter Tips

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7 Top Tips to Spring Clean Your Business!

March 23, 2017May 12, 2021
by kim

Well spring has officially started and what better way than to take some time out to implement these Top Tips smarten up your business and get everything shipshape for the year ahead.

Take a Fresh Look at Finances

Are your records up to date? Are you sending out invoices on time and checking if they are paid? Do you have any consistently late payers? I find a simple Invoice Control spreadsheet helps me see at a glance what’s outstanding and how long people take to pay.

If your cash flow is suffering could you amend your payment schedules and terms and conditions to insist on larger deposits or shorten your payment terms?

Would it help to have some accounting software or an App? This could save you time and stress for example by recording your mileage and keeping your personal and business expenses separate.

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#TopTips for Promoting your Event – Part 1!

November 1, 2016May 12, 2021
by kim

Years ago, to promote my Charity Dinner I would drive around with posters pinning them to notice boards and leaving them in receptions of local companies. The poster was either unprofessional because it was printed at home or expensive if we had one done professionally.

Today things are so much easier! Social media including Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are by far the cheapest and quickest ways to get the message out about your event. There are a few things that will save you time before you get started: