Diversification - a step too far?

7th April 2024

I have a lovely client whose specialises in manufacturing. They do a wonderful job and have plenty of appreciative and loyal clients.

 

However, there has been a change on the management …

How emotional is your marketing?

4th March 2024

We all know that women are more emotional than men. So women marketers and business owners are you ready to receive some good news?

 

Latest research continues to highlight the fact …

It is what you say and the way you say it!

5th February 2024

Google loves new and fresh content and as business owners we are always wondering how we can create “awesome content”.  Let’s be honest content marketing is hard. But most of us …

Who are you partnering with?

1st January 2024

No one doubts that as sole traders we provide a fantastic and personable service to our clients, which is enhanced by expertise, knowledge and the development of strong, long-term business relationships. …

A guide to successful networking

3rd December 2023

You can never have enough friends and colleagues in business, so you need to ensure that you go to as many events, join as many groups and meet as many people as possible. Whatever line of business you …

Why is marketing still misunderstood?

1st November 2023

After 30 years in the industry, I am still saddened that marketing in some businesses is still not given the importance and status that I believe it's due. To some marketing is a quick fix which brings …

Top 10 tips for marketing success

2nd October 2023

For some businesses, marketing can be more hit than miss. To help you to ensure the best results every time, take a look at my top 10 tips. If you follow these, you will notice three key benefits. Over …

Being likeable can help you to achieve business success!

3rd August 2023

It doesn’t matter how great your product or service is, how much time/money it can save or how sophisticated your marketing is, if your clients don’t like and in turn trust you, they simply …

Do you know what marketing is working?

3rd July 2023

Having been a marketer for some 30 years plus, I know that looking at the results of your activities and campaigns and then making informed decision is critical to the success of any marketing strategy. …

What's your motivating factor?

1st June 2023

We’ve all met those pushy people at networking events who use smoke and mirrors, tips and freebies, as well as offers and carefully crafted stories about “happy clients” or “wonderful …

Remember who you are connected to!

5th May 2023

Communication is a good thing and thanks to the plethora of online communication channels, we really can stay in touch with everyone 24/7.  But whilst I don’t want to put a dampener on your …

Less marketing, more branding!

5th April 2023

To operate a successful business, you need a good brand. A good brand is one that is memorable and whose message resonates with us whether for good or bad reasons. And whatever size your business is, you …

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How to handle a referral

How many times is enough?

Is there such a thing as a free lunch?

Tell me what you want, what you really really want!

What makes a marketing expert?

Are you really going the extra mile?

Whatever happened to loyalty?

Are you stealing your own time?

Forget the features - your customers are only interested in the benefits!

Rose-tinted marketing glasses

Are you comfortable being authentic?

Want to punch above your weight?!

When bad publicity is bad for business!

Blog or article - would you recognise the difference?

Are you offering too much choice!

How well do you know your customers?

Is your business using the right voice and tone?

The importance of consistency across your marketing channels

Don't show me the money!

What's in a name?

Building relationship, not getting people to buy from you!

Why the real value of your business lies in the strength of your client relationships

The worst kind of marketing

All that glitters is not gold!

It is my opinion and you cannot change it!

Don't let your marketing compete against itself!

What marketing story are you telling?

Is marketing aligned with your business strategy?

Good communications start from the inside

It is my opinion - you can't change it!

What's happened to loyalty?

Importance of a marketing review!

How fresh is your content?

Could you just?!

Not another pesky customer satisfaction survey!

Do you have a messaging strategy?

Trust - your marketing toolkit winner!

Less is always more!

How agile is your business?

What's your brand message?

How good is your marketing choreography?

Good communications start from the inside!

Do not let your marketing compete against itself!

Top marketing tips for business success

Getting the right balance between traditional and digital marketing

Time to hone your customer service skills?

The toll of the bland, brand, band wagon!

Sharing values builds strong relationships

Integrated marketing. Are you channel-centric or customer-centric?

Surround yourself with your kind of people!

Manners cost nothing!

Is your website compelling enough?

Are you channel centric or customer centric?

The perils of employing friends!

Why you need a regular marketing review!

Marketing is not always the solution!

What you know still counts!

What's your motivating factor?

Who are you getting over familiar with?

Marketing - it's all about me!

Radio silence - what would you do?