Brand Building On A Budget: 6 Strategies You Need To Try Today!
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
Marketing Your Business By Promoting It’s Unique Features
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
Improve Productivity By Making A Few Simple Office Changes
Your office is a reflection of your business and the right environment can definitely improve productivity. It can indicate to your staff the way you want them to work and show visitors what your values are. Some offices are full of personality, while others can seem dull and cluttered. With a few simple changes, you … Continue reading
If Your Online Marketing Sucks, What Can You Do About It?
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
Old Dogs Won’t Learn New Tricks, But Your Marketing Team Sure Can
The business world is insanely competitive these days, so you’ll need some new tricks marketing in your arsenal. No matter what industry you’re working in, you’re going to be facing pressure to stay ahead of the game and keep your position in the lead. That’s easier said than done, particularly when you’re focusing on old … Continue reading
Does Your Startup Have What It Takes To Be A Good Earner?
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
What Is CRM and Why Is It Important For Your Business?
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
Great SEO Check For Website Owners
If you own or manage a website then this quick SEO checklist will help you.
Do You Need Content Marketing?
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
10 Useful Ways to Describe Your Business
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
Two Simple Rules for Prospecting New Clients
Did you know that prospecting is a process and, as a business development person, you will need to do it over and over again – approximately 500-1000 times in a year at least! Prospecting new clients is one of the most daunting tasks a small business owner has to face. There is a backlash against … Continue reading
Ideas for Decorating Your Home Office
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
Weird Tax Return Claims
Have you ever tried to claim something unusual on your tax return only to be stunned that the ATO actually said ‘Yes’? Sex toys, x-box consoles and even breast implants have been some of weird tax return claims approved by the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Whilst savvy taxpayers are learning more about that they can, … Continue reading
Small Space Home Office
It’s a common Small Space Home Office problem; you work from home or you need a dedicated space to do work after-hours. Which in itself is hilarious, because when you run your own business there are no ‘after-hours’. But I digress. Many people do not have the luxury of dedicating an entire room, usually a … Continue reading
What NOT to do when business is tough
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
Story Ideas to Gain Media Interest
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
Content Marketing – Do You Need It?
As a small business, can you create powerful content marketing to raise the on-line profile and following of your brand? FACT* Over 50% of consumers are swayed to purchase products and services from companies that publish relevant digital content FACT* Over 65% of consumers use the content they find on websites and social media to … Continue reading
She Lion Roars for Corporate Women
Are you a woman in business? Then She Lion roars for you. If you are anything like me, you probably have lots of handbags and a few you use regularly. At last count I had 45… ooops, that’s a bit embarrassing – but when you take into consideration bags for day, bags for night, casual … Continue reading
Simple Ways To Segment Your Market : Part Two
In Part One of simple ways to segment your market, I outlined the first five steps. Here are the remaining three steps to help you maximise your marketing dollar and reach the exact audience you seek. Bite Six: Why Would They Choose You? Formulate the FEATURES and BENEFITS that will attract your audience. Here are … Continue reading
Simple Ways to Segment Your Market : Part One
Do you know how to eat an elephant? One bite at a time. Which means you need simple ways to segment your market. The biggest marketing mistake small business owners can make is trying to cover too much ground at once. Business owners may say ”Oh, I can sell to anyone” and that may be … Continue reading
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