The Small Challenges of Small Business

My theme for September is ‘Small Challenges’ and it spurred on an idea for one of my blog followers! I’m happy to host Dan Miller as a guest on the blog this week. Dan Miller is a Payments Officer with Continue reading The Small Challenges of Small Business

The Recipe for Getting New Business – A Guest Post

The Recipe for Getting New Business - Guest Post

This week, I’m proud to host another guest on the blog, sharing her successful recipe for attracting new business. Tara Clist of Tara’s table shares her story and some top tips for hosting an event. Tara has been a guest Continue reading The Recipe for Getting New Business – A Guest Post

How I Became Amy Queen of Blogs – Build A Blog

How I became Amy Queen Of Blogs Build a Blog

I first started blogging in 2013. Since then, it has been the foundation on which to build my business. Build A Blog, Build a Business I still keep that blog, it became my Amy C Fitzjohn author blog. But blogging Continue reading How I Became Amy Queen of Blogs – Build A Blog

5 Ways to Boost Your Digital Marketing

I had a request from a serviced office business in Bangkok this week to be featured as a guest blogger on digital marketing. Intrigued, I agreed to showcase her tips. Sarah Marshall works with Antares, who host small businesses in Continue reading 5 Ways to Boost Your Digital Marketing

Why Pen and Paper Will Always Have a Place

Pen and Paper always has a place

Living in the digital age opens up amazing possibilities. Technology is moving at a breathless pace and it can be both scary and exhilarating on any given day. (but there will always be a use for paper and pens!) Anyone Continue reading Why Pen and Paper Will Always Have a Place

Using Social Media Apps To Figure Out Who Your Customers Are

Before you write any content, you need to now who you’re writing it for. Successful businesses are more and more social. Understanding who the main customer is in your business is fundamental to its success. It may seem counterintuitive to narrow your focus, Continue reading Using Social Media Apps To Figure Out Who Your Customers Are

11 Essential Editing and Proofreading Tools to Polish Your Content

The content you produce can make or break your business. Poorly written content, littered with mistakes, makes you look sloppy and unprofessional. The real writing happens in the editing. If you are writing your own content and copy, make sure Continue reading 11 Essential Editing and Proofreading Tools to Polish Your Content

Who’s the Sidekick in the Story of Your Business?

Sidekick business story

Who’s the sidekick in the story of your business? So, you’ve done a piece of work for a client and you need to get the money out of them. A professional looking invoice and professional payment system reassures your client Continue reading Who’s the Sidekick in the Story of Your Business?

Inspiration in the Unfamiliar : Top Tips for a Business Retreat Day

Could a retreat rejuvenate your business? Inspiration is easier to find in the unfamiliar. When we see and do the same things every day, in the same place, before long we’re living our lives on a conveyor belt. Stagnant, swaddled, Continue reading Inspiration in the Unfamiliar : Top Tips for a Business Retreat Day

The Challenges Of Hiring At A Start-Up

hiring challenge for start-up

(This is contributed content, intended to be useful and informative – I’m not a Human Resources professional – but I can refer you to one from my network.) When your start-up is ready to grow, identifying and onboarding the right Continue reading The Challenges Of Hiring At A Start-Up