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

Marketing for Non-Profits with Chantelle Bazerghi
In this episode Franziska speaks with Clever Bunch member, Chantelle Bazerghi from Asylum Seeker Resource Centre in Melbourne, about marketing for non-profits. Chantelle walks us through what marketing strategies she has applied for more growth...
How to get the most out of your blogging- with Camille Blythe
In this episode Franziska talks with Genius Bunch member, Camille Blythe, owner of Brilliant Business Blogging about the importance of blogging for your business and staying true to your brand‘s voice. Camille walks us through five questions...
Marketing Tip: Should you outsource your marketing?
In this episode of Basic Bananas TV Christo answers one of the most commonly asked questions. Should you outsource your marketing? Want more from Basic Bananas? Join a half day workshop: click here Subscribe to our podcast: click here Free self...
Innovation Thinking – with Nils Vesk
In this episode Franziska talks with Nils Vesk about how to think more innovatively. Nils walks through the four stage of the innovation cycle you can apply in your own business.
How to find the best talent to join your team – with Simone Guild
In this episode Franziska talks with Simone Guild from Potentchi8 about how to find the right talent for your team, what questions to ask in an interview and how to write a great job ad.
Video Marketing and The Tools to Use with Christo Hall
In this episode Christo Hall shares smart ways to use video in your marketing, whether it‘s for an opt in thank you video, video blog, product promotion, welcome video or content delivery video. Christo also shares the tools to use and some of his...
Entrepreneur Tip: Continuous Improvements
In this episode of Basic Bananas TV Franziska talks about one of the main responsibilities entrepreneurs have in their businesses – to continually improve on things! Want more from Basic Bananas? Join a half day workshop: click here Subscribe to...
Defining Success – with Franziska Iseli
In this episode Franziska, co-founder of Basic Bananas talks about defining success. What does success mean to you?
Why it‘s bad to compare yourself – with Franziska Iseli
In this episode Franziska talks about why it is not a good idea to compare yourself with others and how it can have a negative effect on your business. Franziska also discusses what you can do instead to increase the happy vibes in your business.