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I’ve always had a problem with that business cliche, USP (Unique Selling Point). It creates this illusion that every business needs to have ‘a thing’, some sort of ‘novelty’ or ‘quirk’ that makes them ‘different’. It’s one of the Continue reading You Are Unique (A to Z of Blogging)
Being true to yourself is something you can’t do if you are preoccupied with the validation and approval of others. The Lie Of Perfectionism Perfectionism masquerades as a positive thing, the drive to create something faultless, something that is the Continue reading Stop Trying and Start Doing – Thoughts On Perfectionism
Quick, simple, sharable, actionable and consumable – sharing top tips on your a blog allows you to convey a lot of useful information in a short and snappy way. Who doesn’t love a listicle? That’s why T is for Continue reading Tip Top Top Tips (A to Z of Blogging)
You may not have the budget or resources of a big successful business, but it’s surprising what you can learn from their marketing campaigns. Lessons you can apply to your own business, in your own unique way. This contributed Continue reading Lessons You Can Learn From Successful Marketing Campaigns
I love blogging. Blogging and networking are my two favourite ways to market myself and my business. Writing and chatting – Brilliant. As a writer, blogging is the most intuitive way to communicate my message, but it doesn’t Continue reading 6 Harmful Blogging Mistakes
Stuck on the treadmill. Plodding along getting gradually more and more tired and feeling like you’re going nowhere. Do you have those days where you wonder what the hell you’re doing with your life? When you’re counting down Continue reading Passion Projects #6: Stepping Off The Treadmill with Maria Newman, Mummy On A Break
Using Social Media is a little like renting a room from a curmudgeonly landlord. You have to follow their rules. You’re not allowed to redecorate. You can have visitors, but only people on your designated friends’ list – unless Continue reading When Social Media and Blogging Collide (A to Z of Blogging)
When I happened upon Hootsuite to schedule updates for the first time – covering for our Marketing Manager in a previous job – my mind was blown. Suddenly I realised the potential of being able to plan my Continue reading How To Schedule Social Media For Free
You never write a blog post once. Everything you create you can repurpose. That’s why ‘R’ is for Repurpose in my A to Z of Blogging Series. Intellectual Property Has Value When you’ve written it yourself, you own Continue reading How Do I Repurpose Content Without Being Repetitive? (A – Z of Blogging)
I was a pretty weird kid, ‘quirky’ you might say. My siblings would probably agree that all things considered, we were a weird family. One of my many nicknames was Linus because I never went anywhere without my blanket. via Continue reading Are You Brave Enough To Be Quirky? (A to Z of Blogging)