Everybody understands the need to get out there and mingle. Networking events are an excellent opportunity to engage with other businesses and grow your circle of acquaintances. If more people know about you and your business, you are more likely to receive enquiries to feed the top of your marketing Read more…
Anybody who has ever written a business plan knows that carrying out a SWOT analysis is a standard part of the process. Whether your purpose is to build your personal brand, start a new business or take stock of where you are with your current one, a SWOT analysis looks Read more…
Marketers and sales people love talking about the marketing funnel, essentially a visual representation of the purchase process. Understanding and leveraging your marketing funnel can help you identify opportunities, increase your conversions and turn your client base into loyal followers. The marketing funnel comes in many different variations, but they Read more…
LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network. You should definitely make it a priority in your social media use, especially if you operate in the B2B space. Not sure how to go about it? Don’t worry, the following LinkedIn tips will help you supercharge your LinkedIn use, be more efficient Read more…
One of the first things I say to freelancers and small business owners is to get a website. At the very minimum, I advise them to secure their URL. Yes, social media profiles will help you get your message across, and there is a lot you can do with a Read more…
In a recent post I discussed why your personal brand matters, and how, as freelancers, it is our responsibility to understand the importance of personal brand and leverage it to grow your business. The good news is that establishing a personal brand doesn’t have to require a huge amount of Read more…
Social media is all around us. In the UK, there were over 38 million active social media users in 2016 – 63% of the entire population. Facebook is the leader of the social media pack, but many other social networks have become household names: Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Snapchat, Google+ Read more…
Personal brand management is just another thing we have to do in this day and age. It’s particularly important for influencers (or aspiring influencers), business leaders and entrepreneurs. However, don’t think that you can forget about it if you are employed, or a student, or working part-time. Unlike a few Read more…
It’s a very common scenario, shared by start-ups, entrepreneurs and freelancers. You need to market your business because you know that’s what’s going to bring in new sales and the revenue you need for your organisation to thrive. But – and this is a big but – there’s no marketing department Read more…
PLEASE NOTE NOTE: This is an archived blog post that has not been updated for a while, so quite a few of the tools suggested aren’t around anymore (although you should be able to find suitable replacements relatively easily). One of the most frequent complaints I hear from freelancers is Read more…
Freelancing is on the rise. In today’s insecure job market, being your own boss has never been more appealing. In the States, one in three workers is freelancing, and where the U.S. leads, the world follows. To them, I say: come up with a killer unique selling proposition (USP). If you Read more…