Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
Finding Your Brand Voice: 7 Branding Tips for Small Businesses
For service-based businesses, personal connection and having a distinct and genuine brand voice can be the difference between blending in and standing out. But how do you find this brand
Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Service Design
7 Things an effective marketing message must have
Crafting a compelling marketing message is crucial for attracting and retaining clients. However, it’s possibly the one thing my clients struggle with the most. I know firsthand how challenging it
Content Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Online Marketing
The Ultimate LinkedIn Marketing Guide for Service Businesses
In today’s digital landscape, an effective LinkedIn marketing strategy is essential for service-based professionals and businesses. With millions of users, it offers a unique opportunity for service-based businesses to connect
Content Marketing, Online Marketing, Starting a Business
What to include on a website homepage for a service business
Creating an effective website homepage design and structure is crucial for any service business. It’s often the first impression potential clients have of your small business, making it essential to
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process
3 Things successful businesses do to find consistent clients
If you’re a coach, or consultant, or run a service-based business, you’re well aware that attracting consistent clients isn’t just about luck. It’s about creating compelling marketing that converts your
Marketing Planning, Marketing Tools, Starting a Business
5 Marketing activities that are worth the time and effort
Does even the thought of marketing your service business leave you feeling exhausted? Or are you tired of investing time, energy, and effort in your marketing activities only to feel
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Ways to figure out what type of marketing you should do
Have you ever jumped from one activity to the next because you’re unsure what type of marketing you should be doing? Maybe you tried a particular activity that failed, so
Lead Generation, Service Design, Starting a Business
5 Simple ways to grow your service business faster
If you’re a new business owner who’s finding it hard to grow your service business… Or, if you’ve been at it for a while, but your service business isn’t growing
Lead Generation, Online Marketing, Starting a Business
5 Quick fixes to boost your email list building success
When it comes to email list building, you’ve likely heard advice such as… Quiz lead magnets work the best… sign up for a quiz-building tool to grow your email list
Marketing Strategy, Service Design, Starting a Business
10 Ways to monetise your skills and sell your expertise
Are you finding it hard to monetise your skills, knowledge, and experience so you can create a profitable and sustainable service-based business? Or are you starting to second-guess or doubt
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
3 Marketing mistakes that stop you from getting clients
As a service-based small business owner, you understand the importance of getting clients. However, despite your best lead generation efforts, you may be struggling to get the results you’ve been
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
How to get clarity and confidence about your niche
Are you finding it hard to define and get clarity about your niche? Maybe you’re worried you haven’t chosen the right niche for your service business. Or perhaps you’re feeling
Marketing Strategy, Service Design, Starting a Business
3 Essential research questions every service business should ask
Are you struggling to make sales in your service business? And tired of wasting time launching new services and offers that your clients aren’t seeing value in or are willing
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Ways to get to know your dream clients for your service business
As a service-based business owner, understanding and getting to know your dream clients is critical to the success of your marketing plan. However, it’s not enough to just have a
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Service Design
The secret to attracting the right clients to your service business
Ever wonder why some people successfully attract the right clients to their service businesses? And when I say right clients, I mean the type of clients who see value in
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process
5 Marketing activities to stay visible during quiet times
Have you recently pulled back on your marketing activities because it feels like things are quiet in your small business? Maybe it’s a seasonal effect with less demand for your
Lead Generation, Sales Process, Starting a Business
10 Simple ways to find clients without using social media
Want to find and work with more of your ideal clients? Maybe your business is brand-new, and you’re still looking to build your client list. Or perhaps you’re wanting to
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
7 Ways to increase brand awareness for your service business
Are you looking for ways to increase brand awareness for your service business? Maybe your business is brand-new, and few people have heard of you or your brand. Or perhaps
Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
How to sell your expertise and turn your skills into a business
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I’d love to start a business online and sell my expertise, but I’m just not sure where to start”? And I don’t
Lead Generation, Marketing Planning, Sales Process
5 Signs your marketing plan won’t get you the results you want
If your marketing isn’t working as well as you’d hoped, then it can be a sign that you need to improve your marketing plan. Usually, it doesn’t mean you need
Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
Why setting sales targets is important (And how to do it)
When creating a marketing strategy and plan – so you can attract consistent clients and grow – I want you to know that it’s super important to set sales targets.
