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Jason Tiller: Rocketspark

Name: Jason Tiller, Partner ManagerBusiness: RocketsparkYears in business: Ten Key services: Website builder How Rocketspark is contributing to our community: Our focus is making sure our core base of customers, predominantly small to medium business survive.We have embarked on a mission to create and distribute business strategy playbooks for different industries hit hardest, or that have the biggest opportunity.   We’re also offering a more thorough customer support service, helpin...

Darren Olsen: Alexanders Menswear

Name: Darren OlsenBusiness: Alexanders Menswear / Stitch 'N TimeYears in business: Eight and a half Key services: Menswear storeClothing repairs and alterations serviceCurtain alterations How Darren is contributing to our community: Providing fashionable, quality clothing to our discerning customers – giving you that “feel good feeling”Employing 6 local staffRegularly donate to IHC and other worthy charities, support local golf clubs Three key tips to thrive: Embrace change, noth...

Heather Barrow: Food for Life

Name: Heather BarrowBusiness: Food for LifeYears in business: Five Key services: Nutrition ConsultationsFood Intolerance TestingAllergy Testing How Heather is contributing to our community: Sharing tips to help you thrive during this time, both physically and mentally on her social media channels, website and radio.Listen to Heather’s April Radio show for simple action steps you can take to boost your immune system here. Three key tips to thrive: More than 80 percent of the Immune System ...

David Todd: Toddy Talks

Name: David ToddBusiness: Toddy TalksYears in business: Nine Key services: Sales Training (Relationship Based)Independent FacilitationTeam and Culture DevelopmentProfessional MC How Toddy is contributing to our community: As part of the Rural Support Trust I have been active working with the Rural Advisory Group and Civil Defence Emergency Management on Drought and COVID-19 relief response efforts. My latest blog post is designed to give people 10 Lessons we are learning during lockdown tha...

Nick Roberts: Accountancy and Business

Name: Nick RobertsBusiness: Accountancy & Business by Nick RobertsYears in business: Thirty seven Key services: Practical, down-to-earth financial and business adviceAccounts, tax, GST and no-messing-around value for money bookkeeping How Nick is contributing to our community: Claiming and securing government assistance and taking all necessary steps to ensure business survival. Three key tips to thrive: Make sure you are claiming all available government assistance and taking the necessary...

Tania Boshier-Jones: Electric Turtle Design

Name: Tania Boshier-JonesBusiness: Electric Turtle DesignYears in business: Fourteen Key services: Graphic DesignAdvertising How Tania is contributing to our community: By staying connected with their customers.Helping them to work ‘on’ their businesses, instead of ‘in’ their businesses during this downtime. Three key tips to thrive: Only set yourself three tasks to do on your ‘to do list’ each day, so that it’s realistic and achievable during these uncertain times.Take time ...

Kath Boyd: OMG Digital Marketing Solutions

Name: Kath BoydBusiness: OMG Digital Marketing SolutionsYears in business: Six Key services: Website DesignDigital Marketing Training, Consulting, Management How Kath is contributing to our community: Working with business owners on smart and cost-effective ways to have their business be online ready.Keeping the community connected and sharing local businesses online (get in touch to feature your business). Three key tips to thrive: Stay connected.Be resourceful.Plan and prepare....

A thriving economy post COVID-19 - what you can do

We were told four weeks of lockdown, from 26 March until 23 April New Zealand is at Alert Level 4, as that initial phase is coming to a close it is anyone's guess as to whether we head back down to Level 3 or not.   What is important is how your business is treating this this time, and the continuity plans you have moving forward. Cashflow within the economy needs to be stimulated, and I am here to guide you while getting your business ready. We can explore what you need to think about...

You can now buy and sell essential services online - COVID-19

It's time to get online, restrictions have been lifted and if you're an essential food service such as a butcher, green grocer, or bakery you can now set yourself up to sell online. Other essential categories include: - Baby products- Bedding & towels- Car parts- Clothing items- Computers & parts- Exercise gear- Food & beverage- Health & wellbeing- Heating & cooling- Kitchen- Office supplies- Pet supplies- Phones Please get in touch, I can help ensure it's a smooth and stress free process gettin...

Supporting you amongst COVID-19, and resilience in unprecedented times

I am here to support you and your business in these unprecedented times. If you need messaging put up on your website, an email sent to clients, or a post for social media; detailing how your business is dealing with COVID-19, and anything your clients need to know please get in touch. I am happy to provide this service free of charge for you until the end of March. I have done a little reading up on resilience, and would like to share a couple of links that may be of interest to you, and my top...

Set yourself up for 2020 success

2020 is here, and it is going to be a big deal. With the start of this new decade on our shoulders, it begs the question, what colour glasses will you be wearing? Our view of the world differs depending on how we look at it, likewise does our business, and our digital marketing. This year I encourage you to put on clean clear glasses, start the year with a plan (get your free success planner below), and set about taking daily actions to ensure you meet your goals. I am ready to work with you to ...

