7 Reasons It’s A Great Idea To Hire A Copywriter For Your Micro Business

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Hiring a copywriter is a great idea OK, I confess! I’m a copywriter so of course I have a professional interest in encouraging people to use my services. But knowing what a copywriter can do for your small business, I’m genuinely surprised that more micro business owners don’t take advantage of the skill set a [...]

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25 Blogging Angles For Your Design And Print Business That Work

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The biggest barrier between you and a successful blog is creating the content. Content that gets read, shared and acted upon takes time and thought to create. It’s not something you can rush up in 10 minutes so if you do plan to blog you need to make time for it. And that doesn’t mean [...]

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How To Hire A Ghost Writer Without Selling Your Soul

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If you want to attract more customers, make more sales and build your reputation, you need a business blog. “Easier said than done” I hear you reply. And it’s true. As a micro business owner you’re already juggling a stack of work, and are probably more than reluctant to take on something else that will [...]

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4 Simple Techniques To Overcome Writer’s Block In Your Micro Business

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How scary is that blank piece of paper? You know you’ve got to get the words out whether it’s for a leaflet, your website or your blog. But somehow they just won’t flow. And it means you get less done while your writing problem takes up time and space in your brain. It’s a common [...]

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How To Get Great Blog Posts If You Have More Money Than Time

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If you run a small or micro business blogging is a good thing. It can establish your authority, attract more traffic, boost your search engine rankings, find more customers and lots of other good stuff. However these benefits only appear if you invest in your blog. And your number 1 priority must be your content. [...]

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10 Crucial Questions To Ask Before You Start Your Blog

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So you’re thinking about launching a shiny new business blog. Great stuff. After all blogging can help you find your next customer, attract organic Google traffic and build and nurture relationships with potential customers. And who doesn’t want some of that? But are you aware that all too many writers quickly get fed up and frustrated? [...]

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Here’s Why Your Micro Business Must Become A Publisher (Like It Or Not)

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Have you noticed there’s a new tone in todays business? In this new age of social media, content marketing and the internet explosion, the way people buy services has changed… for good. These are challenging times. But for those smart micro business owners who adapt and respond to the new world where the customer is [...]

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Are These The Seven Most Important Aspects Of Your Blog Writing?

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Why did you start your business blog? Were you seduced by the promise of lucrative benefits? Did you see it as an opportunity to position yourself as an authority in your niche? Perhaps you understood that one of the best ways to make a sale is by helping. Whatever your reason, if you want results [...]

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Is Your Small Business Website Letting You Down?

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As a small business owner your website is your most valuable marketing tool. It’s your base station. Your online home and the first place potential clients will visit to check you out. But what does your website say about you and your business? Does it actively coax potential customers to pick up the phone, or [...]

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7 Hot Reasons A Business Blog Will Help You Find Your Next Customer

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Do you want to find new customers? I meet many business owners who say this is the thing that most concerns them. After all, finding your next customer is not always easy. It’s hard work attracting new leads and encouraging someone to give your business a closer look. Now if your advertising budget is limited, regular [...]

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