Grainne Kelly

🎧 New Podcast Alert with Thomas Honour 🚀 We cover: 👀 How to make engaging videos on Instagram & Facebook Reels 📝 Effective blogging & content repurposing 🔥 The power of high street presence & team meetings 🤝 How his new Podcasting venture helps him make community connections Boost your business with social media strategies & lead generation tips! 👉 Tune in on your chosen podcast platform

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These reviews focus on the good or bad of websites that I give 59 seconds of my time to. In this case the website needs to let visitors easily click off to a sectors page related to their business, and for that individual page to have plenty of examples of work done in that sector. As I say in the video - take the depth of the accreditations pages (tick in that box) and apply it to sectors. I create these videos so that people can pick up on useful things that they can consider adding (or avoiding!) within their own websites. #digitalmarketing #websitetips #customerexperience

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Looking forward to this AI session - where I will share lots of our advanced AI processes. You will leave with a shortlist of the best tools to use - so there is no need to test the thousands of AI tools in the market. I will also share my own GPT's as well as what we are testing today, showcasing how you can scale and be more productive. #ai #aimarketing #aitools #aitraining #aiproductivity

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The importance of website promoting trust, reliability & confidence in your business goes beyond just clients…

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Are you looking to raise funding for your business or start up? 💰 There are still places available for this free funding workshop on Tuesday 10th September. Book here:https://lnkd.in/eNpdRw-s I'm delighted to say that we will also be hearing from Kevin Oliver who will be sharing his thoughts on the benefits of gaining experienced 3rd party critique and opinion, plus the benefits that can be gained from engaging a Board Adviser or Corporate Director. Are you seeking to raise funding for your existing business or to bring a new business idea to life? Has your bank turned you down? Are you an accountant or professional adviser who is supporting clients to raise funding? Join us for an insightful workshop hosted by SWIG Finance in collaboration with Bamboo Growth, designed to empower smaller businesses in the South and West Country with the tools and knowledge to secure funding and fuel their growth. 🗓️: 10th September 2024 ⏰ 10.00 – 12.30 📍: Plymouth Science Park – room 4 (free parking) Discover a Range of Funding Opportunities: ✔️Start Up Loans ✔️South West Investment Fund ✔️Business Loans Why Choose SWIG Finance? At SWIG Finance, we are dedicated to breaking down the barriers to accessing business finance. Unlike traditional banks, we focus on potential rather than collateral, enabling us to support businesses that fall outside the scope of algorithm-driven lenders. People-Based Lending: We take a personalized approach, basing our decisions on your business potential. Comprehensive Support: Our business managers guide you through the application process, taking a hands on approach. Proven Impact: In 2023/24, we lent £14m to 500 businesses, creating and securing over 700 jobs and generating £71.5m in social impact. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the funding options available to help your business thrive from the team at SWIG Finance and some tips to get your funding application ready from Bamboo-Growth Ltd. Register using the link below 👇 Book here: https://lnkd.in/eNpdRw-s #businessfunding #businessgrowth #accesstofunding Rachel Thomson Lisa Nathan SWIG Finance Lee Hardacre (FCCA / FMAAT) Sandy Gianni David Lea Kevin Oliver Luke Arnold Simon King Plymouth Science Park Ltd Luke Hardacre Abbie Downey Bamboo-Growth Ltd

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Roller Shutter Company - 42 calls in September🚀 We helped a roller shutter company get 42 calls in September through Google Business Profiles and being found on Google maps. They also had a bucket load more calls and bookings for new installations and repairs through their website. These are amazing results, but they’ve reaped the benefits from being a long-term client and seeing their SEO compound. It’s also important to note that some service providers naturally reap more calls and enquiries than others. This in particular is a very in-demand industry. Here’s how the company are getting so many calls and bookings: ➡️ Top #3 for over 20 North West areas ➡️ Over 70 Google reviews ➡️ 3x profiles ranking within 30-mile radius ➡️ A fully optimised website ➡️ Clear call to actions and booking links ➡️ Consistency x1000 Were even number one for their Facebook page 😉 (see screenshot below) _________ Stuck with your online visibility and unsure where to go from here? Drop me a message and I’ll give you tips 👍

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Selling Your Business: How Long Will You Remain Involved Post-Sale? Curious about your role after selling your business? This article dives into the complexities of post-sale involvement, offering insights for a seamless transition. Here's what you'll learn: 🤝 Deal Structures Explore three main deal structures and their impact on your post-sale involvement, from fixed consideration to earn-out arrangements and retaining a shareholding. Understand the nuances of each to align with your post-sale goals effectively. 💼 Fixed Consideration Deals In deals where consideration is paid upfront or deferred, your involvement typically tapers during the hand-over period. Discover strategies to smoothly transition responsibilities and ensure buyer satisfaction, crucial for a successful deal closure. 💰 Earn-Out Arrangements Uncover the dynamics of earn-out deals, where your involvement post-completion is pivotal for maximising value. Learn how to navigate the earn-out period strategically to boost sales, retain clients, and foster a positive relationship with the buyer. 🤝 Retaining a Shareholding For sellers retaining a minority shareholding, explore the collaborative journey ahead. Understand the implications of maintaining a senior role within the company and how it aligns with your long-term objectives. 📈 Key Considerations Whether aiming for minimal involvement or eager to remain part of the company, gain clarity on negotiating deal terms that reflect your aspirations post-sale. Learn how to strike a balance between financial gains and ongoing participation in the business. #BusinessSale #PostSaleInvolvement #DealStructures

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This helps explain exactly how it all works.

