Following on from our last episode about the current economic climate, in this episode the team discuss business plans; do you really need one? What should go in one, and how often you should review them.
The show includes resource recommendations if you fancy doing a business plan, but don’t really know where to start.
If you would like to get in touch to ask a question, make a comment or suggest a topic please email [email protected] or check us out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn – @gofishpodcast
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Jul
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Ep61 – Time to review your business plan?
June 27, 2022Following on from our last episode about the current economic climate, in this episode the team discuss business plans; do you really need one? What should go in one, and how often you should...
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01
Jul
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Ep60 – How to cope in tough economic times
June 27, 2022Not to make you feel too depressed, but with the effects of COVID, Brexit, the Ukraine war and rapid rise in the cost of living, materials and services, it's safe to say running a...
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27
Jun
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Ep59 – Sorry it’s been a while!
June 27, 2022We're really sorry it's been a while! Unfortunately life has got in the way somewhat, but this short episode fills you in on some details, and also lets you in on the exciting plans...
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16
May
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Ep57 – Thinking of starting a business?
May 16, 2022We’re going back to the beginning with this one, given the number of new business owners we’ve come across recently, it’s a juicy discussion. In this episode, the team talk about all the things...
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16
May
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Episode 56 – To be or not to be a Solopreneur
May 16, 2022So, you’ve got a business idea, decide to take the plunge and start your business and then you realise the trials and tribulations of being a solopreneur. Working alone, mastering your multiple hats, trying...
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21
Apr
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Ep55 – What’s your most useful business tool?
April 21, 2022Live at the Liverpool Business Fair the team interview a number of visitors and exhibitors to find out what is the most useful business tool they would recommend.
With thanks to our guests;
Andrew Dwerryhouse - Wild...
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30
Nov
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Ep54 – Does Networking work?
November 30, 2021Networking. Love it or loathe it, it’s an important part of growing a business. After all, People buy people right? So putting yourself out there to connect with people and raise the awareness of...
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11
Oct
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Ep55 – What’s your favourite business tool tip – Details on how to guest on the show
October 11, 2021On Tuesday 12 October 2021 the gang will be at the Liverpool Business Fair, Liverpool Football Club interviewing business people to find out what is their favourite or most effective tool tips and where...
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11
Oct
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Ep53 – The benefit of business exhibitions
October 11, 2021You will have heard about them, probably attended one and maybe even exhibited at one, but are business events worthwhile and if so why?
The gang attended the Wirral and Chester Business Fair to interview...
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13
Sep
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Ep52 – How to determine your perfect price point
September 13, 2021It can often feel like the dirty aspect of running a business.how much should you charge, is that too expensive, perhaps too cheap, what are my competitors doing?
The fact is price is just one...
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02
Sep
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Ep51 – Can an Introvert run a successful business?
September 2, 2021Running a business requires many attributes and skillsets, some of which you may never have anticipated needing nor perhaps used before.
This week the gang discuss whether introverts make good business owners. Are you forced...
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18
Aug
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Ep50 – The Pod in the Park Live Show
August 18, 2021We made it to 50 episodes, and to celebrate the occasion, our gang took a trip to The Anchor Inn, Irby for a live show featuring former guests, brand new faces & a one-off...
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28
Jul
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Ep49.1 – The #podinthepark Launch!
July 28, 2021Missed out on all your festivals this year? Listen to the show & would like to meet the team? Perhaps you'd even like to be a guest? Maybe you'd just like an excuse to...
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20
Jul
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Ep49 – Which Platform should I use?
July 20, 2021This week the gang discuss which social media platform they prefer and why so you might better understand the differences and how each one might benefit your business.
Here are this weeks resource tips:
Canva
Publer
06
Jul
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Ep48 – COVID has ended & all is fine now…isn’t it?!
July 6, 2021We keep being told we are reaching the end of the tunnel after an 18 month nightmare for many businesses and perhaps not so much for others, but is that really the case? How...
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22
Jun
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Ep47 – Analysing Analytics
June 22, 2021Analysing your business, your prospects & customers is a great way to understand where your work comes from, where you might find new customers & how you might improve your service to attract even...
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09
Jun
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Go Fish – Ep46 – Do Reviews really matter to your business?
June 8, 2021We are delighted to unveil the debut episode of our brand new host, Ishtar Ali of Ancora Interiors!
It is said that getting customer feedback is crucial to maintaining and evolving your service quality so,...
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11
May
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Ep45 – Does your imagery capture your brand?
May 11, 2021This week the gang are joined by Sarah White of Sarah White Photography to discuss the importance of imagery and more specifically, brand imagery.
What does the images you use for your business say about...
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01
Apr
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Ep44 – Lockdown Stories
April 1, 2021It's been a tough ol' 12 months for businesses but we wanted to inspire people with some stories about businesses who have faced down the challenges and come up with great solutions to keep...
