Do you have a messaging strategy?

1st October 2024

“What is it that you do?” is a question that I often ask prospects and new clients. And sometimes the answers are so confusing and long-winded (and often accompanied by doodles and diagrams) …

Manners cost nothing!

2nd September 2024

“No matter who you are and what you do, your manners will have a direct impact on your professional and social success.” - Anonymous

 

“Manners are a sensitive awareness …

Surround yourself with your kind of people!

5th August 2024

Why is when you go out with a group of work colleagues, friends or family to the pub, a restaurant, the cinema or even a party or celebration, there are some people that you just don’t take to. You …

Is your website compelling enough?

1st July 2024

As a copywriter, I am frequently asked by clients, prospects, friends and colleagues to look at their websites, read through their copy and tell them honestly what I think?

 

Now …

Not another pesky customer satisfaction survey!

3rd June 2024

It seems that you can’t go anywhere without someone asking you to complete an online, phone or text survey detailing your experiences of their product, service or company. Two recent examples make …

How fresh is your content?

3rd May 2024

In a world where nothing stays static for long, your website copy and its messaging can be out of date in a matter of weeks or months. In this time, your business has probably evolved, your target audience …

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 …

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Being likeable can help you to achieve business success!

Do you know what marketing is working?

What's your motivating factor?

Remember who you are connected to!

Less marketing, more branding!

Bring back some marketing mystery!

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!

Could you just?!

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?

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?