If you're a small business owner, you're probably juggling multiple tasks, from marketing to customer service to bookkeeping, and everything in between. It can be overwhelming, and that's where a virtual assistant (VA) comes in. Here are three reasons why you should consider hiring a VA. - Cost Savings - Increased Productivity - Flexibility 'The secret of my success is that we have gone to exceptional lengths to hire the best people in the world' Steve Jobs Links: Amy Porterfield Context Switching Episode OMME550 Do you value your time? WPCUK144 Support the show Read from my Book She ..read more

How do Google ads work? Does the thought of trying to set up a google ad break you out in a cold sweat? YOu are not alone my friend me too! That's why I invited Vanessa Fullerton-Batten on to the podcast. I wanted to ask the questions and get the answers so let's dive in In today's Episode:  What's the difference between FB Ads and Google Ads How both can work together and complement each other Talking numbers Is the £400 offer a scam? "Make it simple. Make it memorable. Make it inviting to look at. Make it fun to read." - Leo Burnett Links Vanessa's Website Vanessa on Instagram @vanes ..read more

Why free or low-cost Directories Getting yourself and your business out there isn't easy especially online its a hub of noise you have to cut through and it can feel overwhelming at times. However, sometimes you've got to add to the noise to get heard. Today we are looking at using free and low-cost directories to help you reach new audiences in your business.  In today's Episode:  Increasing your visibility Gaining targeted traffic Increasing your website authority  Building your SEO "The power of visibility can never be underestimated" - Margaret Cho Links Google Sheet For ..read more

Asking Amy! This interview was such a pleasure even though I have covid! Amy has built an amazing business she is also a fantastic teacher, her book Two Weeks Notice is a path to getting out of the 9-5 and into a life you love. But even if you have already quit the rat race this book can help you grow. In today's Episode:  Working all hours vs Creating boundaries Multiple revenue streams Biggest takeaways! "I'm standing here today because my desire to work when I wanted to work, how I wanted to work and where I wanted to work was just a little bit more important to me than my fear of fa ..read more

Know your work value! Today we are going to dive into some numbers because I think it's important we realise how much we undervalue your work a lot of the time. So tune in and take a listen as I look at your work value, the value of others and how outsourcing might be the key to growing your business in 2023. In today's Episode:  What's your Number? What's their Number? How much time can you regain? 'If you don't value your time, neither will others,' - Kim Gast Support the show Follow me and tag me over on insta @donnaspwv Join us on FB in the podcast group If you'd like to come on th ..read more

Power Up! So, today I've invited Sarah German on to the show to give us an overview and some action steps we can take to get going with Pinterest in our business. And listen until the because my bonus question might just STOP you ruining your efforts on Pinterest. In today's Episode:  What is Pinterest Do we need to pay to play What 3 steps can we take to get started or re-engage with our Pinterest Account THE GAME CHANGING BONUS QUESTION. 'If you never try, you'll never know what you are capable of' - John Barrow. Links Sarah's Instagram Connect Here Find here everywhere @vavaandvoom ..read more

Changing My Year New Year's resolutions be gone! Goal setting in January GONE! I'm starting over and in today's episode I share with you what my new year will look like and why I'm changing it and why you might want to too. In today's Episode:  Why january 1st Nature and the seasons The wedding industry and it's ebbs and flows 'Look at nature, work independently and solve your own problems' -Winslow Homer. Links Francessca Amber's Podcast Pick up a copy of Matt McWilliams's new book Turn your passions into Profit available now for pre-order with a host of bonuses that will help you ta ..read more

2023 wedding trends you need to know Is it important to know the trends? I think so, knowing what people are wanting/ requesting for their day helps you know how to market yourself. Imagine all couples were leaning toward bright bold colours for their wedding day that's the wedding trend of the year for colour and your website is covered in pastels! Your couples would think you can't cater for them because you aren't showing them what they want. And although we say don't judge a book by its cover when you have 20 + suppliers to find and thousands of options, shop windows are going to be the fi ..read more

Like it or loath it Social Media Marketing isn't going anywhere. In fact it is becoming more important by the day to find a SM strategy that works for you and works for the dreaded ALGORITHM. So this week we are looking at some of the top trends for 2023 and how you might look to integrate them into your strategy. In this episode: - The rise of AI - Video is HOT - User Generated Content has power - Social connection is on the rise See the full article from Social Media Examiner here https://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/social-media-marketing-trends-2023/ 'The goal of social media is to turn ..read more

It's a new year and a chance to look at how we will change our marketing this year. Part of marketing is advertising and this is something as an industry I don't think we have explored enough or taken advantage of it very well. So today we will look at several forms of advertising and the ROI of each to help you decide where to put your advertising budget. You have got one of those right? Where should you focus on Advertising this year? ​I have done all of these forms of advertising over the years and I have to say HANDS DOWN the best advertising is word of mouth. You might agree you might no ..read more