13 March 2025

10/52 Social Media: Post Quality Consistently

KEY CONCEPT: The frequency of social media posting for a small business owner depends on several factors, including the platform, the type of content you're sharing, and your business's capacity to maintain a consistent presence. However, a general guideline can help you balance staying visible and not overwhelming your audience.
6 March 2025

9/52 Five Brilliant Research Strategies for Business Growth

Key concept: The key to identifying new opportunities for growth is staying informed about your industry, understanding customer needs, and continually analysing your competitors. Additionally, combining quantitative research (like surveys) with qualitative research (like customer interviews) provides a more complete picture of market trends and potential gaps for your business to fill.
20 February 2025

7/52 Event Sponsorship and Hosting: 4 Strategies to Maximise Business Growth

KEY CONCEPT:  Hosting and sponsoring local events can be powerful tools for generating leads, enhancing brand visibility, and strengthening community ties. However, success requires a strategic approach beyond simply funding an event. They are seldom one-off events, so careful planning pays dividends in the long run.
13 February 2025

6/52 Networking: 5 Tips for Powerful Growth

Key concept: For small business owners and entrepreneurs, building a strong professional network is not just a nice-to-have - it’s critical for raising brand awareness, reaching new audiences, and staying up to date with industry trends. A well-nurtured network can be the key to unlocking new opportunities, whether it’s finding potential clients, collaborators, or mentors who can provide valuable insights and guidance.
23 January 2025

3/52 Four Components to a Winning Content Marketing Strategy

Key concept: The primary goal of a strategic marketing plan is to ensure your content reaches the intended audience, giving them a personalised, engaging experience and ultimately driving them to conversions (sales) by consistently and effectively engaging with them.

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Urgent 24/7 Crisis Support

  • If you’re experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of self-harm, please get in touch with the Samaritans for support. The call is free; please dial 116 123 to speak directly to a counsellor or visit their website at www.samaritans.org. They are open 24/7/365.
  • If someone is in immediate danger of harming themselves or others, please ring 999
  • To find a local NHS urgent mental health helpline for adults and young people, please phone 111 and ask for the Mental Health option. Or visit www.nhs.uk/service-search/mental-health/find-an-urgent-mental-health-helpline. Help is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You’ll speak to a local NHS mental health service professional if you call. They can discuss your current mental health needs and provide access to further support if needed. Calls to NHS urgent mental health helplines are free.
  • Papyrus HOPELINEUK 0800 068 4141 For children and young people under the age of 35 who are experiencing thoughts of suicide. For anyone concerned that a young person could be thinking about suicide. Call: 0800 068 4141 Text: 07860039967 Email: pat@papyrus-uk.org Opening hours: 9 am-midnight every day of the year (Weekends and Bank Holidays included) www.papyrus-uk.org</li
  • CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) call 0800 58 58 58, 5 pm – midnight, 365 days a year. https://www.thecalmzone.net/

Other support organisations:

    • AMPARO Support for anyone affected by suicide in Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Portsmouth areas. Call 0330 0889255 or visit www.amparo.org.uk <
    • CHILDLINE 0800 1111
    • CRUSE Bereavement Care 0808 808 1677 (9 – 5 weekdays) • Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide 0300 111 5065 (9 am – 9 pm)
    • GamCare problem gambling support (yours or someone elses)  phone: 08006446668, visit: www.gamcare.org.uk/SouthEast email: southeastreferrals@gamcare.org.uk 
    • MIND 0300 123 3393 (9 – 5 weekdays)
    • SOLENT MIND  www.solentmind.org.uk
    • YOUNG MINDS PARENT SUPPORT 0808 802 5544 (9.30 – 4 pm weekdays)
    • THE HUB OF HOPE hubofhope.co.uk

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