Recent content by Josette

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    Cost of a photographer for fashion catalogue/online store

    Thanks Deniser, several useful tips there.
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    Help with an invention idea with no experience

    I would worry less, at this stage, of whether or not you have the money to develop it or market it. Instead focus your energy on getting to understand the sector it's in. The more you understand about the market, the more you will be able to understand you inventions role in it. Not having any...
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    Cost of a photographer for fashion catalogue/online store

    Like everything else David, it's a learnable skill. Thank you for your insights.
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    Cost of a photographer for fashion catalogue/online store

    Thanks for the advice Paul, much appreciated. With a decent camera and some practice, we can look at doing the next ones ourselves. Cheers Josette
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    Cost of a photographer for fashion catalogue/online store

    The models no problem, that's already sorted. Just the photography. Thank
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    Cost of a photographer for fashion catalogue/online store

    Hi, can anyone offer some advice... My client is just starting a small fashion label. Does anyone have any thoughts on how much a photographer would cost to produce the following: 1. A series (10 - 12) of photographs featuring a model, in studio setting 2. Product images (garments on...
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    general investment ideas

    Hey Panky. What do you enjoy? I would start by creating a list of all the things I enjoy doing and start brainstorming from there. Are you looking to start a business, or invest in an existing one? Do you want to be hands-on or a silent investor? Do you have particular skills you love, that...
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    Marketing help/ideas for a new brand

    HI Divyang I would suggest you start small and local. Marketing to the 'whole' world from the outset is going to prove expensive, and, as you say, it is already a crowded. Of course we all want to be 'one of the big brands', but try to build a following of enthusiastic customers first. Start...
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    Idea

    Hi WillNut You're idea is a little hazy to me at the moment as well, but I did pick up on the interdependent idea for small businesses. Which I think is an excellent idea. I've been brainstorming, with myself, an idea for bring small businesses together to form 'micro connections'. To help...
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    How can i boost a website

    Use your past happy customers. Develop testimonials that are focused around your clients, instead of around you.I call them 'storyteller testimonials'. Give your past customers the opportunity to tell their story, concerning their interaction with your company. If you can post a piece of...
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    Sunglasses Manufacturers

    Hi Chloe Try AliExpress (aliexpress.com). Most of the companies there, in China, do wholesale but also make products. Just fire of a message to them. Sure you'll find something. Good luck Josette
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    Could anyone offer some advice please.

    Hi there. From the advice you've already been given: 1. Absolutely get your website up 2. Checking out the local competition is good, AND, you need to find your unique selling point. What makes you different from everyone else that is out there? Just a couple of suggestions: 1. Focus campaigns...
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    Advice on SEO link building strategies.

    If Google uses links to move around the web to index, surely they will always be of great importance? Is it contextual links that will gain importance, as an indicator of relevance? Rather than other links losing relevance?
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    Website review 2017

    A lovely website. Beautiful pictures. I would hire you to walk my dog, if I didn't enjoy the task so much myself. The blog and the recipe section are brilliant. Hope your clients are sending those images out on their own social media accounts. Really nice job.
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    Increase referral activity

    Hi Nick, 80% of your new contacts are referrals, or word-of-mouth contacts. That's actually a brilliant place to start. We all keep thinking about online marketing activities in the same vein as traditional marketing, but it many ways, it is vastly different. In that, rather than being easy to...