social-media

  1. How to get your business off the ground

    How to get your business off the ground

    So, you’re at the beginning of your startup journey. You have an idea, you’ve run it past your peers and you could have a viable business on your hands. Now you just have to put it into practice – seems simple, right? The truth is, getting your business off the ground requires a large amount of...
  2. Should I be using TikTok for my business?

    Should I be using TikTok for my business?

    TikTok is a short-form video sharing app where users can create, discover and react to videos. Now the sixth most used social channel, the platform is expected to grow to 15 million UK users by 2025. TikTok was launched in the UK in 2017 and surged in popularity during the pandemic. Previously...
  3. joshsparkes

    How to get low-cost social media assistance

    Trying to find the best way to get social media talent for a early stage-revenue startup. It seems as though all of the government backed schemes like Kickstart have ended, and traineeships now require resources to be office-based (which doesnt work for me). Potential avenues that I can't...
  4. T

    Head shots for your LinkedIn profile, email sig, etc

    Do you have a professionally-taken 'head shot' for your profile photos on social networks? If so, how did you go about finding that kind of photographer? I think head shots work well in email signatures, so despite being the most un-vain person alive, I am considering having one taken. How...
  5. How To Get Your Business Noticed Online

    How To Get Your Business Noticed Online

    If you’re a small business trying to get your business noticed in today’s competitive market, chances are you can’t afford to spend your marketing budget on expensive ads and overpriced marketing tools. Being strategic about where and how you spend your business resources is key. Luckily, there...
  6. 5 tips for growing your small business

    5 tips for growing your small business

    Growing your small business is not an easy task. It requires a lot of planning, flexibility and good organisation skills. Running a business also comes with a few uncertainties, it can be stressful and confusing, especially in the first few years, but it also comes with the most significant...
  7. Social media tips for small businesses

    Social media tips for small businesses

    You've set up a social media account for your business, filled out the basic information and uploaded your company's logo. So, what are the next steps? As a business owner, it is vital to engage with social media in today's society. After all, there are over 57 million active social media users...
  8. How to use instructional videos to promote your business

    How to use instructional videos to promote your business

    In a competitive market, building a reputation as an expert in your field can give you a crucial edge with customers. One of the easiest ways to do this is by filming instructional (or “how-to”) videos. I’m a writer and not generally much use with tools or machinery, so I surprised myself when...