An opportunity to open a retail unit in Oswestry with the support of a grant. For more information, contact: [email protected].

Does this resonate with you!? I am driven by deadlines; the busier I am, the more productive I seem to be. However, I am also a procrastinator and easily distracted by social media. Mind you, a cup of tea and a to-do list always help! #entrepreneur #solopreneur #smallbusiness

Inviting all Shropshire businesswomen to a networking event at Tile Press Cafe, Maws Craft Centre, this Thursday Hosted by Denise McGowen, who will share her Top Ten Tips for Wellbeing. DM me to join #WomenInBusiness #Networking #ShropshireBiz

Is your (or your staff's) LinkedIn personal profile linked to your LinkedIn business page? Scroll down to your Experience section to edit. Remove your company name & retype it for suggestions; make sure you select the right company. For example, Premier Foods, not Premier Inns.

Identify relevant keywords in your website, your social media, your blogs. These are everyday search terms your customers use to find products & services through internet searches. Search engines & AI use them too! Research them, test them & see what your competitors are using.

Working at home has its ups and downs. I love to be able to fit in the things I enjoy, a yoga session, an hour's gardening if the sun is out, and of course, plenty of tea breaks. Do you prefer to work in an office or at home? #workingathome #selfemployed #worklifebalance

Reviews matter! They are part of your #socialproof, and AI search and the algorithms of social media consider reviews and comments to determine your content's visibility and ranking. How do you get more reviews? Just ask!

A great way to improve your profile is to enter #SBS Small Business Sunday & get chosen as a weekly winner. I'm part of the #SBS winners Facebook community & you get invited to an inspirational conference with Theo himself! If you want help crafting your entry, get in touch!

I am passionate about writing. Researching & crafting a #blog, #article, #newsrelease, #website, #award entry or #newsletter. I get to know you & your business & write in your voice, not AI. If you are putting off any of these tasks, get in touch. #freelance #copywriter

Around 80% of your #socialmedia #content should be value-driven. That your audience finds educational, engaging, inspirational or entertaining. The remaining 20% can focus on promotional content. Too many promotional or repetitive posts will alienate your audience.

Entering awards requires discipline, evidence gathering & of course, a good story to tell. So I am delighted that Julie Kaur trusts me to tell her story. In addition to retail awards, Julie has won community, entrepreneur & businesswoman awards. postly.app/4Yu0

Content strategy, social media scheduling, content pillars - might be scary words, but what do they mean to me? Planning Thinking about your audience, their issues & how you can solve them can help overcome that last-minute fear that stops you from posting anything at all.

5 years ago, I set out to create a safe space where women could support each other, share wins, test ideas & be themselves. Come along & find out more. No fees, no single seat, just a welcome, coffee & chat. 🗓️ 21st May ⏰ 10.30 a.m. 📍 The Tile Press Cafe, Maws Craft Centre

Is your (or your staff's) LinkedIn personal profile linked to your LinkedIn business page? Scroll down to your Experience section to edit. Remove your company name & retype it for suggestions; make sure you select the right company. For example, Premier Foods, not Premier Inns.

How can small businesses effectively track their marketing? ✅Use Google Analytics to track visitors/conversion rates ✅Use social media insights ✅Ask Customers! ✅Use unique discount codes/landing pages/phone numbers ✅Track revenue ✅Review & adjust campaigns based on data

'Evergreen' social media content remains relevant, valuable & interesting over time. It shouldn't replace your 'everyday' content but can: 🌲Build trust, add value & grow engagement 🌲Be repurposed and reshared 🌲Reinforce your brand 🌲Reduces the need for new content

Do you worry about where your next leads are coming from? Consistency is important. A customer journey is a long one, from awareness, to following, to commenting or asking for advice, then one day they may contact you for help or recommend you to someone else.

I like a bit of alliteration.... in fact I just like words and love putting them together for #articles and #blogs. If you need some help, message me.

How do I help clients with LinkedIn? Ensuring their profile is optimised and up to date Content should be authentic, relevant, interesting, engaging or helpful. Spend time making connections & engaging with content to build relationships.

Around 80% of your #socialmedia #content should be value-driven. That your audience finds educational, engaging, inspirational or entertaining. The remaining 20% can focus on promotional content. Too many promotional or repetitive posts will alienate your audience.