Louise Brogan

In my A_Z of top tips R stands for Referrals. Many will be familiar with the practice of asking for referrals in business networking groups but do you have a process for asking your existing and past clients for referrals? Here are my 5 tops tips on referrals. 1. When asking your business connections be specific about who you want to be introduced to. This makes it easy for other business owners to identify who they know 2. When asking your clients to refer you make sure they know what a good referral looks like 3. Have a referral system that you can run easily and consistently 4. Be appreciative of referrals and recommendations you receive. Say 'Thank You' - remember people don't have to do it. 5. Return the favour - recommend and refer people you know to businesses you trust #businessowners #success #businessdevelopment

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Today's BlueSky social media blog is about the ease of verifying your @handle I explain the importance of this to brands including companies and individuals own brand, and a step by step image guide to verifying your @handle domain. Have a read and let me know if this was useful https://lnkd.in/e7R75kZU #BlueSky #SocialMedia #HowTo #QuickGuide #Twitter #X #eXodus

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If your marketing is all over the place and you're not getting the results you want or need, let's chat. I help clients transform their approach to marketing - replacing chaos and overwhelm with structure and confidence. Drop me a DM or book a quick call and see how I can help you finish 2024 strong 💪🏼 #marketingcoach #marketingstrategist #marketingmentor

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How profitable is your business? You're unsure? Use this FREE business profit calculator which calculates how valuable your business is. Think about your lead generation process – do you measure where your leads come from, and how valuable they are? #ianthecoach #businesscoach #marketing #success #actioncoachuk https://lnkd.in/e_iYMGxu

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“Focus on acquiring new clients to grow your business.” This advice doesn't work. ❌ Here's why 👇 Why? Because chasing new clients without nurturing existing ones is like filling a leaky bucket. 🪣 You bring in new clients, but you lose just as many through the cracks. Building strong client relationships is more than just good business practice—it's the foundation of a thriving business. Instead of solely focusing on acquiring new clients, I did this: ✅ 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Maintained consistent and personalised communication with clients. Automated follow-ups and reminders ensured clients always felt valued and remembered. 📞 ✅ 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: Generated personalised messages and content tailored to each client's unique needs and preferences. This helped in creating a genuine connection and made clients feel understood and appreciated. 💌 ✅ 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Organised and tracked all client interactions in one place. This helped in keeping all client data, communications, and feedback easily accessible, making it easy to refer back and follow up on important points. 📚 ✅ 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴: Developed a habit of anticipating client needs and proactively addressing potential issues before they became problems. Regular check-ins and updates ensured that clients felt supported and their concerns were swiftly addressed. 🔍 ✅ 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁: Even when faced with challenges, maintaining open and honest communication helped navigate tough times. Clients who trust you are more forgiving and open to finding solutions together. Trust builds loyalty, and loyal clients are more likely to stay and refer others. 🤝 In a nutshell, just start by focusing on strengthening your client relationships to enhance retention. By investing in your existing clients, you not only reduce acquisition costs but also create a robust foundation for long-term success. Strong client relationships lead to trust, loyalty, and long-term partnerships, transforming your professional services firm into a thriving business. 🌟 DM me to learn more 👇 #innovation, #creativity, #business, #entrepreneurship, #customerrelations

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A logical step for a business owner is to grow their business. There are many challenges along the way, and a lot of these can be overcome using a Virtual Assistant. How? 🖐 I'm Sophie and as a Virtual Assistant, I can: ✅ Create content and manage your social media ✅ Manage your diary and inbox ✅ Take care of email marketing campaigns Are you interested in finding out more? Get in touch so we can discuss your needs and HELP you grow your business.😀 #FTLVirtualSupport #VirtualAssistant #SocialMedia #Administration #EmailMarketing

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Whatever your line of business, your website is important. If you’re in e-commerce, your website is your primary route for online sales. If you’re a service-based business, your website is where potential customers will go to learn about your company and services and make enquiries. But it’s not enough to just have a great website. You need to have traffic reaching your website. And one of the most important channels for driving traffic is organic search. The higher you rank in the organic search results, the more likely people will find your site when they search for keywords related to your products or services So, it’s important that you optimise your site for search engines using Search Engine Optimisation (SEO). Read More:  https://lnkd.in/eeF_7bs5 #blog #seo #websitedeveloper 

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Did you know that investing in learning and development for your people can boost your business performance, productivity and profitability? 📈 According to the latest market data from Statistics Isle of Man, the Isle of Man economy grew by 3.5% in 2022, driven by sectors such as e-business, professional services and construction. These sectors also reported higher levels of employee satisfaction, engagement and retention, thanks to their investment in learning and development programmes. 🌟 But learning and development is not just about training courses. It's about creating a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and growth for your people. It's about identifying the skills gaps and needs of your organisation and finding the best solutions to address them. It's about empowering your people to take ownership of their own development and supporting them along the way. 🙌 That's where I can help. At Rock Consulting, I am an expert in learning and development for businesses both on the Isle of Man and further afield, across a variety of sectors. I can help you with budgeting, skills mapping and development plans for your people. I can also offer you innovative ways to develop your people and provide additional support through coaching and mentoring. 🤝 If you are interested in learning more about how I can help you grow the skills in your business, please contact me at www.rockconsulting.online or kelley@rockconsulting.online . I would love to hear from you to learn more about your development needs, over a coffee perhaps. ☕

