Act Local Think Global – Thoughts on Sustainability

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Sustainability. What does that word mean for you? As a wordsmith, that’s always an intriguing question for me. Here’s what the Cambridge Dictionary has to say on the subject: Sustainable, a definition A core constituent of everything I do is Continue reading Act Local Think Global – Thoughts on Sustainability

What Marketing Tasks Should You Outsource?

One of the hardest things to accept when you work for yourself is that you don’t have to do everything yourself. However, if you want to achieve your goals as a business, sometimes it’s better to outsource. Save yourself time, Continue reading What Marketing Tasks Should You Outsource?

How I Book Appointments And Take Payments Online (For Free)

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“How can I get people to book and pay?” It’s a question I get asked a lot when supporting micro enterprises. Being in business is not easy but you can keep it super simple. I use a free platform for Continue reading How I Book Appointments And Take Payments Online (For Free)

How To Write an eBook – Two Small Tips That Make a Big Difference

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If you want to write and publish a book, here are my two pro tips to help you get there… Continue reading How To Write an eBook – Two Small Tips That Make a Big Difference

The Real Reasons Customers Aren’t Buying From You

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Great tips from a contributor. How well are you converting clicks to customers?   The Real Reasons Customers Aren’t Buying From You So, you’ve built what you think is a great product. Items should be flying out of your inventory, Continue reading The Real Reasons Customers Aren’t Buying From You

Why I Wanted to Self Publish (& You Could Too)

8 reasons why I chose to self publish my books

I responded to a comment on a fellow writer friend’s Facebook post a while back in which someone said, “You’d have to be desperate to self publish with Amazon“. I couldn’t resist the urge to challenge them on their assumptions Continue reading Why I Wanted to Self Publish (& You Could Too)

12 Marketing Methods To Skyrocket Your Small Business

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To take your business to the next level with these solid marketing methods – you need to get some basics right first. Here are 12 contributor tips to help you grow your enterprise.   12 Marketing Methods To Skyrocket Your Continue reading 12 Marketing Methods To Skyrocket Your Small Business

Why All Fiction Writers Should Have A Blog

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When I wrote the Sheridan and Blake books, my blog was the linchpin in my content marketing. The great thing about blogging for writers is you do the thing you are going to do anyway… write… and at the same Continue reading Why All Fiction Writers Should Have A Blog

When It Pays to Use Traditional Advertising Methods

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It’s easy to get distracted and spend all your advertising budget and energy on digital marketing – but sometimes, that’s not the best place to be seen by your ideal customers. Good marketing is a planned, strategic and a blend Continue reading When It Pays to Use Traditional Advertising Methods

4 Focus Areas To Modernise Your Business

In our ever-changing world, where things can shift so quickly, it’s easy for a business to become tired and outdated. We’ve seen numerous well-known High Street retailers fail in the past year because they sat on their laurels and refused Continue reading 4 Focus Areas To Modernise Your Business