How to diversify your small business for growth

Diversify your small business for growth

At the end of last year we explored some of the wider, macro trends that would impact the small business landscape this year, but one of the things we did not cover was the financial impact. I know from recent conversations with small business owners in my community, that some have seen their business growth…

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How To Grow Your Email List

How to grow your email list

As many of you will know, I am a big fan of email marketing. I think it is a gift for a business of any size, but in particular for small business owners. Email marketing enables us to be personalised in our communications and engage directly with our audiences, plus we also own the data.…

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What Is Direct Marketing?

What is direct marketing?

In May we mark Mental Health Awareness month (w/c 13 May), one of the key dates in the wellbeing calendar. I note this because there is increasing pressure on many to do more, with less time and less resources, the marketing industry is also feeling this pressure. It is important to continually focus on self-care,…

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Boutique Hotel Marketing Strategies To Drive Revenue

Boutique Hotels Marketing Strategies

This is the first in our blog series where we plan to share marketing tips with a particular industry or sector in mind. The first focus is on boutique hotel marketing strategies, which include self-catering accommodation, glamping sites and small guest houses. The hotel and accommodation sector has changed hugely over recent years with the…

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6 Small Business Marketing Ideas on a Budget

Small business marketing ideas on a budget.

We recently conducted some research amongst small business owners to discover what they thought their biggest marketing challenge was in 2023.  It is something we do every year as a way of keeping connected to our clients and a wider audience, the results were insightful and will help shape some of the content that I plan…

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2023 Small Business Marketing Trends

2023 Small Business Marketing Trends

As life begins to return to normal, post the festive season, there is an air of reflection, planning and positivity. At this time of year, it feels like a fresh start, a new beginning and a time to reflect on what to continue doing or do differently. My year kicked off with an online networking…

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