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Updating your business for Christmas on Google My Business (and Bing)

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If you have a physical small business such as a shop, there is nothing you want less than a customer arriving to find that your doors are closed. If you are a service business you may prefer not to be disturbed during the Christmas break. One of the simplest ways to let people know your business is closed for Christmas is to update your listings in Google My Business and Bing Places for Business.

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Lock down…How to give your small business a reboot

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It is fair to say that lock down has affected businesses very differently. From those with physical shops or cafés to those offering online products lock down has affected every small business in some way or another.  Aside from plastic screen manufacturers and those making masks or hand gel most businesses have taken a hit in some way or another. Many small businesses found new ways of working such as… Read More »Lock down…How to give your small business a reboot

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7 simple tips for creating Facebook Ads

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Facebook Ads are the second largest paid advertising platform after Google. As a small business you need to make sure that your Facebook Ads are set up well and offer a good return on investment. Here are 7 simple tips to help you do just that

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Social media stats for 2019

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Unless you have been living under a rock you can’t deny that social media has changed the way we live our lives. From the way we get our news to the way we interact with our loved ones. Social media is everywhere. It’s unavoidable, it’s powerful, and it’s here to stay.

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Facebook Competitions

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Facebook changes it’s guidelines on how you can run promotions such as competitions on Facebook periodically so if you are Reading this past Nov 2019 I would advise you double check their current policy before you run a promotion. Step 1 Communicating a Promotion If you use Facebook to communicate or administer a promotion (eg: a contest or sweepstakes), you are responsible for the lawful operation of that promotion, including:… Read More »Facebook Competitions

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5 Simple Content Marketing Ideas

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Small business marketers who use content marketing can reduce the cost of leads, increase your brand awareness and position you as a leader in your business field.