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

Success Tip: The Slight Edge
This episode of Basic Bananas TV is coming to you straight from the Swiss mountains! Franziska is sharing her thoughts about being successful, you are going to love this one! Have you ever wondered what creates success? Why are some people...
Rachel Bourke – Director at Rachel Bourke International & Essential Sales Training
Rachel started her career as the Founder of one of Sydney‘s most successful Personal Fitness Training Companies. At only 22 years of age and within only 1 month of opening the doors, Rachel took this business from 0 to over 40 hrs of PT clients per...
How to deal with ‘haters’ [anti-bullying]
[youtube_sc url=K9K2goGHyzI] In this episode Franziska is talking about a very sensitive topic, something most people don't talk about publicly, yet it seems to affect more business owners than we think: How to deal with 'haters' or people trying...
Business Automation – Database management tips (CRM)
[youtube_sc url=-mlp5Mdq2_0] In today's episode Franziska and Christo are showing you useful database management tips to automate your business. 0: 28 Do you need a database management system? 1: 07 How to manage your business contacts properly in...
3 Productivity Tips – How to Increase Your Productivity
[youtube_sc url=39Jfe4RfPCo] In today's episode Franziska and Christo are sharing three of their favourite productivity tips with you to help you get more done and have more time off! 0: 54 The power of using specific subject lines - putting order...
Basic Bananas Plantation Beach Party
Our Plantation in Narrabeen was full of amazing people yesterday! Thanks to all the great business owners, Clever Bunch rockstars and friends that came along and made this party memorable! We loved celebrating our community, business and amazing...
The Gratitude Principle
[youtube_sc url=RN-uWkkT5Ds] In today's episode Franziska and Christo are talking about 'the Gratitude Principle'. Are you showing your clients that you appreciate them? The more grateful you are for your clients, the more you will attract. Make...
Cath Sutherland, director of Conscious Business
Cath Sutherland is a dynamic Australian businesswoman who began her career as a creative director for radio stations throughout Australia and later worked in events, public relations and national marketing management. In 2000, she established her...
Secret Little Weapon
[youtube_sc url=b23yq6LYk08] In today's episode Franziska and Christo are talking about 'the Gratitude Principle'. Are you showing your clients that you appreciate them? In today's episode Franziska is sharing one of her favourite secret little...