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 Magic of Taking Time Out
Do you know the secret ingredient to building a happy and sustainable team? In this episode of BBTV, Christo shares why there is magic in taking time out from work and how you can gain much more for your business when you add in fun! (0:30) Fun...
Engaging with Social Media
Social media can seem daunting to business owners but it‘s a viable tool that can help you get your customer‘s attention! In this BBTV tip, Christo shares exactly how to use social media as a marketing tool to bring traffic to your website and...
Boost Your Bottom Line
Start the New Year strong with this BBTV hot tip! Cofounder Franziska Iseli shares why getting ahead with holiday campaigns will help boost your sales now and into the new year! (0:39) Add incentives (0:52) Goodies (1:26) Hustle now Want to learn...
S07 EPISODE 50: Marketing trends for 2018
Listen the co-creators of Basic Bananas as they share what‘s been working in the marketing world in 2017 and the trends for 2018. This is a mega episode not to be missed!
Are you a pro or amateur?
Where in your business are you being a pro and where are you being an amateur? In this episode of BBTV, founder Franziska Iseli shares the difference between the two and why it matters to have a pro-like mindset! (1:00) Pro (1:15) Refine your...
S07 EPISODE 49: Apps We Love
12 applications for productivity, improved communication and improved quality of work. Christo is joined by 4 of the Basic Bananas team to share their favourite applications – Julia Brun, Aga Russel, Steffi Stuart and Hanna Metz. These are 12...
How to Manage Your Energy
In this episode of BBTV, founder Franziska Iseli shares a productivity hack on time management and why you should structure your day according to your energy level! (0:40) Morning vs. Night person (2:00) Adjust accordingly (2:40) How do you work...
S07 EPISODE 48: The four-part presentation framework
Discover... How to write powerful presentations The exact framework we use to structure talks and articles. How to have your audience at the edge of their seats Here is to creating ripple effects of brilliance for business owners around the globe!...
Prioritizing Tasks for Business Growth
In this episode of BBTV, Christo shares a business growth tip all the way from Joshua Tree, California! Prioritizing what to do in your business can seem overwhelming at times but Christo shares the steps to categorizing tasks and putting them to...