Marketing and internet marketing conferences are part of the product offering of many gurus and would-be gurus.
Unlike professional qualifications there are no requirements for continuing professional development in marketing a business, but those attending hope that their business will increase significantly.
From the viewpoint of the conference organiser there may be additional money to the entrance [...]
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The perfect marketing (and internet marketing) conference or event
December 3rd, 2009 · No Comments · Internet Marketing, Marketing, Uncategorized
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Twitter or not to twitter for small business marketing
November 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Inspiration, Internet Marketing
Twitter is often treated as a double edged sword. It has kudos in the media for its newness, strangeness and rapid growth. These same qualities can often put off a small business owner. Many an internet-savvy marketer has confessed that they didn’t “get” it for a long time. So what is the average small business [...]
National Women’s Enterprise Day – women marketing naturally
November 17th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Face to Face Networking, Inspiration, Internet Marketing
National Women’s Enterprise Day on Wednesday 17 November reminds us that women in business is no longer the exception. A more feminine business model has been vividly handed on as a legacy by Anita Roddick and Laura Ashley to every woman dreaming at the kitchen table. The number of inspiring examples of women doing business [...]
Women + internet marketing + vision + plan + fun = a better world
November 2nd, 2009 · No Comments · Inspiration, Internet Marketing
Millionaire Bootcamp for Women held over the last weekend brought together women who know how to make money easily with women who have not done it yet (and want to!) Internet marketing, property, NLP, and speaking were the most popular route to riches, but vision, strategy and above all generosity were the hallmarks of the [...]
8 Reasons why “Britain’s Got Talent” is important for your business.
May 31st, 2009 · 1 Comment · Bit of a Rant, Inspiration, Internet Marketing, Marketing
The world wide figures for Britain’s Got Talent have been phenomenal. Susan Boyle’s videos have been watched more than those of Barack Obama. Something is going on and there are powerful lessons for your business.
1. It reminds you that it is all about the audience. Unlike the Apprentice (apparently about business but more of a [...]
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Social media marketing boost on the radio
May 28th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Internet Marketing, Uncategorized
I have been asked to take part in the 4 week radio experience for Marlow fm presenting shows about small business marketing. Having done this two years ago, I know it is fun…. but we are talking community radio so there is no producer and no nice technical person handling all the equipment!
Last night I [...]
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Face to face networking – small business marketing spark
May 7th, 2009 · 3 Comments · Face to Face Networking, Inspiration, Internet Marketing
A small business needs marketing spark. The cost-effective way to breathe in new ideas and get inspiration is by getting away from the computer and out there meeting people. The best way of doing this is by doing face to face networking rather than closing sales deals.
What’s so good about networking for a [...]
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Small business marketing for the biggest competitor
April 30th, 2009 · No Comments · Internet Marketing, Marketing
Small businesses face a lot of competition. Who or what is the biggest competitor?
Is the the same-size company offering a broadly similar service?
Is it the bigger competitor with a well established brand name and deeper pockets who can afford to pay more to get a client?
Is it the hundred other ways that the money [...]
The Apprentice – thought or action
April 29th, 2009 · No Comments · Internet Marketing
The interest in this week’s Apprentice was the conflict between strategy and implementation.
The point of the task was to sell the products at the right price. With hindsight the best approach would have been to get the items valued and prioritise the sales activity in order of value. The winning team showed this [...]
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Small business marketing to beat the bigger competitor
April 27th, 2009 · No Comments · Internet Marketing
Small business marketing can be more powerfully authentic than marketing from a multinational giant.
Small business owners usually care about starting or developing their business. They care about the quality of service and products, they care about the customer and they care about their reputation.
Employees for large companies also care, but everybody knows [...]
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