Small business secrets...

A recent Watchdog investigation televised on the BBC this month found that many UK customers are not getting the broadband speeds that they are paying for. This is not the first time that the leaders of broadband and telecom services have been in the spotlight.

It goes without saying that having a social media presence is one of the great ways to build your business brand. The powerhouse of social networks: Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram are all instrumental and can be powerful in building an audience. We detail just how social media can help your business grow.

With the infamous ‘Black Friday’ only a week away it’s not too late to start thinking about your campaign. Widely publicised and notorious, this event can be seen as an overwhelming time for small business as you may not know how to navigate through this event and all the way to Cyber Monday. However, it’s important not to panic and by sticking to these five key rules, your business can succeed.

Why are businesses so against cloud phones?

“BT has announced that it’s going ahead with plans that would see its existing public switched telephone network (PSTN) shut down in favour of having all phone calls be made using VoIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol, or cloud phone) systems.” Read more here.

This generation has fallen into the digital age and the plethora of new ways to connect. Each new social media phenomenon has left other networks trying to win back their once loyal followers.

When you start a business, your home is often your office, but for those fortunate enough to live in the wonderful British countryside, your broadband could cause you some problems.

It is surprising to see the number of myths surrounding email marketing! 86% of business professionals prefer to use email when communicating for business purposes so if you’re thinking of stopping email marketing in your business STOP. 

I’ve always thought of SEO and PPC as two completely separate processes, and not together. But now I think about it, SEO and PPC should both be used together to grow your online presence, you shouldn’t have to pick one or the other! Actually, they work hand in hand, and can lower the cost of the services!