If you've decided to DIY your public relations, you'll want to avoid making these three common PR mistakes Mistake 1: Writing a long-winded "media release" We get it, you're passionate about your business, your new service offering or the award you just won. But in this instance, the saying, "less is more" is something you … Continue reading Avoid these PR mistakes
In 2021 your content really does have to speak louder than words. What do I mean by that? Well, you have to have good imagery, this should include headshots, product shots (if that's your biz!) or service "action" shots (sure some of these may have to be "set-up" with a photographer). You should also have … Continue reading Content is king
Set at La Boheme at Terrigal, last week I was invited to meet one of Australia’s most delightful & inspiring businesswomen not to mention one the MOST influential jewellery designers – Samantha Wills. The evening was coincided with her recent book launch of Dust and Gold. I had been eyeing off purchasing the book for some time. But … Continue reading Meeting an inspirational businesswoman
In our next series of tips about Zoom sessions we look at three more essential areas when hosting meetings on Zoom. We're all missing the interaction of being in the office with our "work friends" and this first tip should help with this! Tip one: If you're having a team meeting, start with something fun. … Continue reading Zoom take-aways part 2
Like all of us, I've been on my fair share of Zoom meetings, webinars and training sessions since the COVID pandemic hit. I've contemplated writing this list for a while and I've narrowed my list to a top three takeaways if you're presenting (or co-presenting) online. Have a back-up plan if your power fails /tech … Continue reading Zoom take-aways
We know you've been able to "shop" via Instagram for a while now, but the ability to set up a shop via Instagram is now available (for those that sell physical goods at least!) There are several boxes you need to tick before you can set up shop, so to speak, including having a linked … Continue reading Instagram Shopping – A new feature
As I've been progressing through the isolation period, one very important question has been front of mind for me. What's next? It's a question that can't be answered on many fronts, however, there are some aspects that CAN be answered. In the "Getting ahead of the curve" consulting service, there are many aspects that are … Continue reading Service highlight: Getting ahead of the curve – What to do in post Coronavirus world… NOW?
I know I'm not alone when I say, this new way forward, for a large majority of us, will see us "winging it" to start with. The Coronavirus has thrown so many industries into disarray and knowing how to move forward while we wait on details from the Government about funding doesn't make the process … Continue reading Learning as you go… The new way forward
When I decided to start my own PR agency 12 years ago, the space that was "my office" was a corner of the family dining room with a desk behind a screen for "privacy". It was, at the time, sufficient, but I knew it couldn't be a long term solution. We moved shortly after … Continue reading How to work from home effectively – from someone who has done it for over 12 years!
Leap Year Ideas for your business
