7 reasons to use direct mail
The benefits of using direct mail in your marketing We’ve always been a big direct mail (DM) advocate and get excited about planning a...
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Natalie Sharp
- Jun 1
- 9 min
Which social media platform should I use for my business?
A small business quick reference guide to using social media Did you know that nearly three quarters of the UK population are actively...
nat sharp
- Apr 19
- 6 min
The small business beginners guide to SEO
10 tried and tested ways to raise your search rankings When you hear about search rankings, Search engine optimisation, known most...
nat sharp
- Jan 2
- 5 min
Essential marketing activities during COVID-19
A checklist to keep your marketing on track during the pandemic Most of us never thought we would be starting the new year with a...
nat sharp
- Dec 29, 2020
- 4 min
Time saving apps for small businesses
10 of the best apps to help with marketing your small business and save you time There are so many apps available to make planning and...
nat sharp
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
Marketing trends for small business owners to act upon for 2021
Get your business in shape for 2021 What an extraordinary year it has been and who could have predicted the major events of this year. ...
nat sharp
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
5 reasons to develop a customer charter for your small business
Why developing a customer charter can instil purpose in your staff and convert more business For any business small or large, putting...
nat sharp
- Nov 19, 2020
- 7 min
Marketing tips for small businesses in 2021
5 major marketing trends to accelerate your small business Whatever way you look at it, 2020 was a tough year for most SMEs battling...
nat sharp
- Nov 2, 2020
- 3 min
Marketing mentoring for a kids interior magazine
Helping turn a passion into a full-time commercial business Rooomy is a children’s interior lifestyle magazine with a clear vision and...
nat sharp
- Oct 19, 2020
- 5 min
8 Christmas marketing ideas during COVID-19
How to optimise holiday marketing in a global pandemic There is no question that Christmas isn't going to the be the same this year and...
nat sharp
- Sep 14, 2020
- 4 min
Communicating your business lockdown story
A year on and we're so inspired by stories of how so small independent businesses changed their businesses overnight to survive. This...
nat sharp
- Sep 8, 2020
- 4 min
How much should I spend on marketing my small business
Preparing and owning a marketing budget is essential for small businesses. Without a marketing budget, you’ll run the risk of over or...
nat sharp
- Jul 28, 2020
- 7 min
How to measure your marketing
Is your marketing performing well? Are you measuring the impact your marketing is having on your business? Are you delving into any of...
nat sharp
- Jun 23, 2020
- 5 min
5 colours that help you sell more
The importance of choosing the right colour in your brand and marketing Colour can be very powerful, for a variety of reasons. As early...
nat sharp
- Jun 21, 2020
- 3 min
What are the different ways to promote your business in print media?
You're probably familiar and may have placed adverts in publications. But did you know there are more ways you can leverage the power...
nat sharp
- Jun 1, 2020
- 4 min
5 free ways to ensure your business can be found on Google
Digital marketing tips for small businesses For many small businesses, we've been operating in survival mode for the last few months. So...
nat sharp
- May 28, 2020
- 4 min
Why customer experience must be a priority for small businesses
Measuring customer satisfaction We all know we need to aim to provide a good customer experience. But are you aware of all the benefits...
nat sharp
- Apr 17, 2020
- 5 min
How to communicate with your customers during a crisis
Practical communication tips for small businesses during the pandemic Our lives as we knew them have changed, invariably forever, and we...
nat sharp
- Apr 10, 2020
- 3 min
How businesses adapted during the pandemic
Finding a rhythm It’s funny how life changed so significantly in just a few short weeks. Would anyone have believed the world could look...
nat sharp
- Mar 23, 2020
- 5 min
What is the meaning of colour in branding?
Why is it important to get your brand colours right? Colour psychology invokes so much conversation and can often divide people. Our...