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

Marketing Tip: How to Create an Email Newsletter
[youtube_sc url=82RpehkJI5Q] In this marketing tip you will learn how to make sure your eNewsletters work. How to get your target market to open your eNewsletterl and read it. How to engage your readers. How to add value with your newsletters. And...
Siimon Reynolds – Highly Successful Entrepreneur and High Achiever
Siimon Reynolds grew one of his businesses to 6000 staff within 8 years. In this interview he shares his favourite marketing strategies and why people fail.
Marketing Tip: Listening to Your Target Market
[youtube_sc url=IU0q5EkFHQg] Are you listening to your target market? Or are you listening to your own 'rock n roll'? It's so important to listen to your market by asking questions and doing research so you can give them what they want. Also ask...
Bec Derrington – Founder of SourceBottle Shares How to Get Free Exposure
In this episode, Bec Derrington shares her success secrets to gaining exposure for your business using PR. Franziska: Welcome back to the Basic Bananas podcast. Today we have a very interesting guest, Rebecca Derrington who is the...
Stacey Currie – Author of ‘The Rich Get Richer, The Poor Can too‘ and director of Brand Print Australia
A truly inspiring interview with a very successful young business woman. If you think you‘ve had a tough journey listen to this interview. Stacey has an amazing story or challenge and triumph.
Business Blast Off Series
If you are looking to grow your business and want to attract clients online then this FREE webinar series is a must for you. The series of 3 classes will cover online marketing strategies, taking you step by step through setting up a fully...
Tim Pharo from Pharo Cleaning speaks openly about his success in business
The tips and tricks to business success from Tim Pharo of Pharo Cleaning. Learn tips for growing your business, marketing your business and managing your team from an expert. Tim Pharo speaks openly about what has assisted him to grow a successful...
Eden Connell from Zoom in with Eden Interviewed by Basic Bananas
Inspiring entrepreneur Eden Connell interviewed by Basic Bananas about the secrets to his success and growth as a micro business owner. Eden has created a business by following his passion. A great interview for small business owners.
Great News!
Great news to grow your business. Watch the video below to find out how you can grow your business in 2012: