Are you a radio star?

Are you a radio star?

When you think of PR – are you thinking ‘press releases’?  There are far more opportunities that are more effective than simply issuing press releases. Press releases are hard to get published and you’ll need a really good story, not just a business announcement...
Flexible Facebook

Flexible Facebook

If you’re running a business having a Facebook Page is de rigeur! There are some people who will tell you that, if you’re selling to other businesses, you’re better off on LinkedIn – and there is some sense in that. But don’t overlook the value of Facebook. These are...
Winners!

Winners!

You don’t have to be famous to be up for an award – your business may not qualify for the Oscars, but there are almost certainly awards that you can enter. Why bother?  It adds credibility to your business if either the organisation or its leader has won a business,...
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Do you use the Magic Matrix?

  More years ago than I care to remember I met Peter Thomson and spent lots of time in his development programmes.  One of things that he taught me that was very simple (but rarely used) is the Magic Matrix. This is a way to identify new business from existing...
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How to get funding

Small businesses are no longer dependent on the banks for funding – crowd-funding is the hot new way to raise money. There are many crowd-funding platforms that give you the opportunity to pitch to potential supporters, but it’s not just an easy way to get money there...