National Days – July 2018
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Struggling to concentrate and come up with content ideas? Don’t worry, we’re here to help! With all these heatwaves, comes July. The second half of the year and the month the...
View ArticleIGTV – new Instagram app
Have you been on to Instagram recently and noticed a little TV icon at the top of the page? Have you clicked to see what it is? For those of you whose answer is no, we’ve written this blog to explain...
View ArticleNational Days – August 2018
The summer break, more festivals and another bank holiday – say hello (and give a sweaty high-five) to August! We love August – it’s the height of summer and there’s so much on. We’ve been very lucky...
View ArticleTop 10 Digital Marketing Profiles to Follow on Social Media
Whether you’re looking to get to grips with social media or trying to stay on top of the latest digital marketing trends, finding the best sources of information can be a task in itself. You may even...
View ArticleNational Days – September 2018
Is it that time already? Back to school, and the start of a new season! Does your scheduled content reflect this? If you need some pointers, or inspiration for September, then read on… Do you pay...
View ArticleThe Importance of CTAs
You’ve written scintillating copy, designed a creative and imaginative leaflet, posted a funny and informative blog… but you’ve not included a CTA. A phone number, a link, an email address; nothing...
View Article30-day reconnection – forced maybe, worthwhile definitely
I had the pleasure of attending the Natural Materials Innovation Conference, a Chamber of Commerce event in October last year. A distant memory now! The event was fascinating and offered a real insight...
View ArticleDo we really need more time or should it be more energy?
So many times I hear the words, ‘I need more hours in the day’ or ‘I need to clone myself.’ I say it myself, but do we? What if we looked after ourselves in a way that our energy levels were...
View ArticleWhat is holding you back?
February is Boost your Self-Esteem Month. Is it time to top up your levels? Impostor syndrome, procrastination, comparing yourself to others or self-criticism. The list is long. At some point in our...
View Article12 years in business
Despite the freezing cold snap and ongoing lockdown restrictions February marks a huge milestone for Market Avenue Limited (MAL). My wonderful little business turns 12 years old! MAL was born from a...
View ArticleHow well do you know your clients?
Last weekend I went on a hike with my partner to Burwardsley Woods in Cheshire. It’s beautiful and I’ve been there many times. But this time was different. Quite by chance we discovered a huge cave...
View ArticleDo you address different personality types in your copy?
Last bank holiday Monday I visited the B-29 ‘over exposed’ crash site in the Peak District. It was an equally sad yet inspiring experience. On reflection, this experience made me think about different...
View ArticleCut the waffle – keep to the point with professional copyediting
The expression ‘on point’ defines perfection and relevance – and in terms of content and professional copyediting keeping on point is just as much a reflection of excellence. Potential customers are...
View ArticleFAQS: The answer your website’s been looking for
Potential clients will have questions – and lots of them – so providing the answers on your website will take you closer to a sale, but how do you achieve this without information overload? The answer...
View ArticleI’m repelling technology – is it a lesson for life and in business?
Everything happens for a reason and when the universe is trying to tell you something, there's only one answer: LISTEN. As it's National Storytelling Week I thought I'd share a recent true story to...
View ArticleA Jack of All or a Master of Niche – Your Energy Levels Will Tell You
Is Time Management or Energy Management More Important? The post A Jack of All or a Master of Niche – Your Energy Levels Will Tell You appeared first on Copywriting and proofreading in Staffordshire.
View ArticleFinding Your Inner Storyteller – Are You Out Of Alignment
Is Time Management or Energy Management More Important? The post Finding Your Inner Storyteller – Are You Out Of Alignment appeared first on Copywriting and proofreading in Staffordshire.
View ArticleHave you been P.I.S. P.O.U.R? I know I have – and here’s why
Being P.I.S. P.O.U.R. is the cause of many sales and marketing struggles for business owners I’m not a mindset coach or counsellor. I’m a Storypreneur (more on why I chose that title in another...
View Article9 International Virtual Missions – 3500 Miles – 61 Days –£7000 Goal
Nine willing (or not so willing) souls have been rallied around and roped in for a mammoth two-month fitness and fundraising challenge for St. James's Place Charitable Foundation - and I've agreed to...
View ArticleClose Encounter with the Spirit World – Stories with a Hidden Message
In my early 20s, I had a close encounter. Whether or not you believe in spirits, ghosts or a non-human world doesn't matter in the grand scheme of things. But this story might offer a thoughtful take...
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