Holiday season ideas for your digital marketing

Just like our health, our business digital marketing can take a hit over the Christmas and New Year period. A little planning can go a long way as more businesses are vying for sales and customers ramp up with gift purchasing. Here are some key areas it will pay to manage ahead of time. Create a plan for your marketing activity, start warm and  ramp it up closer to Christmas if you are selling products.Check with courier companies for delivery date expectations so you can inform your c...

12 Tips to keeping customers... happy

Nearly six years in business and I ponder how have I retained clients who have been with me from the start.. not only keeping them happy but achieving happiness myself?  Here are my top 10 tips: Be yourself - don't beat around the bush trying to be someone you are not toGet interested - your client's have a life outside of work too, take an interestBe curious - ask questions and get interested, you may naturally be inspired and learn something newPersonal contact - send out to you...

A website makes business real

There's no two ways about it. A website makes business real: People can find your business onlineA professional presence that boosts business credibilityShowcase your product or service in a new selling mediumBuild strong relationships with your marketGain new clients with lead generationBoost your reputation. Get found onlineBy having your business contact details on your website (and creating a Google My Business page with the SAME details) it helps people be able to reach you easily. A profes...

Another digital marketing hangover

The reality for some businesses is, digital marketing can seem like a good night out with the hangover the next day... that's if you even make it out the front door.  A typical night out could go like this:  4pm - You decide today is a good day to begin digital marketing for your business (let's head on out).5pm - You are procrastinating because you don't know what to wear and where to go (what platforms should you be posting content on).6pm - You have completed your research (you know...

Get your custom url in Google My Business

Google has introduced a new custom url feature, creating an easy way to share your listing with customers. If your Google My Business listing is verified you can create a short name for your listing, it looks like: g.page/[yourcustomname].  You can have only have one short name and it can’t be transferred or assigned to anyone....

Upcoming Facebook changes and the effect on marketing

The 2019 Facebook Annual Developer Conference (F8) has recently been held and wow there are some exciting developments up ahead.  Mark Zuckerberg’s focus this year has put a big spin on privacy and security, community and Groups.  Find out what this means for your business marketing.  Facebook updates: A complete redesign for a more modern lively experience.Making communities as central as friends with the new Group look and focus of private messaging, small groups and stories.N...

Life and making a difference

As most of my clients are aware I have been on leave for the last week. I have spent this time reviewing The Landmark Forum in Auckland. I was fortunate to meet 117 individuals out to transform their relationships, businesses, families, communities and more. I am so grateful I was in a room full of connection, love and possibility. There were no barriers between any of us; not the Tongans, New Caledonians, South Americans, Russians, Maori, Kiwis, Muslims, Catholics, Atheists, Anglicans...

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8 Tips to humanise your brand

At times it is a struggle to present less than perfect, because we have it so engrained in our psyche to 'look good'.  Coming into my fifth year of business, when in year one I was told how tough it would and the failure rate of startups, feels pretty damn great.  There have been times along the way I did want to throw in the towel - heck I even branched out into a corporation in one of my weaker moments.    And here I am today, successful.  From my perspective it's...

Christmas marketing checklist

It's that time of the year again, and here at OMG Solutions we are busy helping our clients get ready for the Christmas and New Year period.  It is really important that you continue to provide a great service to your clients over this time, when you may not be as readily available.  Stay one step ahead by checking off this list of things to take care of for your Christmas holiday marketing: Update your closure hours in Google My BusinessAdd a holiday message with your opening hou...

Digital marketing is just marketing

My first job was at an advertising agency back in 1997 and the type of tools we used in our marketing strategies included print ads, flyers, billboards, radio, and direct mail, with sources of distribution being newspapers, radio, and tv. This was around the same time the concept of ‘digital marketing’ emerged and we saw the birth of Yahoo, Google, Alexa, SixDegrees and more.  Then the 2000s hit us with Wordpress, LinkedIn, MySpace and Facebook hitting the scene.  Social ...

Add your Website to Google Search

Formerly Google Webmaster Tools, Google Search Console is another free service provided by Google. The tools and reports help you measure your website's search traffic and performance, fix issues, and make your site shine in Google search results. You can see what queries bring users to your site, submit sitemaps for crawling (by Google Bots) to ensure Google is kept up to date with all new content on your site and receive alerts by email if Google finds any issues, and more....

3 Simple SEO Steps for Success

Last week Glenn Marvin and I hosted the no BS SEO workshop in Hawke's Bay.  We talked alot about Title Tags and Meta Descriptions and the importance of having these for every page of your website.  Three key areas to consider when looking at organic SEO (Search Engine Optimisation) for your site are summarised below: ContentLinksGoogle My Business If you would like help on organically improving the SEO on your site, please get in touch....

The Power of Online Reviews

Online reviews are a no brainer when it comes to Google because as people get more savvy with its use, they are going to look for their peers experiences before making a move. One way they will do this is checking out any reviews that have been left online.  So after your job, appointment, project etc is complete you can easily send people direct to your Google My Business Page with a simple link. Don't be afraid to ask, most people will be more than happy to leave a review. I'd l...