Posts Tagged ‘Marketing’

Weekly Marketing Tips: Design, Surveys, Local Newspaper

February 14th, 2010 by Amanda Rose

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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DIY Marketing Ideas List

December 3rd, 2009 by Amanda Rose

Below is a list of DIY Marketing ideas you can start using within your business ASAP. If you need assistance in how to create a marketing action plan see our DIY Marketing for Small Business Owners post.

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What Website Companies Don’t (want to) Tell You

October 30th, 2009 by Amanda Rose

Being informed before having a website done will ensure your website is created for your particular market and to be a successful marketing tool and not just a pretty online brochure.

Before Visiting the Website Company

  • What is your product/service?
  • Do you want to grow over the next 5 years and add to your offering?
  • Who are your target markets?
  • Do you know what your competitors are doing and what their websites look like?
  • Do you have an idea on how you want the website to look?
  • Do you have examples of other websites you like?
  • Do you want a subscribe function? articles section? Or specials page?
  • How often do you need to or want to update your website?

Design Options & Edits

  • Is the company website designers or developers – or both? Ideally you want both. This will enable you to have a professional design and also an effective build.

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Marketing for a Start Up Business

October 2nd, 2009 by Amanda Rose

So you have an idea for a business – here is a quick guide to get you thinking on some small business marketing tips you need to know, to get that idea out and into the marketplace.

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