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7 Ways to get your business in the spotlight without blowing the budget

Posted by Wendy Dashwood-Quick on March 20, 2012 | 6 Comments

What lengths would you go to, to get your business on the map?

My dad was only 11 years old when he made a name for himself by breaking into the local Police Station.

Picture the scene…its June 1942 and England is at war with Germany. A Messerschmitt has crash landed on the South Downs after a ‘Dog Fight’ over the English Channel and a German airman has been captured by the Home Guard.

In the sleepy English village where my dad lived, the presence of ’A Gerry’ in the police station was big news. Which was when my Dad hatched a plan to ‘liberate’ the buttons off the Airman’s uniform. Continue Reading…

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Why resisting change could spell the end for many small businesses

Posted by Wendy Dashwood-Quick on August 30, 2011 | No Comments

Big changes are already on the way for anyone running a business, but for some the whole idea of change is something to resist at all costs.

Now not wishing to spread doom and gloom amongst you, opinion is divided as to whether or not Social Media is the way forward or not.

There’s no charge for awesomeness – using Social Media to create a buzz about your business

Posted by Wendy Dashwood-Quick on July 10, 2011 | No Comments

For a small business swimming in the online ‘Fish Tank’, it’s sometimes difficult to cut through all the noise and be seen and heard. So what do you need to get noticed using Social Media? What’s the secret of creating a buzz?

The lifecycle of a blog post

Posted by Wendy Dashwood-Quick on July 7, 2011 | No Comments

Ever wondered what happens to a Blog Post once you’ve published it?

If you’re considering writing your first blog, or don’t really understand what it can do for your business or reputation, here are a few thoughts together with a neat little diagram…

Why a blog is the hidden gem in your business

Posted by Wendy Dashwood-Quick on September 3, 2010 | Comments Off

How can you persuade consumers or potential clients to show an interest in your product without puttng pressure on them to buy from you straight away?

How do you get over that hurdle and build a bridge of trust so potential leads don’t run away?

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How to promote your event without leaving your office

Posted by Wendy Dashwood-Quick on August 3, 2010 | Comments Off

So, you’re all fired up about that training event you’ve just put together and the time has come to get it marketed. What would be the first thing you think about. Devising a flyer perhaps? Doing loads of networking? Well, think again because you could promote your event without leaving your office with these 7 simple tools.

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