Joanne Dewberry

5 Tried And Tested Wedding Hacks To Save Money

5 Tried And Tested Wedding Hacks To Save Money

This July I married the love of my life on our 21st anniversary, alongside a very select number of friends and family including our three children. I am a huge believer that your wedding day isn’t about flashy venues and expensive outfits; it’s more important that you’re surrounded by loved ones to celebrate one of the most special days of your life.  Weddings are notoriously expensive and come with lots of “you need”, “you should have” and my personal favourite “it’s tradition”. David and I were quick to put our own spin on things and do exactly what we pleased,…

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My Ultimate 40 Before 40 To Do Bucket List

My Ultimate 40 Before 40 To Do Bucket List

Can you even call yourself a blogger if you don’t have a #40before40 bucket list? In October 2017 I turned 37. It came as a little bit of a shock as I still thought I was in my 20’s. I’m not even sure I feel like an appropriate adult the majority of the time but somehow I’ve found myself a parent of 3 children, a small business owner and navigating my way through life with David (who I’ve spent nearly half my life with now!).  This paragraph has me ageing by the second! Anyway, it got me thinking about doing…

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What Marketing Channels Work Best For Your Business?

What Marketing Channels Work Best For Your Business?

When it comes to running a business, marketing needs to form a huge part of your considerations – as if day-to-day operations and the financials weren’t enough to contend with! The type of business you run, the budget you have, the audience you’re marketing to, and the skills you have available will all influence what marketing channels work best – here’s our rundown of the main ones:  Social Media:  The utilisation of social media for your marketing has gone beyond ‘a good idea’ and moved into ‘absolutely essential’ territory. On one level, posting consistently and strategically for free in order…

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13 Whopping Business Blog Mistakes You’re Making Right Now

13 Whopping Business Blog Mistakes You’re Making Right Now

Business blog mistakes happen all the time, and there is not much you can do to prevent them. However, you can reduce how many happen and address the ones you have already made. This is critical to getting your business website back on track both in terms of technical aspects for search engines and for the sake of your customers/users. It can also be a long process with technical challenges, from implementing SEO correctly to amending the overall UI and UX. Not Using Modern Tools and Systems: Blogs and websites, in general, have changed substantially since the early days. No…

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Could You Benefit From Making Your Next Business Event A Family Affair?

Could You Benefit From Making Your Next Business Event A Family Affair?

Business events including end-of-year parties, networking events, and even team-building exercises can all be a great way to reward employees, blow off steam, and strengthen company connections. But should you invite family members to events like these? This is something of a touchy subject, with most business owners claiming that family members would find such events boring and that this change in dynamic could be a bad thing. In reality, though, while the presence of family members including children and partners does change business party dynamics, that shift might end up being a positive thing. Obviously, it might be best…

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