Should I Oppose Others In My Blogs? (A – Z of Blogging Series)

How to oppose an opinion on your blog

Very few of us go around deliberately upsetting others. It’s natural to not want to oppose someone. I was at an event recently and got chatting to a fellow small business owner. He said something that could have been taken Continue reading Should I Oppose Others In My Blogs? (A – Z of Blogging Series)

Six Blogging FAQ

As a writing mentor for businesses, I’m frequently asked to speak at events on the finer points and skills associated with building a successful business blog to grow your influence. When I’m speaking to new bloggers, I’m always asked the Continue reading Six Blogging FAQ

5 Do’s and Don’ts of Setting Up a Website

Website design tips

I’m always happy to consider guests on the blog, so when writer Natalia Tsahelnik contacted me with her ideas I was happy to give her a chance. Here are her top tips when you set up your website…   5 Continue reading 5 Do’s and Don’ts of Setting Up a Website

Your Digital Business Is The key To Your Success, But Are Your Going Wrong Somewhere?

Your Digital Business Is The key To Your Success, But Are Your Going Wrong Somewhere?

  Your Digital Business Is The key To Your Success, But Are Your Going Wrong Somewhere? Years ago, if you were to say that you were a blogger or created videos for YouTube, you would have been looked at blankly. Continue reading Your Digital Business Is The key To Your Success, But Are Your Going Wrong Somewhere?

Is Your Business Due for a Facelift?

A business facelift

When should you consider a facelift for your business? Our businesses naturally evolve, and we grow as individuals in skill, knowledge and experience. But are we demonstrating that to everyone else? At some point, you must concede that the messages Continue reading Is Your Business Due for a Facelift?

How Jargon Is Killing Your Blog (A-Z of Blogging)

I hate jargon! How Jargon ruins your blogs

A letter drifted through my letterbox from Bristol City Council. Now, I’d consider myself to be a reasonably literate and educated person. I’m no brain of Britain, but as a word weaver, it takes a lot for me to struggle Continue reading How Jargon Is Killing Your Blog (A-Z of Blogging)

A Simple Tool To Come Up With Blog Ideas (A-Z of Blogging)

How to create an idea tree

I have an early school memory – I must have been 5 or 6 – of the teacher blowing my mind with a simple technique to draw a tree. Overnight, the trees in my pictures went from a blob with Continue reading A Simple Tool To Come Up With Blog Ideas (A-Z of Blogging)

The Best Ways to Monetise Your Blog Right Now

monetise your blog

How Could You Monetise Your Blog? So you started a blog to grow your business? But what if the blog itself could earn you money?   Tips and inspiration from a contributor… (Quick Read, Contributed Content)   Image source   Continue reading The Best Ways to Monetise Your Blog Right Now

How Helpful Is Too Helpful On Your Blog? (A-Z of Blogging)

How helpful is too helpful? Cultivate relationships, grow your business

Can You Ever be Too Helpful? I wrestle with this idea a lot in my business. Which is why H is for Helpful in my A to Z of Blogging. On the one hand, my 3 golden rules of blogging Continue reading How Helpful Is Too Helpful On Your Blog? (A-Z of Blogging)

Facts Vs Opinion (A-Z of Blogging)

F is for Facts in the A-Z Blogging   Opinions or Facts? It’s been years since I watched “the news”. The word ‘news’ needs to be in quotation marks because in this age of 24-hour ‘news’ it’s amazing how tenuous Continue reading Facts Vs Opinion (A-Z of Blogging)