Category Archives: Planning

Radio Interviews

This week I assisted a client to prepare for a radio interview with BBC Radio Wales News. This Blog contains a few tips to help you prepare for a radio interview, including; reviewing your message, turning off your phone, talking to the interviewer, pretending it’s a chat amongst friends, listening, smiling and you will be great…

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Events – The Details

I was reminded, when organising an event last week, that the saying ‘the devil is in the detail’ is very pertinent. Here are 10 little things that can help make everyone welcome and your event a success. Please read on to find information about Invites, sending joining instructions, confirming speakers, phone contacts, refreshments…

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The Marketing Recipe

So you want to start your own business? Sometimes it is overwhelming when you start in business to juggle all the different marketing activities that you need to be doing. You could think of the ‘Marketing Mix’ as a simple recipe. Just follow our ideas here – Ingredients, preparation, time, measurability…

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Mum Nav

I don’t have ‘Sat Nav’ I have never felt the need for it. When I met my other half (OH) he always demanded I could point at the map and say, ‘We are here!’ My navigation and map reading skills improved considerably. A well planned route with clear directions is helpful in car travel and business. Do you know where you are going?…

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10 Reasons 2 … Get Going

So 2011 has well and truly started are your New Years resolutions a thing of the past. I have given up making these type of promises to my self as I am always too ambitious. What I prefer is setting smaller easier tasks to get a feeling of accomplishment. So here are some ideas to help you…

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10 Reasons 2 … Send Christmas cards

Sending Christmas cards might be seen as a bit old fashioned. Perhaps for environmental reasons you might consider sending an e-card or sending an email newsletter with a seasonal theme. But it might also be a good idea to consider sending out an old fashioned Christmas message?

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Brand Design

Image is everything from your business card to your web site design. I assist businesses to create and develop their visual image. It was very daunting when I put ideas together for myself. I had discussed visual ways to show ‘Get your message right and get it out there,’ like shouting with a loud hailer, with the very talented Lynsey…

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