Choosing a name for a new business

Choosing a name for a new business

During the last few months I have noticed a dramatic increase in the number of people who are starting new business ventures.  This is fantastic and I hope indicates an upturn in confidence which should help us all to grow. In all the excitement of starting a...
Have you used Places Pins on Pinterest?

Have you used Places Pins on Pinterest?

I find Pinterest a difficult site to use on a personal level.  I’m not a big shopper and personally don’t have the time or inclination to search Pinterest for things to buy or collect ‘nice’ images.  However I know Pinterest really works for...
Identify our target audience

Identify our target audience

My wonderful marketing co-ordinator Viv and I, took time out this morning to review what marketing we are currently doing, identify our target audience and think about how we can improve the way we make people aware of our various products and services. I continually...
Interview with Livvie Matthews

Interview with Livvie Matthews

Number thirty-one of our weekly interviews in which we discover how real businesses are making Social Media work for them. Please meet Livvie Matthews from the US. Who are you and what do you do? Hello Mary and thank you for the opportunity to share with your viewers...
Using LinkedIn to find a job

Using LinkedIn to find a job

LinkedIn is a fantastic tool to promote your skills and knowledge but also a tool that can do untold damage to the way people think about you and your personal brand. Think about the process of job hunting for a professional role.  Not the easiest process by any...