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

Deb Carr – Founder of Voxy Lady
Deb Carr is a successful business owner and the founder of Voxy Lady, Australia's only women's speaker bureau. In this episodes Deb shares her business insights. Franziska: Welcome to another Basic Bananas podcast show. Today...
Marketing Tip: How to Fill Your Room
[youtube_sc url=70oza1JvZow] Running a workshop or seminar is one of the best strategies for a small business owner to attract more clients. But how do you fill a room? A lot of our clients often ask us how to get people to come to their events so...
Mandy Holloway – Courageous Leaders
Mandy Holloway, an expert in leadership skills, has been a successful business owner for over a decade. Her business Courageous Leaders helps people awaken the leader within. In this episode Mandy shares how you can become a courageous leader!...
Marketing Tip: How to Create Your Ideal Life
[youtube_sc url=jNzSJz9qToc] Do you sometimes dream about working from a remote beach, sitting in a hammock, sipping your favourite cocktail while making business calls? In this video tip you will discover how to create your ideal life around your...
Debra Jarvis
Debra specialises in Feng Shui principles to help people turn their offices and workplaces into a powerhouse for success. Debra has succeeded against the odds and in this interview shares her secrets to success in over twelve years in business....
Marketing Tip: Marketing Planning is Important
[youtube_sc url=DKRTSqT6P9w] In this video marketing tip you will discover the most important ingredients to creating your marketing strategy. Having a marketing plan is crucial for any small business to succeed. The good news is that it doesn't...
Peta Simpson – Founder of New Staff Solutions
Peta Simpson founded New Staff Solutions 2 months after a redundancy and quickly grew her business to 9 staff. Learn the secrets of a HR professional. A must for all small business owners looking to grow.
Marketing Tip: Is Online Marketing Dead?
[youtube_sc url=nVs2b6-w7Z8] What's all this hype about online marketing being dead for small businesses? Even though online marketing has changed and is still changing fast, it is still an amazing way to market your small business and gain...
JB Glossinger – Founder of morningcoach.com and world famous personal development coach
Our special guest today is JB Glossinger, the founder of morningcoach.com, the world's largest 'real time' personal development resource on the web. Discover how to find your true passion, the importance of being authentic and real and why...