Recent content by DH Marketing

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    Saving a client from themselves

    Yes, I've done this on several occasions, but have usually found it best not to tell the client...
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    Everyone doubts me

    Family are often doubtful as they see starting your own business as the risky option. Of course there is risk, but at least you are in control. The fact that you're about to be out of work shows that being employed by someone else can be even more risky, as you have so little control. Go for...
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    Staff Profiles on websites

    Even worse are the ones where they have to give an answer to a "quirky" question.
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    Are people really that stupid?

    It does astonish me how many emails I get like this from people who don't even have their own website, never mind one that ranks well. It's a bit like offering IT services when you don't own a computer.
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    New branding tool - feedback please?

    Hi all, I am developing a tool for small businesses to help them with their branding strategy. You can take a look at it at headwaybranding.com Any constructive feedback would be gratefully received. Thanks very much, Dan
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    New customer asking for a bank statement

    I agree - or a couple of minutes to scan, and block out private info in a simple image editor. Unfortunately many companies still have over-complicated payment systems, and you just have to go with what they need.
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    marketing

    Appreciate the constructive feedback, thanks.
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    marketing

    It's actually a tool that I've developed to help small businesses get the focus of their branding right. Getting a deep understanding of their customers is absolutely vital for effective marketing. Sorry if you think this looks like pretentious nonsense, but I appreciate the feedback!
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    Not 100% sure what marketing is, or how to do it?

    Totally agree. You need to have your core marketing message built into every level of communication with customers and potential customers. To do this, you need to understand what your customer's psychological goal is. There's a free tool for this at headwaybranding.com
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    Hello UK business forums =)

    Hi Paul, and congratulations on the new business! Dan
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    Hi all! New to UKFB

    Hello, welcome!
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    Who goes running part 2 !!

    Got back into running recently and now going 6-7 days a week. Best thing I've ever done.
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    How much do/would you pay for content?

    I wouldn't want to pay anything for blog content produced with minimal research. My personal view is that blogs are only valuable when written by the people who run the organisation (at any level).
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    Panicking about jury service

    You are lucky! Sounds like he's worth his weight in gold, even if you do lose him for a couple of weeks at your busiest time.
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    Pinching images from someone elses website can be expensive.

    Makerbook.net has all sorts of free resources including graphics and photos. There's just no need to use images without permission.