Your customers trust them — it’s that simple Google Reviews matter for one simple reason: your customers trust them. Studies show that 92% of people read online reviews before they ever set foot in a business, and while there are plenty of review sites out there, Google Reviews carry the most … Read more about Why are Google Business Profile reviews so important for your business?
Atomicon 2026 – what a day!
Yesterday I joined over 1,600 small business owners at Atomicon 2026 at The Glasshouse in Newcastle — and wow, what an event. Hosted by the brilliant Andrew and Pete, Atomicon is one of Europe's largest sales and marketing conferences for small business owners, and it absolutely lives up to the … Read more about Atomicon 2026 – what a day!
CATCH DESIGN MANAGEMENT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS
I celebrate 20 years in business in June. Catch Design Management, the North Yorkshire-based social media training, management and design agency, is celebrating its 20th anniversary this June — a milestone its founder, Sue Thompson, admits she never quite saw coming. “What started as something … Read more about CATCH DESIGN MANAGEMENT CELEBRATES 20 YEARS IN BUSINESS
LinkedIn desktop versus mobile
Linkedin: Mobile vs desktop. All are not created equal! Make sure you know how to get the best out of both versions of this business social media platform. Need to know more about how effective LinkedIn can be for your business? Review our other LinkedIn blogs or get in touch to arrange a … Read more about LinkedIn desktop versus mobile
Formal data protection complaints process – have you got one in place?
What it is? From 19 June 2026, organisations will need to implement or update their data protection complaints procedure to align with the new Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) requirements. This marks a shift towards a more formalised, controller-led complaints-handling framework. Who it … Read more about Formal data protection complaints process – have you got one in place?
Social Media Content Ideas for Small Businesses
I have recently completed some social media training with local High Street businesses to help them gather ideas for their social media content plans, specifically focusing on brand and location awareness. I thought this was blog worthy to share some of these content ideas that you can easily … Read more about Social Media Content Ideas for Small Businesses
Using Canva: What small businesses really need to know
If you are already using Canva you will know how valuable it can be to your business. But are you using it effectively for your small business? Here are some tips to make sure you get using Canva right. Brand First, Design Second Before creating anything, businesses must pull … Read more about Using Canva: What small businesses really need to know
What LinkedIn’s 2026 Data Tells Us About Smarter Posting
The LinkedIn report 2026 from Metricool is really valuable and they do their bit to get to the heart of a range of social media platforms, analysing over 673,658 posts across 63, 108 accounts. LinkedIn isn’t just a social network for job hunting anymore, it’s the place where conversations between … Read more about What LinkedIn’s 2026 Data Tells Us About Smarter Posting
Why user-generated content is one of the smartest things you can do on social media
If you’re constantly wondering what to post next, here’s some good news: You don’t always have to create the content yourself. User-generated content (UGC) — content created by your customers, clients, followers or even your team — is one of the most powerful (and underused) tools in social … Read more about Why user-generated content is one of the smartest things you can do on social media
Protecting your website: Why regular WordPress maintenance matters
Is your website being looked after properly? Your website is often the very first impression someone has of your business. If it’s slow…If something’s broken…If it’s not secure… You could be losing enquiries without even realising it. WordPress is a brilliant platform (and the one we … Read more about Protecting your website: Why regular WordPress maintenance matters
Don’t let the year end catch you off guard
Now’s the time to get visible, get organised and get booked in with me! If you’re running a small business, you already know how quickly the year disappears. One minute it’s summer planning, the next it’s Christmas promotions, January strategy and “why didn’t I sort this sooner?” Here’s the … Read more about Don’t let the year end catch you off guard
Breakfast Briefing incoming
Welcome back to work and why not enjoy a chance to enjoy some networking and to have a little stroll around the benefits of Google Business Profile for your business at their latest Breakfast Briefing, featuring Catch Designs. Join me with North Yorkshire Council at the Springboard Centre in … Read more about Breakfast Briefing incoming
