WordPress on the iPhone
If you have an iPhone and a WordPress blog then the free WordPress application is must have. One of the big challenges when blogging is having the time to keep adding content. Well, this iPhone app solves the problem by allowing all those wasted hours commuting or hanging around to become productive in creating or moderarting your wordpress blog. Some of the features: Manage multiple blogs Add and manage pages Add and manage posts Moderate comments Add photos It also features to autosave, so...
Read MoreBrand monitoring on social media
In today’s world you need to know what people are saying about your company and brand. On social media a lot of influence is exerted that will help people make purchasing decisions. One tool that can help is from Social Mention (see socialmention.com). This will give you a scorecard of your current position across a big selection of social media sites and tools. Social Mention monitors 100+ social media properties directly including: Twitter, Facebook, FriendFeed, YouTube, Digg, Google...
Read MoreTop UK Resources to Help Your Write a Business Plan
Top 10 UK Resources to Help Your Write a Winning Business Plan Writing a business plan is one of the most important things an entrepreneur must do when starting a new business. However, writing a compelling business plan is easier said than done, particularly when time can be so precious. This article outlines the key resources available to UK entrepreneurs when preparing a business plan. Use them for assistance with the writing of the plan, as well as for understanding the implications of...
Read More5 reasons you need a business plan
Five Reasons you Need a Business Plan When I am asked to explain why business planning is so important, my first inclination is to quote Lewis Carroll. In Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice comes to a fork in the road and asks: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?” “That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat. “I don’t much care where–” said Alice. “Then it doesn’t matter...
Read MoreSWOT Analysis
The SWOT analysis framework is a key tool to use when creating your marketing strategy. The outcomes of any analysis should be considered in the marketing plan but will also impact other aspects of the business. The key aspect in any marketing strategy is to fully understand where you stand with respect to your competitors. For this, we use a SWOT analysis to identify your Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. A SWOT analysis allows you to look at your environment from within and...
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Writing a Business Plan
Top 10 Tips for Writing a Business Plan Writing a business plan can seem a daunting challenge. However, this skill is a vital requirement for any entrepreneur or business seeking to increase their chances of survival. Here is a list of my top ten tips for writing that winning plan: 1. Write from the audience’s perspective The starting point for any business plan should be the perspective of the audience. What is the purpose of the plan? Is it to secure funding? Is it to communicate the...
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