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10 end-of-the-month small business activities

February 8th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Bit of a Rant, Inspiration

“End of the month” – the words conjure up a sense of completion.  We usually think of the end of the month in terms of sales (money in, mostly) but of course the end of the month is a regular chance to look at what has happened, and to confirm the next steps.
1.  Sales made.
How [...]

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Small business marketing ideas to spark your business progress

January 26th, 2010 · 1 Comment · Inspiration, Marketing

Small business marketing ideas come at you at all times of the day and night.  While many small business owners may not have hearts that beat faster at the thought of a marketing plan, a marketing idea can be like the spark of a firework and energise you.
Marketing ideas can be big or small, short [...]

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12 days of Christmas small business marketing ideas

December 23rd, 2009 · 1 Comment · Inspiration

The 12 days of Christmas is an opportunity to think again about your marketing and get ready for the new year.  Be your own true love and give yourself some marketing presents!
The best gift you could give your business is some inspired marketing.
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love gave to me:
12 Twelve [...]

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Friday – the day for marketing spark!

May 8th, 2009 · No Comments · Bit of a Rant, Inspiration

Twitter has “#Follow Friday” which is the day when people post about who else to follow.
This spreads the social media love, helps people acknowledge each other, and – at heart – reminds everyone what twitter is about.
Fridays are special days for finding your spark!
Fridays have always had a special place in the working week. [...]

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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 [...]

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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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