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
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...
Brian Sher, CEO of The Fortune Institute
Brian Sher has established himself as a respected pioneer and business growth specialist. He has helped countless businesses grow over a 20 year period including start ups as well as businesses doing tens of millions of dollars per annum. He has an...
Donna Carrier – Owner of Bent On Food
Donna Carrier is the proprietor of Bent on Food Cafe and Regional Produce Store, Bent on Food Cookery School and Bent on Life. She started Bent on Food 7 years ago and the business has grown from strength to strength. Donna grew up in the region on...
Become a ‘web celebrity’
[youtube_sc url=uS6qHgyQM0c] In today's episode Franziska is speaking to one of our gorgeous members who is doing some amazing things in terms of marketing - please meet Angela from the Ambaa Tree. Angela has been a member of Basic Bananas for over...
How to set up Google Places for your business
[youtube_sc url=t6VfLj-mlM0] In this short lesson you will learn how to set up Google Places for your business so you can be found online. Google Places is a fabulous tool and it's completely free! Take five minutes right now to list your business...
Natasha Munasinghe – Co-owner of the Frank Team
Natasha Munasinghe is the co-owner & managing director of FRANK Team – a company whose goal is to help solo business owners take a holiday, and not get stuck working in the business. Through their training programs, they realised that solo...
Managing business growth
[youtube_sc url=hD--dGPX_IQ] In today's show we are sharing a few systems we use to help us manage business growth. One of our favourite tools is our online operations manual where we document every single task, process and activity. It is such a...
Marketing Tip: Small steps, big results
[youtube_sc url=vlEItvhTWmk] Taking small steps every day can lead to BIG results! Join us at Blast-Off (https://www.basicbananas.com/blast-off) to find out which steps to take in your business to get big results. Dates: Melbourne: 5th of March...