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9 Deadly Mistakes Made Around Business Websites Business Coach Brisbane

9 Deadly Mistakes Made Around Business Websites

Business TipsBy Donna StoneDecember 8, 2020

As an experienced business coach, I’ve seen many mistakes made when it comes to a business website.  The blunders range from massive to not so big.  Naturally, there are some great websites out there too.   Let’s talk about what you should NOT be doing when it comes to your business website, and naturally what…

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Sales is NOT a Dirty Word!

Sales is NOT a Dirty Word

Business TipsBy Donna StoneNovember 26, 2020Leave a comment

As a business coach, I am talking to business owners every day and there is definitely a stigma around the word ‘sales’ and about being a ‘salesperson’.  Firstly, can I say ‘sales’ is not a dirty word!  There is a mindset out there that business owners don’t want to be a salesperson because they draw…

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Everything you need to know about google reviews

Everything You Need to Know About Google Reviews! 

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 25, 2020

Google Reviews are gold for your business.  In this blog, I’m going to cover everything from the importance of attaining Google Reviews, how to get them, how to deal with poor reviews (and good ones) and how to take those reviews to the next level in your marketing.   Google Reviews – why they are…

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Maximise your marketing using Google My Business

Maximise Your Marketing Using Google My Business

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 25, 2020

Google My Business (affectionately known as GMB) is a powerful digital marketing tool.  Whilst it started in June 2014 it has really come into its own over the last couple of years.  Now it’s a marketing tool that I recommend almost everyone that I do business coaching with.  As a bonus, it’s free! An interesting…

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Heaps of Tips for great virtual meetings

Heaps of Tips for GREAT Virtual Meetings

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneNovember 17, 2020

Now more than ever, virtual meetings are becoming more of a norm.  I have found that more people are willing to meet virtually, whether that be for a business meeting, team catch-up, client catch-up or even an initial ‘meet and greet’.  Whether you are using Zoom, Skype, Teams or some other system, many of the…

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21 Things Businesses Need to Action Before Christmas

21 Things Businesses Need to Action Before Christmas

Business TipsBy Donna StoneNovember 3, 2020

Well, we made it!  It’s been a hard year for many and extremely tough for some.  Christmas is going to be soon upon us and it’s time to plan.  I’ve listed out for you some quick and timely reminders which will likely be relevant for most businesses.   Businesses need to action these before Christmas…

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21 Do's and Don'ts for business social media

21 Do’s and Don’ts for Business Social Media

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneOctober 20, 2020

As an experienced business coach and marketer, I’m frequently watching what other people do in their marketing, including social media.  It’s not always done right, or well.  Whilst these tips are around business social media, really, I think many of the principles apply across the board – personal or business.   Do’s and don’ts for…

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18 Challenges of a Family-Run Business

18 Challenges of A Family-Run Business – and Some Solutions!

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneOctober 13, 2020

For some, they believe working in a family-run business means a more relaxed working environment and a ‘one big happy family’ feel.  Whilst some family-run businesses may well treat all their staff like a member of their family, it’s not that frequent.  More often the challenges outweigh the benefits.  However, having said that, some family…

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The Skill of Upsell

The Skill of Upselling – Minus the ‘Hard Sell’

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneSeptember 29, 2020

Some business owners struggle to sell, let alone upsell.  The upsell doesn’t have to be a ‘hard sell’.  It also doesn’t need to be difficult.  Did you know, that in a service-based business, once you do business with someone, all you have to do is ask?  Offer an upsell and 50% (yes 50%) of your…

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Improving Customer Support During and After COVID-19

Improving Customer Support During and After COVID-19

Business TipsBy Donna StoneSeptember 25, 2020

Below is an article by guest blogger Rebecca Jo.  As an experienced business coach, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of customer support.  Another statistic is that we lose 68% due to a perceived lack of indifference – aka customer service.  With decades of experience in business and helping other business owners, I know that…

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30+ years of experience, coupled with formal quals allow me to successfully coach many people and coaches.  Whilst Brisbane-based, my clients are all over Australia.  Practical, experienced, supportive, caring, focused and even a little driven; attributes I use to help my clients achieve their own success.  My approach is varied and flexible – based on YOUR needs.  Services include:

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