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27/11/2022

𝟱 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀:

Marketing your small business doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, there are plenty of effective marketing strategies that are both low cost and high impact. The key is to get creative and think outside the box. Here are 5 ideas to get you started:

1. Make use of social media.
Social media is a powerful tool that can be used to reach a wide audience with minimal effort. Make sure you have a strong presence on all the major platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Post interesting and engaging content regularly, and make sure to interact with your followers.

2. Get involved in your local community.
One of the best ways to market your small business is to get involved in your local community. Sponsor a little league team, host a charity event, or volunteer at a school or senior center. Not only will this generate good PR for your business, but it will also help you build relationships with potential customers.

3. Network, network, network!
Get out there and meet people! Attend local business events, join relevant professional organisations, and make friends with other small business owners in your area. The more people you know, the more likely it is that they'll think of you when they need goods or services that you provide.

4. Give away freebies.
Everybody loves free stuff! Offer samples of your product or service, or give away promotional items like t-shirts, mugs, or notepads emblazoned with your company logo. This is a great way to get people talking about your business and generate some buzz.

5. Hold a contest or promotion.
People love contests and promotions, so this is an excellent way to get attention for your small business. Offer a discount or freebie for anyone who completes a certain task, such as signing up for your email list or following you on social media. Just be sure to make the rules clear so there's no confusion!

Marketing your small business doesn't have to be difficult or expensive—just get creative! Utilise social media, get involved in your community, network with other businesses, give away freebies, and hold contests and promotions to generate interest and excitement about your company. With a little effort, you'll be surprised at how far you can go on a tight budget!

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23/11/2022

𝟓 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞 𝐏𝐮𝐭 𝐓𝐨 𝐁𝐞𝐝

As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard a million different things about marketing. You’re told that you need to be on every social media platform, that you need to churn out content like it’s your job, and that you need to spend money to make money. It’s enough to make your head spin!

Before you invest any more time or money into your marketing efforts, let’s debunk some of the most common myths floating around out there. Once you separate fact from fiction, you can get back to growing your business the right way.

Myth #1: I Need To Be On Every Social Media Platform.
Pick one or two platforms that make the most sense for your business, and focus on building a strong presence there.

Myth #2: More Content = More Traffic.
Instead of churning out low-quality blog posts and hoping for the best, focus on creating fewer pieces of high-quality content that will actually resonate with your audience.

Myth #3: Advertising Is The Only Way To Drive Sales.
The bottom line is this: don’t put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to marketing your business. Diversify your approach and explore different channels until you find what works best for you.

Myth #4: I Need A Big Marketing Budget To Be Successful.
There are plenty of low-cost (and even no-cost) marketing strategies out there that are perfectly suited for small businesses on a tight budget (we’ve written about some in our previous posts, take a look 👀 )

Myth #5: “My business isn’t interesting enough for people to care”
This might be the most common—and damaging—myth of all. No matter how small or niche your business may be, there are always people who will be interested in what you have to offer.

Content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing are all great examples of cost-effective ways to reach new customers and grow your business—so don’t write them off just because you don’t have thousands of pounds to throw at marketing each month.

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20/11/2022

𝙂𝙤𝙤𝙜𝙡𝙚 𝙈𝙮 𝘽𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 - 𝙒𝙝𝙮 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙞𝙢 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙬

If you’re a small business owner who relies on generating business locally then having an up-to-date and complete Google My Business (GMB) profile is essential to ensure your business is found online. In fact, GMB is one of the most important local search directories for any business. And best of all, it's free to create and maintain!

So, what exactly is GMB? GMB is a listing service provided by Google that helps businesses appear in maps and search results. When customers search for businesses like yours, your GMB listing appears, providing them with key information such as your business name, address, phone number, opening hours, website, and reviews

Claiming and verifying your GMB listing is simple and only takes a few minutes. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to do it

1. Go to google.co.uk/business and click "Start now."

2. Enter your business name and address. If your business doesn't have a physical location, you can enter your service area instead.

3. Choose the primary category for your business and add additional categories if applicable. Some common categories for businesses in the trades or construction industry for example include "plumber", "electrician", or "general contractor"

4. Enter a phone number and website address for your business.

5. Click "Finish."

6. Google will send you a verification code via postcard or phone call. Once you receive the code, enter it into the appropriate field and click "Verify."

7. That's it! You've now claimed your Google My Business profile!

If you haven't already done so, claiming your Google My Business listing is quick and easy – not to mention free! So why wait? By taking just a few minutes to complete your profile, you'll make it easier for prospective customers in your area to find you online and learn more about your business. Plus, keeping your profile up-to-date ensures customers have accurate information about what to expect when they contact or visit you. So what are you waiting for? Start today!

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19/11/2022

𝟑 🆃🅸🅼🅴-🆂🅰🆅🅸🅽🅶 🅷🅰🅲🅺🆂 🆃🅷🅰🆃 🅴🆅🅴🆁🆈 🅱🆄🆂🅸🅽🅴🆂🆂 🅾🆆🅽🅴🆁 🅽🅴🅴🅳🆂 🆃🅾 🅺🅽🅾🆆!

We've gathered some of the best time-saving hacks for small businesses out there.
These hacks will help you get more done in less time so you can focus on what's really important: growing your business.

Hack 1: Automate Routine Tasks
One of the best ways to save time as a small business owner is to automate routine tasks Whenever possible, set up automatic bill payments, automatic emails, and automatic social media posts. This will free up your time so you can focus on more important tasks. Additionally, consider using an online invoicing and accounting software like FreshBooks or Wave to automate bookkeeping tasks.

