In a nutshell, many businesses are now scrambling to sell their goods and services online as they were reliant on face to face sales pre Covid-19. Ireland, in particular, was believed to be losing billions in online sales to businesses outside of Ireland.

The Trading Online Voucher Scheme is basically to help businesses to start trading online, that previously didn’t (or didn’t have to). The voucher helps small businesses to start or improve their ability to trade online. The funding covers costs for this up to the value of €2,500 (ex VAT). You pay the €2,500 and provide the relevant paperwork and receipts and you will receive 90% back. So, for what would have been a €2,500 investment, you now only invest €250!

Is your business in need of some Marketing SOS? During the Covid-19 crisis there is a significant impact on many businesses. Some are thriving, some have pivoted direction completely and some have been forced to shut. Whatever the status, please do not stop marketing your business!

There is obviously an underlying uncertainty and unease for most business owners. At times like this it is really hard to be creative, particularly when you’re stressed. However, now more than ever, we need to be creative and think differently.

This is something that I am regularly asked by business owners. When I am talking to customers about LinkedIn, they often say either they are on it, but it isn’t working for them. Or, alternatively, that they don’t “need to be” on LinkedIn.

Join me for Social Media Training with hints, tips and tricks! When and Where? On the 27th February, 2020 I am running a half day training workshop in the Glenview Hotel, Wicklow from 8.30 (9am start) to 12.30pm. What will you learn? Lots of hints and tips on the best...

I’m speaking to business owners almost every day. The one thing that most people managing a business social media account struggle with is content. They either don’t know what to post, when to post it or what is appropriate. So here are some tips that I regularly share with businesses:

What did we talk about? Well, listen to the podcast to hear the full interview with Natasha Gillies' "The Irish Business Show" on Dublin City FM!  Jill Lush, our owner, is very passionate about marketing.  She is particularly passionate about having the correct market...