Can I help with your marketing?

What a beautiful day to be working from home! โ˜€๏ธ I would like to thank one of my wonderful clients, Alchemyst e-commerce solutions for postponing our meeting this morning, as they are very busy servicing orders for Amazon and TikTok shops ๐Ÿ˜‰ On a slightly more serious...

Marketing networking, networking, networking!

Excellent networking event organised by Macildowie Recruitment and Retention James Taylor ๐Ÿ‘ ๐Ÿ™ The economic outlook and big picture 2026 "stuff" ably presented by RBC Brewin Dolphin Guy Foster, a bit heavy for me for 8.30am, a few finance acronyms, lucky I had a couple...

Getting into bed with a client !

Honestly, I like to get to know the businesses and people I support, but getting in bed with them is full commitment! ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜‚ Having a ball at BSC Expo, at Battersea Evolution, with Scott McLaren and Matt Ring of Hero Hire. Showcasing the brilliant software from Hero Hire,...

Marketing TRAINING and LECTURING

Very pleased to announce my appointment as MARKETING LECTURER at LE CORDON BLEU ๐Ÿ‘ Lecture topics are BRANDING, where I will be covering the fundamentals of a "brand", positioning, brand building and brand equity. and MARKETING STRATEGY, where I cover the 4P's and...

PRICE as one of the 7P’s of Marketing

I don't know why I am SMILING ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ ยฃ13.05 for one pint of lager and one half pint of non-alcoholic beer! ๐Ÿฅน CRIKEY ๐Ÿ˜ก (and you wonder why pubs have a footfall issue) To add insult to injury, the card machine invited me to leave a tip! OMG ๐Ÿคฃ As a CUSTOMER it is easy to...

Marketing Training for the ASTUS Group

MARKETING TRAINING is what I enjoy doing and do really well (If I say so myself!) ๐Ÿ˜ Helping and supporting businesses getting BETTER at MARKETING ๐Ÿ‘ Not just the thinking (strategy) bit, but the doing bit too, so the planning and the execution...getting into action...

The power of a SWOT

The power of a SWOT

A KEY ELEMENT of any MARKETING STRATEGY is the SWOT ๐Ÿ‘ It is SUPER USEFUL in consolidating your insights, and assessing your business at a point in time, before you start thinking forward ๐Ÿ˜ And (almost) anyone can do it ๐Ÿ˜‰ Look for 5-10 items per box, and no more...

Time to ACT, for some Excellent marketing advice

Time to ACT, for some Excellent marketing advice

I'll do it TOMORROW. One for NEXT WEEK. On the plan for NEXT MONTH. A task for later in the YEAR ! ๐Ÿ˜• If you are having some doubts around your MARKETING?... Maybe what is WORKING and what is NOT? Or just IMPROVING your marketing, generating a BETTER ROI. We are now...

The Power of Testimonials

The Power of Testimonials

When I work with a new business, one of the questions I ask is.... "When I do some AMAZING MARKETING for you, would you be happy to supply a testimonial?" It tells the business I will do amazing work for them. And I do ๐Ÿ‘ In the past 6 years, I have only ever had one...

Simple and Effective

Simple and Effective

I like this! ๐Ÿ˜ It is SIMPLE and EFFECTIVE ๐Ÿ‘ It THANKS a customer for their business, and asks for FEEDBACK too ๐Ÿ‘ Overall, it is MEMORABLE and DIFFERENT ๐Ÿ‘ It is the reason why I will choose to use this supplier again. For your business, think about how much time and...

Marketing training, workshops, planning meetings…

Marketing training, workshops, planning meetings…

MARKETING training, workshops, planning meetings... That's right up my street! ๐Ÿ‘ The best bit is I take all the technical aspects of marketing, all the theory and all the marketing thinking, and then apply it to YOUR BUSINESS, so it is of MAXIMUM VALUE to you and your...

Wow, 6 years as a freelance marketer!

Wow, 6 years as a freelance marketer!

WOW, it has been 6 YEARS since I started my FREELANCE MARKETING journey! ๐Ÿคฉ Supporting mainly SMEs with MARKETING thinking, advice, mentoring, planning and the delivery of marketing too for many businesses in LOTS of different sectors, driving business growth ๐Ÿ‘ The...

Can I help you with your MARKETING?

Can I help you with your MARKETING?

Itโ€™s what happens when you say YES to using your kitchen for a photo shoot ๐Ÿคฃ Well, thereโ€™s not a lot I wouldnโ€™t do to exceed expectations for any of the businesses I have supported over the past 6 years ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ† If I can help with any query you have around your business or...

The GOOD GUYS

The GOOD GUYS

Just loving working with Steve Monk and Valia Christidou FIFST, MSc at Good Guys Bakehouse ๐Ÿ‘ A great business with brilliant products (more cheese than mini-cheddars, and less calories than ryvita, wow!) ๐Ÿ˜ฏ . Not surprised at all they are shortlisted for the Grocer...

Flexing your MARKETING MUSCLE

Flexing your MARKETING MUSCLE

How often do you flex your MARKETING MUSCLE? ๐Ÿ’ช What is the STRENGTH of the marketing in your business? And as a MARKETER, what is your INFLUENCE through your business? ๐Ÿ’ช Fundamental to the above is really understanding STRATEGIC MARKETING! And understanding the...

Super excited to be launching PASTA NOSTRA

Super excited to be launching PASTA NOSTRA

Say Ciao to the NEW instant pasta pot brand, PASTA NOSTRA ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น This is real Italian fusilli pasta, made in Italy ๐Ÿ‘ With bronze die pasta extrusion, so the sauce sticks to the pasta (it tastes better!) And with a 'clean label' set of ingredients (all non-HFSS, wow!) ๐Ÿ˜ฏ...

Yes, I need YOU !

Yes, I need YOU !

Yes, I NEED YOU ! ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿ˜ Many of the businesses I support look to generate real consumer feedback to their new products or services ๐Ÿ’ช So, I am expanding my consumer panel and would like to recruit more adult men and women (all ages) ๐Ÿ‘ You help by giving feedback,...

Better Marketing Drives Business Growth

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