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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 […]

3 Ways to Sell More Products Through Your Website

Every business hoping to seriously compete in the modern world needs a website. For some businesses, the website is merely a hub, a way that customers can find out vital information and get in contact should they need to. For other businesses, their website is a vital component of the way that they operate. In […]

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The hidden risks of TopBuzz

With many services out there for marketers, producing content and getting it to your audience has never been easier. However, not all services are trustworthy. We recently came to learn about TopBuzz, a platform that has divided opinions. All started with an email… A couple of weeks ago, we received an email out of the blue […]

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 […]

My Internship Experience at Creative Agency Secrets — Abigail Mok

Hello my name is Abigail. I am a recent Commerce graduate with a major of Marketing and Information Systems. For the past month, I had the privilege to intern at Creative Agency Secrets. I am sad to bid farewell but I am glad that it has been an incredible month working with Rebecca, Conrado, and Tabhitha. I […]

3 Unique Ways to Increase Employee Engagement ROI

As a business owner or manager, you have most likely spent a lot of time and money on recruiting the highest quality candidates, and therefore you probably want to get as much out of these employees as possible. However, if you fail to adequately engage with them, you risk losing them to the competition. This […]

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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 […]

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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 […]