Basic Bananas Journal
The latest tips from the Basic Bananas team
How to stop your emails from going to spam
5 reasons to keep people subscribed and opening your emails Your email database is next year’s sales. It’s your potential to generate sales with just a few emails. It’s more valuable than your bank account and will actually fill your bank account sustainably if your leads are all nurtured well. Read more
Pique your (P)interest | A quick guide to Pinterest marketing strategy
What’s Pinterest? Founded by internet entrepreneurs Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp in 2009 (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) Read more
How to choose thebest email marketing software for your business
If only email marketing software were created equal, then this would be a no-brainer. When considering cost, learning curve, unique features and customer support, there’s just so much to think about. Read more
The Simple Planning Exercise That Will Change Your Business in 2020
So, let's talk about this simple planning exercise that will change your business in 2020 Hyper-focus Clarity BIG action Grab a pen and paper and ask yourself the following questions: KEEP: What's working in your business? STOP: What's not working...
S10 EPISODE 36: The Campaign Map – How to create successful Facebook advertising campaigns
Facebook and Instagram advertising can be very effective for small businesses, yet most business owners are wasting a lot of money on advertising campaigns that don‘t work because they don‘t have a proper ad strategy in place. In this episode, you...
The Six Simple Rules That Will Make Your Meetings More Productive AND Effective
Unproductive meetings can be very painful! Here are six simple rules every business owner must do to make their meetings more effective: Ask who REALLY needs to be there? ALWAYS have an agenda Make them SHORTER when possible Schedule at EXACT...
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S10 EPISODE 35: [Entrepreneurs in the spotlight] How to get your website onto the first page on Google
Please meet Peter Bickerton, serial entrepreneur, passionate scuba diver, generous soul, and the co-founder of Gungahlia First Aid and Supplies. His mission is to help more people and in this Entrepreneurs in the spotlight episode, he is doing...
How to Rethink Your Business Strategy and Business Model: The 3 Questions To Ask Yourself
“Never waste a good crisis” Winston Churchill was pretty spot on with this sentiment. Right now is a great time to rethink, refresh, and readjust your business strategy and business model. Ask yourself the following questions: Strategy: How can...
S10 EPISODE 34: How to grow your business using Linkedin – Part 2
Linkedin is one of the most under-estimated and under-utilized social media networks out there. Very few people know how to truly leverage using Linkedin for business. In this episode, you will discover... How to use your Linkedin company profile...
BIRD’S EYE VIEW – THE 4 ELEMENTS YOU MUST REVIEW IN YOUR BUSINESS
Now is the best time to get perspective on your business and review everything. Here are four questions to ask yourself this week: Who are your worst customers? Who are your best customers? Who are your worst team members? Who are your best team...
S10 EPISODE 33: How to grow your business using Linkedin – Part 1
Linkedin is one of the most under-estimated and under-utilized social media networks out there. Very few people know how to truly leverage using Linkedin for business growth. In this episode, you will discover... How Linkedin could become one of...
The Customer Wow Model to Blow People’s Minds
The Customer Wow Model is one of the best frameworks to blow people's minds and create raving fans. In this video, Franziska shares... The importance of revisiting your customer touchpoints. How you can apply this epic model in your own business....