hello, welcome :)

For those readers who also dip into my Marketing Magazine column may recall the Dec/Jan issue which covered 12 tips in 1200 words. One of those tips was to read one blog per month. In that I suggested that Nicole Avery’s Planning with Kids blog was a good example to refer too.

I am delighted to say that the Melbourne Age Magazine agrees with my analysis and named Nicole as one of Melbourne’s famous bloggers, in the February issue. Perhaps the same may happen to you (and me!) one day ☺

It has been a busy couple of weeks at Next Marketing HQ working on a new design for our website.  Stay tuned as it's nearly ready for launch!

PS - here is some analysis on why I blog and how I am still trying to figure it out :)

Marketing update

Six common marketing mistakes...

When it comes to running a business, there are some common marketing mistakes that seem to transcend industries.

Watch out for these six mistakes and assumptions that many business owners make, but switched on operators avoid.. (more..)

more marketing news - 

• Improve your results with Direct Mail - still causing a stir 
  @Flying Solo
• Email usability: the science of keeping it short and sweet - @Campaign Monitor

design update

Paper Tweet

Do you still need to explain to colleagues or friends what a Tweet is?

If so, then this paper tweet design just might help! (more..).





more design news - 

• Word Art - great for the home, and now office :)
• Website design and other tips - via @Next Marketing

business update

Should I work for free?

As a paid employee there is never a time where you would work for free. It is not even a consideration.

However, as a business owner, the choice at times can be harder. Especially at the start.  (more..)



more business news - 

• Stamps of critique - for honest appraisals...
• How and why I use Dropbox -  I really like it too :)