Entries by Rebecca Caroe

Delete or Unsubscribe for mail list?

I checked our bounced emails report.  Do you want me to “unsubscribe” or “delete” them?  I’ve just “unsubscribed” a couple and then realised “delete” is also an option.  What’s the difference? Also if a contact says “this address has been cleaned” there is no delete of unsubscribe option.  Why is that and what does it […]

Kickstart business website user skills

Rebecca is running two webinars with CCH Learning designed for Business to Business organisations who need to ramp up their website as a marketing tool. Setting a Website Strategy for Marketing Success: Understand the functionality your website needs & how to avoid common mistakes Tue 27 Feb 2:30 PM NZDT Setting a Website Strategy for […]

Become an expert in the eye of the client  

Getting recognition for your “expertise” in selling professional services is paramount if you’re to make good profits.   The stages in the process include – Setting out your credentials Outbound publicity – demonstrate you know your ‘stuff’ Getting to one on one conversations around the client’s desired future state Discussing your services, their needs and fees […]

Use Content Marketing to Build Your Brand

  Every business wants more customers, correct? However, not all businesses have the financial resources to pay for advertising or other costly marketing strategies to get people to their websites. What are the options if you have budgetary constraints? You can use content creation and marketing to help build your business. Develop and use a […]

Karen Tobeck our chief financial officer

If you run a business and you do not employ a CFO chief financial officer may I recommend that you examine why not? I have spent two years working with Karen Tobeck and value she brings far surpasses the fee I pay. Anybody who runs a business has three skills they need, delivering the product […]

GrownUps NZ, Richard Poole interview

Richard Poole founded the website GrownUps.co.nz and has built it up into a significant media propertyfocused on the over 50s market.   What we found impressive is the ease with which the site has incorporated native advertising with traditional media as revenue streams.  He kindly agreed to be interviewed by the Creative Agency Secrets team. What […]

Best books for Pitching and winning marketing work

I was doing some training with a client this week and they asked me about pitching for new business. There are three books on my shelf which I have found useful in my 25 year career. Shaun Varga – Brilliant Pitch – what to know, do and say to make the perfect pitch. Prentice Hall […]

Want To Grow Your Business Online? Here’s How!

Many business owners dream of outperforming competitors through the creation of a strong online presence. If you’re ready to grow your brand online, note that the following strategies can help you do it: 1. Tap Into The Power Of Word-Of-Mouth Advertising One of the best ways to grow your business online is through the use […]

Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Rebecca Caroe

How is your marketing going?   If you could make one change to your marketing for 2018 – what would it be? (Be brutally honest, tell us what being in control would mean to you). Now’s your chance to start that change. Rebecca Caroe is doing a national tour visiting these cities Christchurch 24th November, 2017 Tauranga on 27th November, 2017 […]