Have You Ordered Your Christmas Cards Yet?
You might think I’m joking, but there is a serious note to this question. It’s not because I think that we should start celebrating Christmas in October – I’ve been seeing ‘Book now for Christmas’ signs...
What Makes Some Businesses So Successful?
Have you ever wondered what makes some businesses successful, while others just keep struggling? Do you see people who look as if they’re breezing through business, leaving you wondering how they make it look so easy?...
What Are The Three Key Elements to Marketing?
No matter what sort of marketing you do for your business – whether it’s networking, social media, attending exhibitions or something else – there are three key elements to marketing that you must consider first....
Do Email Newsletters Really Work? Part Two of the Argument!
You probably receive a large number of email newsletters into your inbox every month – unless you’ve unsubscribed from them all because they’re no good! The ones you do receive are probably deleted rather quickly –...
The Real Social Networking
There has been a great deal of talk in the last few years about ‘social networking’ and how useful it is to promote and grow a business. According to Wikipedia, a social network is: “A social...
Do Email Newsletters Really Work?
Many years ago, someone told me that email newsletters were dead and that they were not an effective way to promote a business. “They won’t be around for much longer,” he told me. At the time,...
How Can You Encourage More Referrals?
Do you actively encourage people to refer your business to others, or do you just wait for a nice referral to come along? Are you doing anything to encourage more people to recommend you, or are...
“What Made You Write a Book?”
A little while ago I posted a blog about how you can use a book to promote your business – especially when you sell a service, such as coaching, consulting or training. Click here to read...
Do You Dress to Impress?
You’re going to meet a potential new client to talk how your business might be able to help theirs. Do you turn up in jeans and a pair of trainers? You’re attending a networking meeting, to...
How Can You Grow Your Business Through Referrals?
When you’re looking for a new service provider, how do you go about doing it? When you need a new accountant, IFA or someone to service your car, how do you find them? Chances are, you...
