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

3 Quick Hacks for Small Business Owners
In this episode of Basic Bananas TV Franziska and Christo chat to Dale Beaumont, the founder of Business Blueprint at his studios. Dale shares three valuable hacks for business owners you will love! Want more from Basic Bananas? Join a half day...
How to Use a Book to Increase Sales and Insider Tips – Tom Corson- Knowles
In this interview best selling author Tom Corson-Knowles shares how to create a book in very little time and how to then use that book to generate huge exposure and increase your sales. Tom openly shares how he has generated amazing results for not...
The most effective digital marketing strategies right now – with Greg Cassar
In this episode Franziska speaks with digital marketing strategist, Greg Cassar. Greg shares the most effective online marketing channels that are working right now. Find out where to find your market, how to get them to come to your websites...
Video Tip: The One Thing
In this episode of Basic Bananas TV Franziska talks about a question she used to ask herself to avoid overwhelm and to learn something new from every situation. Maybe you want to try it on also! Want more from Basic Bananas? Join a half day...
Professional Surfing Mindset Applied to Business with Christo Hall
In this episode Christo shares mindset lessons he learned from professional surfing which apply to business. There are common traits, which the most successful entrepreneurs have, and ways in which they deal with situation and focus. This...
Marketing Tip: Be known for something
In order to stand out in a crowded market, you really need to be known for something. We‘ve got three questions for you to help you find out what you want to be known for. 00:55s What are you really good at? 01:02s What makes you unique? 01:15s Why...
How to re-position your business to wow your clients – Interview with Crystal Petzer
In this episode Franziska talks to Crystal Petzer, the founder of Office Shed on how she‘s changed the positioning of her brand and created an incredible customer experience.
Systems for Marketing, Sales and Delivery – Christo Hall
In this episode Christo shares ideas for increasing the growth of your business without increasing your ‘to do‘ list. There are systems, which need to be put in place to be able to create a bigger impact with constantly having to personally do...
How to manage your never-ending ‘to do list‘ with a free tool
As a business owner you probably have a very long ‘to do‘ list with things you need to get done written in different lists. Let‘s get them organized! In this episode Franziska shares her two favourite productivity hacks she‘s implemented over the...