Category Archives: Social Media

Why It Pays To Show Your Face Online

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Claire

Do you have a profile on several social media sites or a website for your business? Do you use a photograph or a logo to identify you or your business? This post will help you decide when to use a … Continue reading →

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Twitter hashtags: what they are and how to use them

Posted on May 24, 2012 by Claire

Have you seen hashtags used on Twitter or heard them mentioned and not had a clue what they’re for?  Would you like to know how you could use them for your business?  In this article I explain 2 ways that … Continue reading →

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Blogging, Microblogging and the Frustrated Small Business Owner

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Claire

Have you tried ‘traditional blogging’ and find that you struggle for the time to plan it properly, never mind write a post? Do you slave away creating a masterpiece, but struggle to make an impact? This article addresses this and … Continue reading →

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7 reasons why I love Buffer

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Claire

  Have you heard of Buffer and are wondering what all the fuss is about? Well I’ve been using it for a while now and thought I’d share some ideas on how you can use it. What is Buffer? If … Continue reading →

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Marketing – why you CAN do it yourself (and when you shouldn’t)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Claire

Running a marketing business, you might be wondering why I’m advocating doing marketing yourself. Well there’s a big reason for this. I don’t do marketing for people. My business is built on seeing 2 things that concern me: Businesses hiring … Continue reading →

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3 BIG reasons to be a confident small business owner in 2011

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Claire

This week is Global Entrepreneurship Week and it’s also the week that I’ve finally pulled my ideas together and feel ready and confident to launch my new website.  No easy task for a marketer, with the pressure of doing a … Continue reading →

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The 5 cardinal sins of social media

Posted on May 9, 2011 by Claire

I’m a big believer in the power of social media and I’m not just saying that because I’m ‘in marketing’.  I’m saying it because I know for a fact that social media works if you know how to use it … Continue reading →

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Big Jelly and the Entrepreneur Revolution

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Claire

I’m writing this post still reeling from the amazing day I had on Friday.  Not only was it my first full day without the girls (many thanks to my hubby for entertaining them all day) but it was the BIG … Continue reading →

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