How To Turn Dissatisfied Customers into Brand Advocates
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by Danielle Jones
1w ago
Every business will face challenges at some point along the way, and not every client or customer is going to be pleased all of the time. While as business owners most will always try and do their utmost to work through these challenges the best they can, mistakes can and will happen on occasion. So, what’s the best way to approach these mistakes? Mistakes are in fact some of the best opportunities for your business to excel, learn and grow. A report by Marketing Week stated that 75% of Brits would stay loyal to a brand that they complained to if the complaint was dealt with properly. This st ..read more
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Navigating Remote Work & Tips for Effective Team Collaboration
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by Danielle Jones
3w ago
There was a time when the concept of working from home, or managing a team remotely, was more a daydream than reality for many. Employees were expected to clock in at the office bright and early, and the idea of a business owner running their operations from, say, their kitchen table seemed unlikely. Yet, with rapid advancements in technology and propelled by recent global shifts, remote work has transitioned from a mere possibility to the daily norm for countless individuals. This shift has been easy for some, opening doors to total flexibility and unexpected collaboration with those not wit ..read more
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What Is Toxic Productivity?
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by Danielle Jones
1M ago
We live in a world where "Hustle Culture" is praised, where "hard work" is seen as the ideal, and we are encouraged to be as productive as possible from a very young age. Whether you’re watching videos of YouTube gurus or taking in TED Talks on the subject, it’s unsurprising that many business owners feel like they need to be doing SOMETHING all the time. A study by Headway in 2022 found that from a wide range of people surveyed across the US, UK & Australia the number 1 “wish” for them was to be “more productive”, and the UK led the pack at 65%. This relentless drive, while initially see ..read more
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10 Ways For More Freedom As A Small Business Owner
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by Danielle Jones
2M ago
Freedom! It’s the pinnacle of what most small business owners and entrepreneurs want to achieve. Freedom from bosses, financial freedom, the freedom to set your own hours. It’s probably what most people are looking for! It is, however, very easy to get bogged down in the pursuit of freedom. As a small business owner, you likely take on various tasks that multiple people would cover in a large firm. Even if the tasks are small, they can compound into a backlog that can be hard to shift later. So, here are ten ways you, as a business owner, can achieve a little more freedom. 1. Manage Emails Ef ..read more
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5 Ways to Overcome Founder Loneliness
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by Danielle Jones
2M ago
Founders often battle more than just market competition and financial constraints, namely founder loneliness. While it’s certainly less talked about, isolation and loneliness that come with the role are very common. And in the UK, with a busy and fast-moving business world and some more reserved notions of sharing, it can be hard to let people know when we are struggling with founder loneliness. It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to become a bit consumed by work and the relentless pursuit of success, meaning they frequently overlook the importance of social connections and personal well-bein ..read more
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5 Marketing Trends For Small Business Owners In 2024
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by Danielle Jones
3M ago
A new year means new trends across the world, especially in marketing. From the Pantone Colour of the Year 2024 (it’s Peach Fuzz, by the way) to the latest release from the tech world, everybody is rolling out a shiny and new marketing trend. If you’re a small business owner and you don’t have vast resources or money at your disposal, what are the areas you could be targeting with your marketing efforts this year? Here, we round up five potential trends for the year ahead. 1. Nostalgia Yes, believe it or not, the ‘90s are cool again. Many brand and marketing specialists are saying that many c ..read more
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7 Common Mistakes Business Owners Make With SEO
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by Danielle Jones
4M ago
If you have done any bit of marketing as a business owner, it’s more than likely you would have at least heard the term Search Engine Optimisation, or SEO, at least once. SEO is a catch-all term for actions taken both on and off your website to make it appear at the top of the page on search engines. The “ideal” is appearing as number one on a search engine such as Google, but it can also account for other elements on a search engine’s home page such as “featured snippets”, or even video clips. While the best practice and approach to SEO with a website is simply ensuring that it is accurate ..read more
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Top 5 Time Management Techniques for Busy Entrepreneurs
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by Danielle Jones
4M ago
There is the old adage of time=money, and if you are an entrepreneur or sole trader, this is something you are more aware of than if you were an employee. However, being busy and being productive are often confused, and if you need to get any skill right as an entrepreneur, it’s the skill of time management. It’s not a case of just being “good at” time management. While some are maybe more proficient, the people, business owners and founders who have excellent time management skills are those who have dedicated time and energy to putting techniques and systems in place. Below we discuss five ..read more
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How To Take A Well-Earned Break This Christmas
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by Danielle Jones
4M ago
As a small business owner, it can be incredibly tempting to work over Christmas. Even if you plan on taking time off, it can be very easy to “just quickly” check your emails in between a mince pie and the Eastenders’ Christmas special. And if you do, well, you won’t be alone. A 2022 study by Mercedes Benz found that 17% of small business owners will be working on Christmas Day, with 43% working on Christmas Eve and 28% on Boxing Day. While for many businesses and industries such as hospitality and healthcare, this is standard, being able to have downtime away from your business can really hav ..read more
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Virtalent Shines at Lloyds Business Awards 2023
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by Danielle Jones
4M ago
On the 14th, of November 2023 founders of Virtalent, Ellie Wilson and Sam Wilson, attended the prestigious Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London. The company was nominated in the Small Business Award category, a distinction that placed Virtalent among the top 12 small businesses in the UK as recognised by Lloyds. This annual event brings together some of the most innovative and dynamic companies from across the U.K. From small startups to large corporations, all levels of business were celebrated for their exceptional contributions to the ..read more
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