Weekly Marketing Tips: Website, Forums & Charities

Another 5 great marketing tips for you to start implementing each day of the week.

Monday: Add a newsletter subscribe function to your website to kick start your database. Choose a double opt in, that is, once people subscribe they are sent an email to confirm. Continue reading

Weekly Marketing Tips: Direct Marketing, Testimonials, PR and more

Another great set of marketing tips you can apply to your business now!

1. Create a press release for your business and add something different. Check out our post on How to Promote your Business using PR for some tips.

2. Ask your clients to refer you to someone. This sounds so simple doesn't it? But I bet you haven't done it yet! You will be surprised how well this works. Continue reading

Weekly Marketing Tips: Design, Surveys, Local Newspaper

Another set of marketing tips for you to implement in your business this week.

1. Find yourself a good graphic designer you can trust, this will ensure all your design will be consistent and your brand won't lose its power. If your ads look different to your website and your business card different to your flyer then people will be confused about your brand. This can cause a reduction in brand loyalty.

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Weekly Marketing Tips: Research, Business Name, PR and more.

Another week or marketing tips for the small business owner. If you want more, don't forget to follow us for Daily Tips on Twitter.

1. When picking a business name, make sure the URL is available also. Also, this is the time to consider whether your name is going to conflict with someone's Trade Mark.

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DIY Marketing for Small Business Owners

Don't be overwhelmed with marketing your business. Here is a template plan, asking the questions that are key for the marketing of any business and a list of all the things YOU can do yourself. Choose at least ONE thing per month to do, starting now.

Before you start - ask yourself these questions:

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