Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 9, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Every business needs a unique selling point (USP). It’s a key feature of your business that makes you stand out ahead of competitors. It helps you to tailor your efforts to the right people and make more sales. There are numerous ways to develop your unique selling point. You might want to try and be … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 26, 2016 · 1 Comment
Successful brands know that there’s more than one way to achieve the same result. It’s something that applies to most things in life, and in the context of this article; branding. The thing about brand marketing is that some strategies take a long time to achieve results. And others could just end up becoming a … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 8, 2016 · 1 Comment
We all need to attract new customers and keep sales prospects flowing through the sales pipeline. However, marketing is a complex thing, requiring hours of hard work in analyzing the most intricate details and statistics. There are times when we need instant success, however. We can’t afford to mess around with long-term strategies that might … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 6, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Snoop competitors is what you may need to do because the world of SEO and backlinks can be a tricky one to navigate. In fact, there are so many variables to consider that it can sometimes get a little overwhelming. But, as with many tricky things in life, there are short cuts. Probably the best … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 4, 2016 · 1 Comment
SEO. Search Engine Optimization. Many marketing professionals have tried to insinuate for years that SEO is going to die. However, we’ve learned by now that SEO is never going away. The only thing that happens to SEO is change. Here’s why SEO is never going away: Giving Value To Customers Over the years SEO has … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Offline Marketing? I know, it sounds crazy suggesting that you should be marketing offline in this day and age. But it makes a lot of sense. When you sell online, you do get the chance for a massive reach, but there’s no guarantee that anyone sees your business. Competition is so extreme online that … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 13, 2016 · 1 Comment
Brand building is always a challenge especially when you’re a startup. And it’s even tougher if you have little money to spend on your marketing strategies! For many businesses, money is tight as banks aren’t so keen to lend cash to startups these days. So how can you start brand building on a budget? You … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Marketing your business is never easy yet it’s something that every business owner has to do. If your business has a few unique features that other businesses don’t have, you should promote them. They can be used to market your business better and reach new customers. So, what are the best features to focus on … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on September 1, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Do you have reputation issues? On our little section of the web, we love exploring new ideas to make sure your business is seen and noticed on the market. From offline tricks to online solutions, we have the answer to your marketing problems. Yet, you should realise that making your business a success is as … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 31, 2016 · 2 Comments
How healthy is your online marketing? When you’re trying to sell something, you need to promote it to the masses. These days, most people opt for online marketing. After all; it’s straightforward and cost-effective to even micro-entrepreneurs. The trouble is, some online marketing strategies just suck. Many of us spend a lot of money on … Continue reading →
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I know better than anyone that when you launch a business, you do so with the impression that it will become a success. Of course, you do, it’s only natural to be positive about your new venture – But does your startup have what it takes to be a good earner? If it doesn’t, what … Continue reading →
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If you’re not so clued-up about what is CRM, you might be wondering what on earth everyone’s going on about. Now is a great time to understand what CRM actually is. If you want to maintain a good relationship with your customers and improve profits, it’s an important consideration. To help you, there are three … Continue reading →
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Even the most ardent self-motivator needs inspiration from other successful people. This article from Creative 100 is a quick read of 20 stars and influencers who radiate creativity and get everyone excited. From Queen Bey and John Cena, it’s an eclectic mix of people, and you may not have heard of some of them. They … Continue reading →
I often see great global stories as I research my own stories and information for client projects. So today I decided to share two global stories that struck a chord with me, with you. You could say that this is public relations or viral promotion at work, and I guess it is. Public relations is … Continue reading →
Australian Entrepreneurs want to share their honest stories with YOU – the tough times, the times they almost gave up, and why persevering just might help you WIN. If you are in business, then you’ll know how tough it is to start something from SCRATCH – completely from scratch. No path, no map, no clients, … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 29, 2016 · 1 Comment
As a journalist and copywriter, I talk with people who often find words challenging. That’s not to say they can’t string a sentence together. No, it means they find it hard to generate written copy to promote their products or services. I’d be happy if business owners just came to me to write their copy … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 19, 2016 · 1 Comment
It’s a great feeling to move from the kitchen table to your own office when you start a business from home. You probably have some ideas for decorating your home office because you’ll likely spend a lot of time there. Most people use a spare bedroom or even well-organized closet space as their first home … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 31, 2016 · 2 Comments
Originally posted on The savvy bookkeeping blog:
I’ve noticed that whenever someone in a movie is being set up on a blind date, it is always with “such and such from payroll”…which is followed by an eye-roll and much protesting. Are payroll people that bad? We do, after all, process your pays – shouldn’t you…
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 24, 2016 · 1 Comment
Do you know what NOT to do when business is tough? Being in business is both liberating AND challenging especially when cash-flow, and customers, ebb and flow. It’s like standing on the beach seeing the waves come towards you and thinking you’re going to get to drenched. And then the tide goes out and you … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 17, 2016 · 1 Comment
You’ll find different articles on Insanely Clever Marketing showing you how to work effectively with the media. This article on story ideas to gain media interest works with the other articles including Being a Media Resource and Writing a Media Release. Think about these story ideas to gain media interest and how they apply to … Continue reading →
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