Comments on: 5 Marketing Lessons From The Festive Season

By: davidbaer

davidbaer — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 06:56:55 +0000

What I like about small business owners is that they are not afraid to take huge risks and lay it all on the line. But, I agree they do need a lot of help with their marketing. I think having them go the social media and email route is not only the least expensive but its also the most effective. Thanks for the stats!
With Facebook and Twitter being among the leaders of the Social networks, marketing as a small business is being transformed..
Respondents according to the Vertical Response survey appear to need some differentiation with the use of SE marketing and Social media Marketing

By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:55:54 +0000

Hi Sarah,

Sorry for late reply (computer has been down). Reading your comment about wanting to enjoy the day and applying this to our business is very true.

I think it is our mindset and you use the word enjoy instead of “chore” when planning your business puts it in a new light. Best wishes for the new year.

Susan

By: Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:54:28 +0000

Hi Susan,

You made a great point about planning ahead. I try to do it at Christmas simply because I want to enjoy the day. You’ve just made me realise spending a little extra time planning for my business will help me increase my overall enjoyment at work. I love what I do but when deadlines start to pile up, it’s not so fun.

Have a busy 2010. It’s what I’m planning on.

By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 19:55:06 +0000

Hi Niall,

You are right about having a marketing plan. I think it helps ensure you meet your deadlines as you have done the thinking up front and know the steps to take. To me it just makes life easier.

Thanks for your comment and all the best for a terrific 2010.

Regards, Susan

By: Niall Devitt

Niall Devitt — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 12:54:37 +0000

Hi Susan, nice article! its so easy to push out deadlines at this time of year but as you say it is important that we find ways to meet them. Taking some time out to create a marketing plan for 2010 is a must do for any business. Best wishes for the new year. Regards, Niall

By: uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 09:06:51 +0000

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By: BizSugar.com

BizSugar.com — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 07:29:08 +0000

5 Marketing Lessons From The Festive Season …

One of the best things about marketing is that you can gain ideas from a variety of areas and the festive season is one of them. After a hectic year for many of you this is the last week before taking a well deserved break.

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By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:17:59 +0000

Works fine now.

By: Ensha Reiya

Ensha Reiya — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 22:14:28 +0000

I think I fixed that link now. Miss typo. Thanks Ensha

By: Susan Oakes

Susan Oakes — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:51:50 +0000

Hi Ensha,

Thanks for your comment and it’s funny but with immovable deadlines like Christmas or something that is really important we somehow find a way to meet them.

Hope you enjoy your festive season.

Susan

By: Ensha Reiya

Ensha Reiya — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:32:40 +0000

Hi Susan
Good info, I especially like the reminder to not push out deadlines at this time of year, as tempting as it seems.

Cheers Ensha

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