Marketing Blog

Word of Mouth Marketing

Recently I've been delivering a lot of workshops - online. Delegates have often mentioned that they have built their business on Word of Mouth; or that they get their business by Word of Mouth...

Ten Years…

Ten Years…

Ten years ago today I handed my notice in from my (good) job with the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, with no real plan for the future…

So what the heck is a Strategic Marketing Consultant anyway?

If you are serious about moving your marketing forward it is wise to consider working with a marketing consultant. With so many labels flying around you might find yourself with a few questions, not least “what does a marketing consultant do?”

Brand and brand recognition

Having spoken to a number of business over the last few days about Brand Value, and in some cases helped them work through a Brand Key to define what their brand really stands for, this blog could...

How do you get repeat custom?

How can you get repeat custom? Repeat custom – that is getting existing customers to make another purchase is sought after by many businesses – whether in a business to business or business to...

How do I find a target market for my business?

Being able to find a target market is especially important for business owners just starting out but even established businesses should continually assess who their target is and whether they are...

How do I set up a marketing plan to grow my business?

A lot of businesses see marketing as being the “secret” weapon for growing their business. In reality there is nothing secret about marketing – or at least there shouldn’t be. Developing a marketing...