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10
Mar
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Ep43 – Secrets to Effective Email Marketing
March 10, 2021How many of you want a mailing list for your business? How many have a 'subscribe here' option on their website which never gets used? Would you like to correct both of these problems?
24
Feb
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Ep42 – Has COVID-19 changed our social media behaviour?
February 22, 2021Our use of social media has changed dramatically during the pandemic lockdown as people seek company and connection with friends and family, entertainment during the countless hours at home and information when looking to...
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09
Feb
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Ep41 – Making the most of Zoom
February 9, 2021If you do not know what Zoom is then where have you been hiding since March 2020?! Prior to the world pandemic it is safe to say most people had never heard of this...
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27
Jan
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Ep40 – Solving the Headaches of Marketing from Home
January 27, 2021Nobody wanted to start 2021 with another lengthy lockdown, but unfortunately the challenge of trying to run and market a business from home is one which many are facing.
In this episode the Go-Fish look...
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06
Jan
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Ep39 – New Year, New Plan, New Goals?
January 6, 2021It's that time of the year everyone! New years resolutions are trotted out by people setting themselves goals for the coming months. The question is, what is a good goal to set yourself in...
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16
Dec
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Ep38 – The Art of Printed Marketing
December 16, 2020In the digital age it is often too easy to forget the printed marketing strategies which have been around for a long time, with their successes equally surviving that period.
In this episode the team...
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09
Dec
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Ep37 – What is the trick to SEO?
December 9, 2020Do your eyes glaze over when people mention SEO, or do you get overly excited but not quite sure why?
Well in this episode the team are joined by SEO expert Jake Powell of Bespoke...
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02
Dec
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Ep36 – Learning the Art of Video
December 2, 2020With more and more content being available on our screens, we as customers have become more and more discerning about what we watch and why. A fantastic way to get your message across is...
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25
Nov
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Ep35 – Christmas Special
November 25, 2020IT'S CHRISTMAS! (Nobby Holder style shouting of course). Well sort of anyway. For any business where this is your busiest time, the festive furore has certainly begun and so the team have done a...
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20
Nov
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Ep34 – Knowing Your No’s!
November 20, 2020We all have a hesitancy towards being rejected or knowing why, and yet it is often as important to understand why people might not use our services or buy our goods as it is...
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02
Nov
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Ep33 – The Sales Dojo
November 2, 2020In this episode the team are joined by sales expert Leon McCowan of The Sales Dojo to discuss sales techniques And apparently to reopen the war wound of is sales part of marketing or...
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28
Oct
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Ep32 – The Benefits of Video & Audio
October 28, 2020With technology continuing to become more readily available to people, both audio and video and the ability to access and use them to promote your business are becoming more commonplace.
This week the gang look...
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22
Oct
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Ep31 – The Art of Presentations
October 22, 2020Presentations are a great opportunity to sell your business, whether this is at a seminar, network event or sales pitch to a prospective client. However there are certain ingredients which are essential to ensure...
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14
Oct
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Ep30 – The Benefits of a Mobile App
October 14, 2020This week we have Martin Haley of Eazi Apps who is an expert on mobile apps. The recent COVID-19 pandemic has forced businesses to move online to offer their services. With extra challenges such as social distancing...
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07
Oct
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Ep29 – What makes a good post
October 14, 2020With social media being so readily available, many have never been taught or perhaps ever thought about the best way to use the platform to generate brand awareness or new customers.
In this episode the...
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30
Sep
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Ep28 – Pay-Per-Click
February 8, 2021We have all used Google to look for things, but how many understand the process of getting your business to show at the top?
No, we're not talking about search engine optimisation, but rather pay-per-click...
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24
Sep
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Ep27 – The Sales Funnel
February 8, 2021When we mention the word funnel we don't mean the kitchen appliance but rather the process used to convert leads into actual customers.
In this episode the team look at this concept in more detail...
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16
Sep
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Ep26 – Pinterest
February 8, 2021You might of heard of Pinterest but do you know what it actually is and how to use it?
If you thought Pinterest was a social media platform or didn't realise it competes with Google...
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03
Sep
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Ep25 – Direct Marketing
February 8, 2021The world might largely feel online these days but it isn't the only way to tap into your perfect client. Sometimes the more tried, tested and traditional methods are the best!
In this episode the...
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27
Aug
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Ep24 – CRM Systems
February 8, 2021Mention the word CRM and quite often peoples eyes glaze over. Presumably it is because people don't fully understand what it means and the opportunities it can present to creating work for your business.
17
Aug
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Ep23 – Facebook
February 8, 2021During the COVID-19 lockdown Facebook's 3 billion customers increased their use of the platform by over 10%! With that volume of traffic you would be crazy not to capitalise on attracting new prospective audiences...
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05
Aug
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Ep22 – The importance of having a website
August 5, 2020During the COVID-19 lockdown, purchases through websites grew by an estimated 76%!
