Beauty sells when it comes to most aspects of business. So small business owners know that their website is a place where their potential clients go to snoop on them. Competitors will want to find out whether they really are the professional company that they say they are. It’s the website that provides the first … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 25, 2017 · 2 Comments
Every business owner is well aware of just how important marketing is to the success of their business. Your business simply can’t survive without customers. And without a fantastic marketing strategy, you’re never going to be able to get their attention and draw them in. The right marketing campaign can double the number of … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 22, 2017 · 1 Comment
Marketing dollars? What are they? There is no doubt that marketing on a shoestring budget is pretty annoying. If only you had the millions to blast on marketing your company could be massive. Alas, that isn’t the case and you have to keep up with the rest by spending the bare minimum. This strategy … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 16, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Making A Product The Market Can’t Get Enough Of : The product itself is the main component of its own success. However, creating a great product, understanding your target market and their needs, doesn’t guarantee getting a great result. You’re also going to have to make that product easier to buy. So, let’s look at … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 2, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Making your business relatable is a common conundrum many CEOs face in their professional careers. Unless you are working in a B2B industry, your potential customers and clients are simply going to be average Joe’s, who just want to know if you can get the job done for them. Any fancy business talk, analytical graphs … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 5, 2016 · 1 Comment
Selling online and running an online retail business shouldn’t be hard. But a combination of a lack of experience and sheer stubbornness can make it that way for the majority of entrepreneurs who start up in e-commerce. The main problem with selling online, as with so many retail businesses, is in managing the products. Often, … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 30, 2016 · 2 Comments
Marketing is essential for any business – as you must surely be aware if you’re on this blog! But a key aspect of memorable marketing is your branding. When you’re developing your brand, you need to think about at least three things. Your branding is about creating a personality and look for your business that … Continue reading →
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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 28, 2016 · 1 Comment
So you’ve set up your new business. You’ve had the idea, and you’ve put in the work to make it a reality. First of all: congratulations! Being able to take that first step of conceptual to concrete is difficult and takes no shortage of hard work. But now you’re faced with a new dilemma: how … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 25, 2016 · 1 Comment
Are you looking for useful ways to increase website sign-ups? Successful websites have a lot of people signing up to their updates and newsletters. These are incredibly useful when it comes to converting users to customers. Here are the ways you can increase website sign-ups today! Don’t rely on pop-ups Many people make the mistake … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 23, 2016 · Leave a Comment
Marketing Masterclass : No business can afford to overlook the importance of successful marketing. After all, this is your platform for building relationships with customers. In turn, this is what will lead to increased sales and, ultimately, healthy profits. As a small company, your biggest challenge is generating success without disrupting progress elsewhere. There’s no … 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 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 · Leave a Comment
Do you need new marketing methods for a trade show or business exhibition at which you are displaying? Trade shows and exhibitions are wonderful opportunities to present your business to the world. Hopefully, you will be able to catch the interest of investors. These investors have the power to take your company towards exciting new … 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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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 5, 2016 · Leave a Comment
#What will you lose? Customers would rather NOT LOSE something than gain something. Instead of saying “This software will save you $50 per day in overtime costs” its more effective to say “You are losing $13,000 per year in reduced production” It’s called Selling the Consequences. What will you lose if you don’t provide this … Continue reading →
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What is this thing called Content Marketing? Before I answer, please consider these questions – Do you have a website simply to maintain an on-line presence? Is your website only used as an on-line brochure or shop front? Is it a place where your products and services are displayed? If so, then you still … Continue reading →
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Insanely Clever Marketing 