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
Stacey Randell – Manly Chamber of Commerce
Stacey Randell joins us from the Manly Chamber of Commerce. Stacey takes us behind the scenes in a chamber of commerce. Find out whether being part of a chamber could be beneficial for your business growth.
Tania Usher – Founder and Publisher of DARE Magazine
Tania Usher, founder and publisher of DARE talks about how to create a memorable brand, female entrepreneurship and her success secrets. Get DARE for free at www.dareoutloud.com Franziska: Hi and welcome to another Basic...
Small Business Marketing Tip: How to become an expert [WARNING: very funny!]
[youtube_sc url=Thv2p2EsdLc] In this short video tip you will discover how to become an expert or guru in your business. Big WARNING: This must be the funniest video tip I've ever watched! Laughing guaranteed! Discover the steps to become a guru...
Small Business Marketing Tip: Why size doesn’t matter….or does it?
[youtube_sc url=zkRcVGWOt4E] A very interesting take on whether size matters when it comes to small business marketing. We had a big discussion here at Basic Bananas about whether size matters (most girls believe that it doesn't:-)). Our general...
Jared O’Toole – Co-founder of Under30CEO
Meet Jared O'Toole, co-founder of Under30CEO, an online and offline platform covering news, advice, trends and events about early stage businesses. Discover some of the biggest mistakes start up businesses make and why sharing information freely is...
Shellie Hunt – Success is by Design
Discover how you can create success in your own life and business and overcome any self-doubt. Shellie Hunt shares why success is not something that only happens to the lucky or gifted.
Marketing Tip: What is Branding?
[youtube_sc url=LO-glwgWDhE] What is branding? Your business branding is your business identity! In this short video tip we'll have a look at small business branding and what is important to consider to grow your own brand. One of the most...
Fiona Anson and Ali Baker – Owners of ‘HireMeUp‘
Fiona Anson and Ali Baker are the owners of the fastest growing part time job board - ‘HireMeUp‘. They answer the need for businesses looking for part time staff. From small businesses right through to big businesses like Foxtel and Westfield,...
Marketing Tip: How to Create a Joint Venture
[youtube_sc url=fNnmW0cAzFs] What is a joint venture? Great question! A joint venture (or strategic alliance) is an agreement between two or more businesses to help each other attract more clients and expand their businesses. In this video tip you...