The way you collect, store and use your customer’s data is changing. The Information Commissioner’s Office is a great place to find out how your businesses needs to prepare for the changes so you don’t get caught out. Many of the GDPR’s main concepts and principles are much the same as those … Read more about Are you ready for the GDPR – the countdown is on!
Content writing – have you got what it takes?
Last week I presented to a group about the importance of developing a social media strategy for your business. I told my audience the reasons why I think it is a good idea and totally stand by what I said. One of the areas I covered was about the importance of developing quality content for your … Read more about Content writing – have you got what it takes?
Think before you Tweet!
Having the right voice on social media is vital for your business. The phrase “Think before you Tweet” is always one to consider before you make a bold or potentially contentious post! Mistakes can be made, but what can you do to prevent making mistakes or worse case scenario what can you do to … Read more about Think before you Tweet!
It’s birthday time for the #Hashtag
The 23rd August marks the ‘Hashtags’ official 10th birthday according to Twitter! Prior to this, the # had limited use on all of our keyboards and the growth of Twitter has made it possibly one of the most often used keys on most keyboards as well as being used in conversation. #popular Around the … Read more about It’s birthday time for the #Hashtag
Stokesley Food Week is back for 2017!
After the huge success of both the last two years, we are delighted to be part of Stokesley Food Week 2017! This year’s Food Week will take place between Sunday 1st to Saturday 7th October. We already have a great line up of events taking place at our launch event on the Sunday and throughout the … Read more about Stokesley Food Week is back for 2017!
Apprentice success for Stokesley based design business
Stokesley based business Catch Designs Management and secured an extra pair of hands in the office by taking on a digital marketing apprentice. Rebecca Siddall, 18, is now studying for a Level 3 in Digital Marketing at3aaa Apprenticeship training provider based in Middlesbrough and working … Read more about Apprentice success for Stokesley based design business
Want to jazz up your Twitter bio?
You have seconds to make an impression and to be followed, and being followed is what really counts right? Your Twitter bio is less formal than your LinkedIn profile but, probably, not as informal as Facebook. You want to be clear about what you do and also give people something to talk to you … Read more about Want to jazz up your Twitter bio?
The secret ingredient to digital strategy success
I recently read this article below shared by Social Media Today and it interested me as I do believe it directly involves my business and services. The writing and development of a digital strategy is key to the correct development of customers social media strategies but the article stresses the … Read more about The secret ingredient to digital strategy success
Getting an apprentice, not as hard as you think!
I recently decided it was time to get a hand with my business as it continues to grow day by day. I did my research and discovered there was a lot of help and support out there for working with apprentices which could be beneficial to my business. I put out some feelers using social media and was … Read more about Getting an apprentice, not as hard as you think!
Using Facebook for your business
Thinking of setting up a Facebook Business page? It can help to build your follower base and help you better engage with your customers. Here are a few tips for your Facebook Business page. Build your follower base Improve your branding Increase visibility Help you … Read more about Using Facebook for your business
Ever thought about LinkedIn for your kids?
It is a subject I feel quite passionate about as I do believe this is one of the social media platforms that can benefit students and young people who are thinking of applying for University or looking for work experience and jobs. For many of the students, social media is ever present in their … Read more about Ever thought about LinkedIn for your kids?
Social media for small businesses – all the stats you need!
All the stats you need to convince you, YOUR small or medium sized business needs to be on social media. Small businesses create 6 out of every 10 jobs The combined annual turnover of SMEs was £1.8 trillion 47% of all private sector turnover in the UK. (FSB) … Read more about Social media for small businesses – all the stats you need!