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Why Use Instagram For Business?

While Twitter and Facebook are usually the first social media sites businesses choose to use, especially when starting up, other platforms such as Instagram can be just as valuable, if not more so. Instagram is a photo sharing app that has long been popular with restaurants, retail companies and holiday firms but is starting to become […]
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by Sam Wilson
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How to Write a Newsletter that Converts

Any successful newsletter has a number of important components which are all designed to engage readers and encourage conversions. Getting it right requires attention to detail as well as a pretty good idea of what your subscribers are looking for. From including your logo to choosing the right images and that all-important call to action, […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Double Your Size: Our Top Tips for SME Growth

If your company has been moving along quite nicely since you started but you now want to implement strategies for growth, the prospect of doubling in size will no doubt be appealing. While SME growth is top of many a business owner’s agendas, there are a number of factors to take into consideration however. These […]
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by Sam Wilson
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How To Grow Your Business In The Next 5 Years

Taking a small business to the next level is the ambition of most entrepreneurs. Some businesses start up and stay at the same level, often because the owner wants it to remain manageable, while others suddenly begin to blossom and turn into large corporations because there is a drive to make it so. If you […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Learning About Effective Marketing From Your Competitors

While it might seem sensible to put your nose to the grindstone and keep going no matter what, stepping back and taking a look at your competitors and what they are up to can be extremely beneficial. If you want to learn what effective marketing is in your industry or sector, then borrowing a few […]
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by Sam Wilson
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How To Expand Your Business Abroad

So, it’s the 21st century, your UK sales are stagnating, and thanks to technological developments, it’s easier than over to expand your business abroad. “British products and services are in demand, and exploring overseas avenues delivers huge growth potential” according to Steve Childs, Head of International for Business Banking at Barclays. It is still one […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Responding to Customers on Social Media

Responding to customers on social media can be an obstacle for even the most savvy social media expert. Even the Prime Minister summed up – in his own eloquent way – the problems we can all face on social media. “The trouble with Twitter, the instantness of it – too many tweets might make a […]
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by Sam Wilson
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SEO 101: Boost Your Rankings With Research Tools

Pushing your site up on Google’s search rankings is hard work, especially if you are competing against much bigger industry players. Yet, with the correct strategy and some powerful keyword research tools, it certainly is possible to make some noticeable gains in a matter of months. If you haven’t already, check out our previous post on improving your website […]
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by Sam Wilson
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SEO 101: Speed Up Your WordPress Site

Need to speed up your WordPress site? Every second counts. According to Kissmetrics, 47% of consumers will expect an e-commerce website to load in under 2 seconds and 44% of online shoppers will tell their friends about a bad experience online. In fact, a slow website thats takes too long to load will not only deter […]
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by Sam Wilson
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Increase Your Customer Engagement

In today’s constantly connected world, customer engagement through excellent customer service is key for many businesses. One wrong move, and your customer can be all over social media complaining about your service. In fact, 76% of consumers say they view customer service as the ‘true test’ of how much a company values them. Customers expect […]
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by Sam Wilson