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Have you heard of the ‘BBQ pitch’? Here’s how to use it.

Have you heard of the ‘BBQ pitch’? Here’s how to use it.

You’re at a friend’s BBQ, hot dog in one hand, cold beverage in the other. And just as you take a bite of your (questionably cooked) sausage, the inevitable happens: someone asks, ‘So what do you do for a living?’ You could mumble your standard answer and make polite...
How the 5 Ps of marketing help to grow your business

How the 5 Ps of marketing help to grow your business

Marketing is the action of promoting your products or services. Sounds simple, right? But to promote your products or services effectively, this marketing activity needs to be highly targeted. Which is where the five Ps of marketing come into play. Introducing the...
How to start and grow an email marketing list

How to start and grow an email marketing list

In last month’s update, we looked at how to get the best out of email marketing.  But what if you’re starting an email list from scratch?  How can you take the plunge and build a loyal, engaged list of subscribers?  These practical strategies will help. Use an email...
How do you communicate the small messages?

How do you communicate the small messages?

Don’t sweat the small stuff. A useful mantra for life, but a rubbish way to think about marketing. Because, when it comes to communicating with your audience, small messages matter. In fact, you could be missing lots of chances to communicate a tiny – but mighty –...