The Green Umbrella Marketing Blog
Marketing Blogs For SME business owners and business leaders
Is Your Business Marketing to the 65%?
By Christina Robinson |
Here’s a scenario for you… I have 100 people I’ve swept off the street, 65 of them are in one room, and 35 are in another. You get to pitch your product or service to the people in one of those rooms.
Five Apps That Will Enhance Your Instagram Presence
By Julia Doherty |
Instagram is all about images! If you are uploading vertical images to your business Instagram account then I urge you to stop right now… thank you very much. [I am now singing that song in my head!].
Hang on a minute, I’m just having a micro-moment
By Alice Hickling |
Recently I was asked by my daughter to purchase alien-themed party bags for her favourite toy, Sheepy’s, birthday party; it was Wednesday, and they were needed for Saturday. Sheepy must be about 101 by now as we always seem to be celebrating these occasions.
The Apprentice…You’re Hired!
By Rachael Lovelock |
I always thought that starting a new job would be hard, but it’s not as daunting as I once thought. After moving two hours away from my childhood home to start this apprenticeship, I was worried, to say the least. After doing a year-long course in media makeup, I wasn’t expecting to start an apprenticeship…
Money Isn’t Everything!
By Julia Doherty |
How often have you heard that phrase over the course of your life? I know that I have heard it numerous times. Usually when we have lost a client, or perhaps dented the car (shhh, don’t tell my husband!). But is it true or are we just kidding ourselves?
Five Amazing Ways To Boost Your Productivity
By Sherie Raymond |
No matter how focused on achieving our goals we are, productivity seems to escape us. It’s a common problem among all kinds of professionals. When we are productive we are happier, more satisfied, optimistic and so on. Our days seem to be spent in a good way. But laziness and procrastination seem to set in…
What is The Future of Twitter?
By Julia Doherty |
It is important for Green Umbrella to keep ahead of the game when it comes to all things social media related. Online Marketing is such a fast-moving industry, and it is one reason why I still love what I do. Each week I produce a weekly email of “the latest developments in social media” for…
Three Steps to Customer Excellence
By Kay Buckby |
“Do what you do so well, they will want to see it again, and bring their friends.” – Walt Disney I started my life in training as a customer care trainer. I was chosen because I have a passion for serving others and delivering a great experience to others. These are my reflections on how…
How To Get New Ideas for Your Business
By Julia Doherty |
There is one question that I tend to get asked quite often and that is “How on earth did you think of that?” or “Where did that idea come from?”. I will let you into a secret, there is no such thing as an original idea, but there is such a thing as authenticity. If…
Social Media Analytics: Use Data to Grow Your Business
By Elaine Bennett |
Social media is by far one of the most effective marketing strategies, and it has become an indispensable weapon in any marketer’s arsenal, and rightfully so if we bear in mind that there are more than 3 billion social media users all around the world. This strategy is also cost-effective, which makes it perfect for…
How a Wig and a Leotard Became One of Our Best Sales Strategies
By Julie Futcher |
Do you ever get the feeling that people fear certain phrases coming out of your mouth? I’m pretty certain this is how my team feel when I bound into the office and declare ‘I’ve got an idea!’.
Is Your Productivity Being Threatened By These Distractions?
By Julia Doherty |
We have all read the books such as “Getting Things Done” by David Allen, or “Early to Rise” by Andy Traub, but if you want to be productive during your working day then it’s the little things that you ideally need to pay attention to.