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

How to Market Yourself Effectively

How to Market Yourself Effectively

In this episode of BBTV, cofounder Christo Hall answers the common question we receive, “What do I say in my marketing?” Christo shares two brilliant ways that you can market yourself without having to talk about yourself!   (0:35) Get people...

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Turning Self-Doubt into Self-Doing!

As business owners we all experience moments of self-doubt and sometimes even envy. In this episode of BBTV, Franziska chats with our USA partner, Sue Izzo, about how you can adjust your mindset and reflect a positive outlook on life and business!...

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The Three Keys to Personalization

The Three Keys to Personalization

We have a very special guest and surprise for you! Sue Izzo joins us all the way from the USA and has come to be our Basic Bananas USA partner! In this episode, Sue gives us three remarkable tips on personalizing future business connections so that...

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Why You Need to Have a Rainy Day Fund!

Why You Need to Have a Rainy Day Fund!

In this episode of BBTV, Franziska Iseli shares a lesson she recently learned from a long-time business owner. This lesson of having a rainy day fund not only can help you when you are down but can help transform your business at its lowest...

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