Family businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy. They have fostered innovation and over the years kept many industries alive employing thousands of Australians. With that in mind, many family business owners or founders have felt the growing pains associated with recruitment for key people. Sometimes the pivot comes at a point of growth and the business needs to hire new skills, possibly from outside the family. On other occasions, how does the business attract talent that may be looking at the corporate sector and bring them into a private business to initiate growth in line with ..read more

Today we deal with the TikTok question as well as looking at other Social Media Platforms. Which channel should we use to grow our business?   Today on The Morning Kick, our host Andrew Pitchford, talks to Carolyn Ferrando from Hawthorne Social about Which Social Media Channel Should I Use?   We will be tackling the reasons a business engages in Social Media and what kind of activity on what social network channels can work for you.   ► SOCIAL MEDIA ► DIGITAL THINKING ► VIDEOGRAPHY ► CONTENT DESIGN   Download the Thrival Plan - https://www.excitemedia.com.au/thrival-plan/ J ..read more

Earlier this week we heard about an initiative called "Local As QLD" to get Queenslanders looking for holidays and day trips closer to home. Today we speak with Nathan Schokker about this project. There is a lot to discover at your own backyard. From the bustling metro to the peaceful outback & sun-filled beaches. We’re inviting Queenslanders to Queensland. There’s never been a better time to tick off destinations on your Queensland holiday bucket list. We have so much on offer for our local tourists, rediscover your love for the hidden local venues, the nature hidden behind the bush, and ..read more

Mike Green is a name that the majority of our website clients would know well. Mike is our hero from hackers and our saviour for support. As our web technician, Mike looks after the security and speed of all our websites, making sure they are safe and optimised for Google’s ranking algorithms.  Mike is going to talk to us today about the importance of having a web professional look after the security of your website to ensure it has no vulnerabilities, is backed up regularly and using the plugins that are best suited for your websites needs.  ► CLIENT MANAGEMENT ► WEBSITE DESIGN ► PR ..read more

Copywriting carrys the message and the "return envelope" that changes a website that whispers or shouts into a website that engages. Today we're pleased to welcome the Directors of Storyflight on to The Morning Kick. Jennifer York and Bec Fitzpatrick will be sharing some keys you can implement yourself and the knowledge to recognise where you can 'improve your game' with your website communications. As a small communications agency in Brisbane, Storyflight works with brands focused on making a positive impact on the world. experience in corporate communications extends to wildlife conservation ..read more

Karl Paustian has been a part of the Excite Media team for over 5 years. From a project manager to now Head of Production, he has developed a thorough system of handling his staff as well as his clients. From urgent work, to technical aspects of a website, Karl get's it all done. We are sitting down with Karl to find out some of his best tips and tricks on how to handle our client's expectations, solve their problems and manage our time efficiently. We all look to Karl for his direction and leadership and you will soon be able to see why. ► CLIENT MANAGEMENT ► WEBSITE DESIGN ► PRODUCTION SCHED ..read more

Kristen Lowrey is an incredible copywriter who focuses on key messages which best portray your brand whilst also being favourable to Google. By streamlining your message to ensure your core values are underpinning your brands online presence, you can truly succeed. By knowing how Google reads your words, you can optimise your chances of being in that top spot. With over a decade of experience in the world of online copywriting, Kristen has the experience, knowledge and genius to produce copywriting that converts website viewers into paying customers. Join us as we discuss with Kristen copywrit ..read more

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