Lead Generation, Sales Process
The secret to generating high-quality leads and enquiries
Ever wonder why some people are so successful at generating leads and enquiries? And not just any leads and enquiries! I’m talking about the high-quality client leads and sales enquiries
Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Reasons why you feel stuck when marketing a service business
Feeling stuck when it comes to marketing your service business? And not sure where to start, so you can get unstuck and moving forwards again? Or what steps you should
Lead Generation, Sales Process, Service Design
10 Ways to add a service-based bonus offer to drive sales
Are you struggling to make enough sales in your service business? Or are you not sure where to start when it comes to building a sales promotion and adding a
Lead Generation, Sales Process, Starting a Business
7 Tips to boost your marketing confidence and make more sales
How often have you thought, “I’m just not good at marketing”? And I don’t blame you… Because putting yourself out there and marketing your business can be challenging, especially when
Lead Generation, Sales Process, Starting a Business
How to generate sales leads without using social media
Are you looking for other ways to generate sales leads without social media? Maybe you’re not enjoying spending time on the platforms. Or perhaps you’re feeling disappointed about the results
Lead Generation, Sales Process, Starting a Business
5 Reasons why you’re not booking more discovery calls
Are you struggling when it comes to booking more discovery calls? Even though you feel like you’ve tried almost every marketing strategy out there. Well, you’re not alone! I can
Marketing Strategy, Sales Process, Service Design
5 Tips for communicating a price increase to your clients
Are you wanting to implement a price increase but not sure how to tell your clients? Perhaps you’re struggling to find the right words… Or maybe asking for more money
Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Things every small business marketing plan must have
Not sure where to start when it comes to writing a small business marketing plan for your coaching, consulting, or professional service business? Or what you should include so that
Content Marketing, Marketing Planning, Online Marketing
How to create a content calendar for your service business
So, what is a content calendar, and how do you create one that’s effective for a service business? A content calendar is a strategic schedule of the marketing content you
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Things you must have to create consistent income in your service business
This may surprise you, but I found it hard to create consistent income when I first started my business. Especially in that first year after I quit corporate life. Looking
Marketing Planning, Sales Process, Starting a Business
How bright shiny objects lead to inconsistent sales
If you’re a service-based small business owner, you’ve likely been distracted by “bright shiny objects” at some stage. Maybe it was when you had a great new idea to launch
Lead Generation, Sales Process, Service Design
3 Sales copy tips for creating a sales page that converts
Are you struggling to write sales copy that generates enquiries from your website? Or perhaps you’re generating the wrong type of enquiries from clients who aren’t a good fit or
Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Tips for defining a target market for your service business
Are you finding it difficult when it comes to defining a target market for your service business? Maybe you’re not sure how to narrow down your audience into a more
Lead Generation, Marketing Planning
5 Simple steps to successfully plan a marketing campaign
Not sure where to start or how to plan a marketing campaign? Or did the poor results from your last marketing campaign leave you feeling a little deflated? Designing and
Marketing Strategy, Starting a Business
5 Ways to free up time so you can work on your business
How many times have you thought to yourself, “I just can’t find the time to work ON my business”? And I don’t blame you… Because finding the time to work
Online Marketing, Starting a Business
How to start an online coaching or consulting business
Are you an experienced service professional who’s ready to start an online coaching business? Or sell your consulting services online? But… you’re also not sure where to start? Or, what
Lead Generation, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy
7 Marketing metrics every service business should track
Do you ever get confused when it comes to tracking your marketing metrics? Or have you been quickly overwhelmed when you realised just how many different marketing metrics there are
Lead Generation, Online Marketing
7 Reasons why your lead magnet isn’t working (and how to fix it)
Are you struggling to get people to download your email opt-in or lead magnet? Or is your lead magnet attracting the wrong type of clients (who you don’t really want
Marketing Planning, Starting a Business
15 Lessons from quitting corporate life and starting a business
In 2018, I quit my corporate job and started my online coaching business, My Client Strategy. And, I wanted to share with you some of the lessons I’ve learned from
Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategy
7 Signs it’s time to develop a marketing strategy and plan
Are you wondering whether it’s the right time for you to develop a marketing strategy and plan for your service business? Maybe you’re tired of working with the wrong clients
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy
5 Marketing systems all service businesses need to grow
Marketing your service business is not a once-off task. Yet, I see so many people marketing their service businesses with once-off campaigns and promotional activities they never run again. This
Lead Generation, Marketing Planning, Sales Process
3 Reasons why your lead generation process is not working
When I first started my online coaching business, I struggled with my lead generation process. I was working away at my desk each day, but no matter what I tried,
Content Marketing, Lead Generation
7 Social Media Post Ideas to Sell your Signature Program
Are you short on social media post ideas when it comes to selling your signature program? Or are you worried that if you promote your signature program on social media
Content Marketing, Marketing Planning
How to write a content marketing plan for a service business
So, what is a content marketing plan? And how do you write one that’s effective in helping you to attract your dream clients? Well, a content marketing plan is a
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy
Why your email list is not growing. (And 10 ways to fix it)
Want to grow your email list but not sure where to start? Or are you unsure why your email list is not growing as fast as you would like it
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Sales Process
3 reasons why you are not attracting your ideal clients
Are you struggling to attract your ideal clients? Even though you feel like you’ve tried just about everything when it comes to marketing? Well, you’re not alone! I can tell
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Tools
3 Simple ways to save time on marketing your business
What if I told you I know THREE super simple ways for you to save time on marketing your service business (so you can enjoy the freedom and flexibility you’re
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy
How to create an email list building strategy that works
I don’t know about you, but I thought it looked easy to create an email list building strategy when I first started my business. I just needed to choose an
Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy
How to write a marketing strategy to attract your dream clients
Are you attracting the wrong type of clients to your service business? You know, the ones that you don’t really enjoy working with… Or those who just end up saying