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Selling Your Business: How Long Will You Remain Involved Post-Sale? Curious about your role after selling your business? This article dives into the complexities of post-sale involvement, offering insights for a seamless transition. Here's what you'll learn: 🤝 Deal Structures Explore three main deal structures and their impact on your post-sale involvement, from fixed consideration to earn-out arrangements and retaining a shareholding. Understand the nuances of each to align with your post-sale goals effectively. 💼 Fixed Consideration Deals In deals where consideration is paid upfront or deferred, your involvement typically tapers during the hand-over period. Discover strategies to smoothly transition responsibilities and ensure buyer satisfaction, crucial for a successful deal closure. 💰 Earn-Out Arrangements Uncover the dynamics of earn-out deals, where your involvement post-completion is pivotal for maximising value. Learn how to navigate the earn-out period strategically to boost sales, retain clients, and foster a positive relationship with the buyer. 🤝 Retaining a Shareholding For sellers retaining a minority shareholding, explore the collaborative journey ahead. Understand the implications of maintaining a senior role within the company and how it aligns with your long-term objectives. 📈 Key Considerations Whether aiming for minimal involvement or eager to remain part of the company, gain clarity on negotiating deal terms that reflect your aspirations post-sale. Learn how to strike a balance between financial gains and ongoing participation in the business. #BusinessSale #PostSaleInvolvement #DealStructures

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LinkedIn help………. As www.candycave.ie is growing we are starting to have issues with stock management. We are looking for a simple solution that allows us to mange stock effectively and integrates to Shopify. Ideally the process should allow us to scan stock into a system and scan out as we pack orders. Shopify does have the ability to deduct stock on order however when we build mystery boxes this has no use. Manual update of stock is slow and now with TikTok Shop stock to manage aswell an integrated stock management system is a must! #candy #candycave #startup

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Local Tool Hire Company - 136 calls 🚀 I always say that one of the quickest ways to get more calls for your business is to have a fully optimised Google Business Profile. Over the last six months, we’ve helped a tool hire company in Plymouth achieve 136 calls purely through an optimised and well-managed profile… That’s an average of 23 calls per month. (With many more enquiries coming directly through that website alongside this). A few things we’ve done to achieve this: ➡️ Added all tool hire / product they offer with image, description and link ➡️ Update with 6-7 new Google posts per month with latest offerings ➡️ Fully optimised profile with all key section complete ➡️ Maximising 5-star reviews to built trust and increase visibility _______ Interested in finding out more about Google Business Profiles for your service-based business? We help to create and manage them for you so that you can get more calls. Feel free to DM for a chat 🤝

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Creating open connection routes to your business will help those new and existing clients get in touch to enquire, book and recommend. How many routes do you have? Social messaging? Whatsapp? Website form? Google? Email? Phone? Walk-in? There are many ways new business can arrive and ensuring you have as many open doorways for connection will mean that no matter whether you are 'open' or not you can still receive that first contact. Do you have auto-responders and chatbots attached to your systems. They're not for everyone as you may want to ensure a more personal touch as part of your service, but they can be a great placeholder in some circumstances. How ever you do CONNECT, make sure you do it with positivity, a welcoming tone and with a prompt, polite response. #thesaloninspector #salonowner #salonbusiness #salonentrepreneur #solopreneur #connection #newclient #salonbusinessowner #salonindustry #salon #clientexperience #clientjourney #beautyprofessional #hairprofessional #nailprofessional #homesalonowner #salonprofessional #hair #beauty #nails #massage #aesthetics 

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Often, business owners look at quick wins when it comes to their PR strategy and expect overnight fame, which I can sometimes understand. However, the real value is in a long-term, overarching strategy that means your brand is seen, heard, and remembered everywhere your ideal customer is. This particular brand is a favourite of ours as it has a long-term plan, knows what it wants to achieve, and has an exit strategy for its business. Therefore, all coverage is welcome as it increases its overall brand value. The coverage we achieved was a snowball effect of long, hard work, continuous pitching, following up, changing angles, testing and optimising for growth. In return, the brand's conversion went through the roof as their coverage acted as CRO for their internal marketing efforts. This is what success looks like!

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