Monthly Archives: September 2013

Should all businesses, large or small, use social media?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by

Most of us use Facebook or Twitter as part of our personal lives.  For many, these types of media are a great way to keep in touch with family and friends. Many sources say, as do I, that social media/social … Continue reading →

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The basics of social media

Posted on September 16, 2013 by

Are you thinking about using social media?  Here are some basic statistics and things to think about. 30 million are on Facebook 26 million are on Twitter 10 million are on Linkedin Most businesses using Facebook do it to post … Continue reading →

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Using PR and Publicity to promote your business!

Posted on September 15, 2013 by

What is PR? This is a question as a marketing consultant that I get asked time and time again. Marketing is the overall concept for promoting yourself, your business and your products/services.  Falling under the concept of marketing, are the … Continue reading →

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What is marketing

Posted on September 8, 2013 by

Marketing is the process of getting and keeping customers.  Without customers, a business is out of business.  Marketing is the single most important activity in any business, including yours! According to the CIM, marketing is “the management process responsible for … Continue reading →

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Are you a good customer? Here is how to be …

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

If you are planning to, or already are working with an agency of some kind, here are some tips on how to be a good customer: set agreed goals and objectives carry out lots of reviews work on a relationship … Continue reading →

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Is your business struggling?

Posted on September 2, 2013 by

If your business is understandably struggling during this time, now might be the time to take some proactive and positive action. So, is your business suffering from: regular cashflow problems being squeezed on prices for new business suffering from payment … Continue reading →

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