Hack 2: Streamline Your Workflow
Another great way to save time as a small business owner is to streamline your workflow. Take a look at the way you're currently doing things and see if there's any room for improvement. For example, if you're manually inputting data into multiple systems, see if there's a way to export/import that data instead. Or if you're spending too much time on email, see if you can batch-process messages or use an email management tool like SaneBox or unroll.me. By streamlining your workflow, you'll be able to get more done in less time.

Hack 3. Delegate and Outsource
Finally, one of the best ways to save time as a small business owner is to delegate and outsource where possible. If there are tasks that someone else can do just as well as you (or better), then delegate those tasks to them. Likewise, if there are tasks that are taking up too much of your time, consider outsourcing them to a virtual assistant or other professional service provider. By delegating and outsourcing, you'll be able to focus on running your business instead of getting bogged down in the details

As a small business owner, your time is precious commodity. That's why it's important to use it wisely by automating routine tasks, streamlining your workflow, and delegating and outsourcing where possible. By following these three simple hacks, you'll be able to get more done in less time so you can focus on what's really important: growing your business.

Discover how NextGen can save you time and elevate your business today!

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09/11/2022

𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙨𝙞𝙭 𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙣𝙘𝙝 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙪𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙚𝙩𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨:

Step 1. Discovery 💡- Where we aim to discover your goals and objectives as a business.

Step 2. Copywriting ✍️ - Our in-house copywriters will write every page of your website copy and ensure it’s SEO friendly.

Step 3. Image 📸 - We work closely with you to identify the best imagery for you to showcase your products and or services.

Step 4. Design 🖼 - Our creative team with come up with an initial design concept.

Step 5. Build & Demo 🏗 - our development team will build out your website and create a working demo for you to explore before launch.

Step 6. Launch 🚀 - once all of these steps have been approved we’ll launch the site on your chosen domain name.

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05/11/2022

𝘽𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙙-𝙞𝙩-𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚𝙨 𝙑𝙨 𝙗𝙪𝙞𝙡𝙩-𝙛𝙤𝙧-𝙮𝙤𝙪 - 𝙬𝙝𝙞𝙘𝙝 𝙞𝙨 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧?

There are many factors to consider when choosing whether to build a website yourself or commission someone to do it for you.

Do-it-yourself (DIY) websites have become increasingly popular in recent years, thanks to the proliferation of user-friendly website builders such as Wix, Squarespace, and Weebly. These platforms allow anyone with a computer and an internet connection to create a professional-looking website with very little prior experience or technical know-how.

There are definitely some advantages to going the DIY route. The most obvious one is cost; with DIY website builders, you can create a website for free or for a very low monthly price. Building your own website also gives you complete control over the design and content of your site; if you want to make a change, simply log in and make the necessary adjustments.

However, there are also some disadvantages to building your own website. One downside is that you are limited by the features and flexibility of the platform you use; if you want to add a certain type of functionality to your site, it may not be possible (or may be very difficult) to do so using a DIY platform.

Additionally, while most DIY website builders offer some form of customer support, they may not be able to provide the same level of comprehensive assistance as a professional web developer would be able to.

When it comes to professional web development, there are two main approaches: custom development and pre-developed themes. Custom development means that a web developer will create a completely unique website tailored specifically to your business's needs. Pre-developed themes refer to pre-crafted designs that can be easily customised to meet your requirements.

Both custom development and pre-developed themes have their pros and cons. Custom development gives you complete control over every aspect of your website; however, it also tends to be much more expensive than using a pre-developed theme.

Pre-developed themes are less expensive but may not offer the same level of customisation; however, they typically come with more built-in features and functionality than DIY platforms do.

NextGen’s ‘start-up’ website plan helps you achieve a ‘built-for-you’ website for a DIY price tag 🏷 which saves you not only time but money too!

Whichever route you decide to go down, remember that your website is one of the most important tools in your marketing arsenal—so make sure it's up to scratch!

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02/11/2022

𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙤𝙙𝙖𝙮'𝙨 𝙙𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙡𝙙, 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙖 𝙬𝙚𝙗𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙮 𝙗𝙪𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙗𝙚 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙛𝙪𝙡.

How a website is designed can make a big impact on how customers perceive your business.

A well-designed website makes it clear that you're professional and trustworthy.

It also shows that you're up-to-date with the latest technology trends.

On the other hand, a poorly designed website will turn customers away.

It signals that you're not serious about your business and that you don't care about delivering a good customer experience.

In today's competitive marketplace, it's essential to have a website that helps you stand out from the crowd.

By investing in website design, you'll send a strong message to your customers that you're committed to providing them with the best possible experience.

NEXTGEN websites are designed with aesthetics and user-experience in mind.

Discover how we can help transform your website and business today 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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01/11/2022

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1. A 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 is like a 24/7 storefront for your business. Prospective customers can browse and learn about your products or services at any time, increasing potential sales and growth opportunities.

2. Having a professional, well-designed 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 adds credibility to your brand and sets you apart from competitors who may not have one.

3. Having a 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 allows you to reach a wider audience, both locally and globally. You never know where your next customer could come from!

4. A 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 allows you to showcase all of the amazing things your small business has to offer in one central location, making it easy for customers to find what they’re looking for.

5. Having a 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 also gives you the opportunity to gather valuable customer information through contact forms, newsletter sign-ups, and analytic data. This can help you tailor your marketing efforts and better understand your target audience."

𝑩𝒐𝒏𝒖𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒑: Let’s not forget about search engine optimization (SEO)! Utilising SEO strategies on your 𝒘𝒆𝒃𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒆 can improve its ranking and make your site more visible on search engines.

Get in touch to find out how we can help you and your business today 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

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27/10/2022

A website is like a 24/7 storefront for your business.
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07/10/2022

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Our packages start from as little as £29.99 per month and include;

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