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8 Things I've learnt about running a new Business

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8 Things I've learnt about running a new Business

If you said to me a year ago I would have launched my own business I wouldn’t have believed you. I was lost, stuck and couldn’t see a way for me to achieve the work / life / family balance I so wished for and the thought of setting up my own business terrified me. 7 months and a Digital Mums strategic social media course later, I launched Marketing for Mums. I am now just over 5 months since launch and in a reflective mood.

I have been on a massive learning curve which is only set to continue but I thought I would share 8 things that I have learnt along the way.

How to keep your children safe online

How to keep your children safe online

I am a self-confessed lover of Social Media. From a professional perspective I have seen what a powerful tool it is to build brands and from a personal perspective, it is a lifeline to friends and family who sadly I do not see as much as I would like. However, as a mum of two YouTube loving girls it terrifies me and we haven’t even got to the point of them having their own mobile phones!

I am not an expert, however this is the simple checklist I have come up with for how to start to protect children to decrease the risks they face.

How can a non-visual business compete on Social Media?

How can a non-visual business compete on Social Media?

If your business is not a visual one, then how do you compete in the world of social media?

This is a great question, asked by many, and one that has marketers, designers and social media managers digging to the depths of their creativity. Great imagery and eye-catching video are at the forefront of every social media feed, however many companies are restricted with the imagery available in their particular business.  

So, let’s rise to the challenge and see what opportunities are available with our 10 tips for creating a visually appealing social media presence.

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Time, Time, Time- How can mums get more?

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Time, Time, Time- How can mums get more?

In every conversation involving a Mum, the issue of time seeps in somewhere. Mums are dashing here, there and everywhere, trying to juggle it all.

So many Mums run successful businesses, they eek out the time they need and dedicate themselves to making it work. From chatting to numerous business Mums, here’s 6 top tips to help you cut through the clutter, to manage your time more efficiently and to make it happen.

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How to Build a Social Media Strategy

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How to Build a Social Media Strategy

How to Build a Social Media Strategy That Works

In today’s digital world, Social Media has been promoted from a tactical to a strategic pillar in any Marketing Strategy. So many businesses come to me knowing they need to be on Social Media but don’t know where to start. Or they have created a page and started posting content without a clear goal in mind and, as a consequence, feel disheartened with their progress. I have created my 10-step process to building a Strategic Social Media Strategy that will deliver results for your business.