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Anchoring your pricing can revolutionise how clients perceive value, leading to more profitable engagements. This isn’t just about numbers; it’s about strategically setting expectations and leveraging client psychology. Here’s how you can begin to implement higher pricing using anchoring: Understand your worth: Start by asking yourself, what can your agency be the absolute best at in the world, and who exactly can you provide this unparalleled value to? This clarity can help craft a powerful niche and a compelling value proposition. Offer three pricing tiers: Introduce three pricing options for your services. Ensure the highest-priced option sets an anchor, making the middle option appear more valuable (which is the price you want your prospect to select). This technique doesn’t just provide choice; it signifies sophistication and thoughtfulness in your pricing strategy. Engage in candid fee conversations: Regularly review and openly discuss pricing with your clients. This isn't just about keeping pace with rising costs, but about reinforcing the value you’re delivering. Create these dialogues as opportunities for collaboration rather than contention. Shifting from selling time to selling value can realign your client relationships, fostering trust and amplifying your agency’s revenue potential. The journey to consistent profitability and sustainability starts here. Have you used anchoring techniques before? I'd love to hear your experiences. #MarketingAgencies #ValuePricing #BusinessSustainability #AgencyGrowth

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What Business Hurdles Are Slowing You Down? Running a business often feels like juggling a million tasks at once, but you don’t have to do it all alone! I can help clear the hurdles, giving you more time to focus on growth and innovation. 👉 Are you spending hours on admin instead of client work? 👉 Struggling to keep up with emails, scheduling, or social media? 👉 Losing track of invoices, project deadlines, or customer follow-ups? Whatever your hurdles, I can streamline your processes and provide the support you need! Let’s chat about what’s slowing you down and find ways to get your time back. Drop a comment or DM, or reach out directly at helen.pugh@flexassist.co.uk 📩 #virtualassistant #smallbusinesshelp #streamlineyourwork #businesssupport #FlexAssist #entrepreneursupport #smallbusiness #BusinessSupportServices #PropertyManagementExpert #FreelanceBusinessSupport #UKBusinessSolutions #SocialMediaManagement #BusinessServices #PropertyManagementSupport #SmallBusinessSupport #FreelanceProfessional #BusinessGrowthSolutions #TailoredBusinessServices #RemoteBusinessSupport #ProfessionalPropertyServices #OfficeManagement #EfficientBusinessSolutions #ExpertBusinessAssistance #LocalBusinessSupport #CoverSolutions #AdminSupport #BusinessEfficiency #FreelancerUK #BusinessSupportSpecialist #BusinessExpert #GotYouCovered #GetInTouch #Business #BusinessOwner

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Are you finding it difficult to manage your business’s social media presence? It’s a full-time job in itself! As a virtual marketing assistant, I specialise in supporting businesses build a cohesive and engaging social media strategy that drives results. Here’s what I can do for you: 💡 Content creation and curation 💡 Scheduling and automation 💡 Audience engagement 💡 Analytics and reporting 👉 Book a free consultation today to explore how I can support your marketing needs. 📞07903 301061 📧hello@giraffeva.co.uk 🖱giraffeva.co.uk #SocialMediaStrategy #VirtualAssistant #DigitalMarketing #VirtualMarketing #BrandBuilding #BusinessGrowth #FreelanceMarketing

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How many ways do you generate leads for your business? As a rule of thumb, you should have at least 10 different lead generation methods operating at any one time. For example: - your website (updated regularly) - social media (posting regularly) - email marketing - networking - PR - referral programme - paid advertising - strategic sponsorship - strategic product placement - special offers promoted to defined market segments How many ways do you bring leads into your business? What are your go-to methods? #leadgeneration #businessgrowth #toptip #keynotekevin

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Why your voice isn't reaching the right people... You need to improve your content This Tuesday at 9:00 p.m. UK time, we're here to guide you through the noise. Join us for a heartfelt session on content creation. You'll learn to craft messages that resonate with authenticity, drawing in those who are waiting for someone just like you. It's about making your mark in a way that feels true to who you are. The benefits? You'll walk away with the confidence to share your story and the skills to make sure it's heard. You'll see the ripple effect of genuine content—more engagement, more connections, and more opportunities. Not joining us could mean another week of wondering what could have been. Your potential is immense, and it's time for it to be recognized. In the first comment, you'll find a link to a recording to our last Masterclass, a session that left everyone inspired. It's not just about being seen—it's about being remembered. Let's make this Tuesday the start of something bigger than each one of us. It's all about the power of community and getting better together. IT'S completely complementary... If you want to - network with incredible people - improve your copywriting with AI - learn some incredible content strategies To ultimately get more inbound ideal leads Strategies that we used to get 18 high quality inbound leads within the last 2 weeks Then this LinkedIn Academy is for you. Any more tips on how to craft impactful content? Thoughts and opinions? PS... The Social Tiger is here to help succeed in regards to your copywriting and helping you develop a more impacting Content Strategy If this seems just a little bit interesting to you don't hesitate to join us DM or comment "impact" to learn how to craft more impactful content and we will be more than happy to send you the zoom link for the session.

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