Archive for the ‘Marketing & branding’ Category

Four unique gift ideas

by Peter Crocker

Okay, it may seem early to bring up the silly season, but it is officially October and this is one issue that, left untreated until December, quickly becomes a huge headache.

At about this time each year, I start making a list (and checking it twice) of those people who have been an important part of my business support crew throughout the year. (more…)

The online brochure website is not dead

by Peter Crocker

At the risk of suffering the wrath of website developers and online marketing consultants the world over, I’m going to go out on a limb and say “There is nothing wrong with a simple online brochure website!”

Any online marketer worth their salt will tell you that the Internet is completely different from print. (more…)

Six steps for solo business branding

by Peter Crocker

Credible business branding has been revealed as a big issue for soloists. Is it our problem if people don’t take us seriously? I think it is. Here are some ways we can show the world we mean business.

Karen Morath’s article, Meet two types of home-based business, and Sam Leader’s follow up, Small business credibility: You cannot be serious!, raised this issue and judging by the many comments on both articles, really hit a nerve. As a home-based soloist, it certainly struck a chord with me. (more…)

Business branding: Are you a Virgin?

by Peter Crocker

When it comes to your business branding, rather than trying to emulate others, it’s more revealing to look in the mirror.

It feels like every second marketing brief I’ve received over the last year or so is followed by the comment “…we want to sound a bit like Virgin and Nudie Juice.” Now, I’m all for the new, straight-talking business branding and language that is emerging across business big and small, but are you really a Virgin? (more…)

4 steps to getting customer testimonials

by Peter Crocker

Getting impressive customer testimonials on your website or marketing collateral is a very powerful way to win new business. But how do you get them?

If you’ve ever tried to get a client to write a testimonial for you, you’ll know how difficult this can be – even if they’re your number one fan. The problem is, most people hate writing, and a non-urgent task like this will always go to the bottom of the list. (more…)

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