We share our experiences and tips for small businesses to break into international trade. Read the blog on Leeds City Region Enterprise Partnership website here. If you would like support to explore new markets and seek out exciting business opportunities overseas, click here to browse support from the LEP and their partners.
Catherine Manthorpe works at the University of Hertfordshire and after attending a one-day Training Gateway course on ‘how to develop a social media strategy’, led by Victoria Tomlinson, founder and chief executive of Northern Lights PR , has become very interested in how social media can be used by academics to extend the reach of … Reaching out to wider audiences – how to help researchers develop effective social media strategies
I have helped charities for most of my life – it’s how I got into PR! It is always a challenge to deliver all the things you want with limited resources; usually people and money. But in this last month I have spotted a number of opportunities that charities are missing entirely. First the issues, … 7 ways for charities to increase membership
Blogs have been a recognised marketing tool for a number of years now and I’d argue they are the most powerful way of promoting your business today. They’re also a hugely cost effective way for generating new business and raising awareness of your expertise or offer. Despite this, many businesses still aren’t making use of … Nine reasons why your business should be blogging
Content marketing, blogging and social media are all now recognised as hugely important tools for businesses looking to acquire new customers, target key individuals and build relationships. However, this new digital marketing landscape is awash with confusing terms, acronyms and jargon. In this latest blog, I aim to provide some quick and simple explanations to … A-Z of social media – 120 glossary definitions for content marketing and social media
How should you write your LinkedIn profile? First person – I am the UK’s leading authority on … Or Third person – John Smith is the UK’s leading authority on … There is no definitive right or wrong answer and we frequently debate the pros and cons of both. I would … LinkedIn profiles – first or third person?!
Yes, it’s a bold headline and I suspect I’m now going to be bombarded by SEO specialists who will, quite rightly, condemn me for such a sweeping statement. However, content marketing – or writing quality and regular articles for online platforms – is becoming increasingly important to the success of a business. Even the most … SEO is dead – content marketing is king!
Back in April I talked about how Periscope could benefit business as it was launched to the world. This new live video streaming app from the people at Twitter allows anybody in the world to broadcast what they are doing live, simply by using a mobile phone to film events. It’s proved to be a … How can businesses use live video apps like Periscope?
Customer questions are key when it comes to improving your Google search ranking and creating content for your website and social media channels. This latest video blog (vlog) from Northern Lights communications director Ben Pindar is in response to a question he’s faced on numerous occasions. Our recent research into how professional service firms are … How do I get my business found on Google?