With fears of a second wave coming in the winter and potential lockdown measurers being reintroduced, the gang discuss the importance of businesses...
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16
Jul
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Ep21 – Your Actions, right now!
July 16, 2020In difficult times it is often actions that create solutions. This week the team discuss what actions they are taking or would recommend in the current COOVID-19 climate to get businesses up and running...
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08
Jul
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Ep20 – Who is my perfect customer?
July 8, 2020One of the biggest mistakes people make with their marketing is to use a broad brush approach and assume everybody is interested in everything all of the time.
In this episode the team break down...
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30
Jun
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Ep19 – Marketing within GDPR
June 30, 2020Whenever you consider marketing to existing or prospective customers there will be the use of data involved in contacting them. The Big question is whether you have collected that data legally and used it...
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17
Jun
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Ep18 – LinkedIn
June 17, 2020Are you somebody who has thousands of LinkedIn connections but no idea how to actually make use of them to generate new customers for your business?
Well if that's the case don't panic because we...
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10
Jun
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Ep17 – Social Media for Beginners
June 10, 2020The massive increase in social media use this lockdown is clear evidence of importance in knowing the basics for using these platforms to promote your business.
In this episode the team are joined by special...
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03
Jun
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Ep16 – Marketing for Start-ups
June 3, 2020Starting your business is a brave thing to do to begin with and its made even more so when you realise there is no one around to guide you through many of the pitfalls.
27
May
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Ep15 – Public Relations
May 27, 2020PR is a phrase many will recognise but perhaps few will truly understand.
This week the gang are joined by PR expert Daniel Al Said to properly unravel the meaning of public relations, how it...
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23
May
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Ep14 – Q&A Session
May 23, 2020It's your turn to choose the topics as the team let the listeners ask questions they feel are most pressing during these strange times.
If you would like to get in touch to ask a...
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20
May
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Competition Time
May 20, 2020We wanted to reward our listeners by offering the chance to win some fantastic prizes for not an awful lot of effort!
To enter you simply need to follow us on one of our social...
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20
May
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Ep13 – Lockdown Lethargy
May 20, 2020The irony in the gap since our last show and the title of this one are not lost on us! This episode the gang cover things that you can do to get your marketing...
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15
Apr
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Ep12 – A New World & New Offerings
April 15, 2020In just a short space of time, the whole world has been forced to change and adapt and it is important that businesses do too. In this episode the team look at how to...
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30
Mar
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E11 – Marketing in a Crisis
March 30, 2020There are few who have not been hit hard in some way by the Coronavirus crisis, but help is at hand. The gang focus their expertise to provide guidance on what you can be...
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10
Mar
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E10 – Building an Audience
March 10, 2020Many people seem to assume that because so many people spend so long on social media, by being present and posting from time-to-time they will quickly build an engaged audience. Unfortunately nothing could be...
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24
Feb
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E9 – Extended Reality
February 24, 2020You might think virtual reality world is simply something from a science-fiction movie but that is very much no longer the case!
This week the gang has a special guest, Owen Cotterell from Juice Creative....
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12
Feb
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E8 – Branding
February 12, 2020It takes a mere fraction of a second for people to form a first impression. Branding is what most clients see first and this week the team give tips on what you need to...
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28
Jan
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E7- Procrastination
January 28, 2020Ironically this show is late up! Clearly we procrastinated.
This episode tackle the issue of overthinking things, putting it off, why we do it and how to stop it. We also use it as a...
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09
Jan
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E6 – Social Media
January 9, 2020It's the free tool we all have access to but do we use it correctly? In this episode the gang take an initial overview of the beast that is 'social media' looking at its...
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09
Dec
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E5 – Network Marketing
December 9, 2019If you have heard of it you either want to do it better, tried it and think it doesn't work or have an overwhelming fear of ever going.
This week, with the help of special...
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27
Nov
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E4 – Marketing Strategy
November 27, 2019This episode looks at the most underestimated marketing tool - The Marketing Strategy.
Our experts discuss the importance of making a plan, what you need to consider when doing one and how best to implement...
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16
Nov
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E3 – DIY Marketing
November 16, 2019We all do it. DIY marketing, whether it's because you have a limited budget or a certain skillset, but is it advised? What are the risks & how can you make sure its done...
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30
Oct
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E2 – Sales Vs Marketing
October 30, 2019It is a battle that has been fought over the centuries....
Is sales part of the marketing process or is marketing part of the sales process? Which is more important? What should be tackled first?...
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22
Oct
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E1 – What is marketing?
October 22, 2019What is marketing? Everybody always goes on about it and as business owners you know you're supposed to do it, but it helps to know exactly what it is you're supposed to be doing!
16
Oct
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Go Fish – Promo
October 16, 2019Introducing the podcast that takes the headache out of your marketing plans.
Looking for expert tips on how to make the most of your budget? What to do first or who to turn to in...
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