This is my blog where I share my experiences of setting up, running and scaling businesses.
Read more to learn about the highs and lows, the good and bad times, the great times and the downright difficult times. I share how I hunted out opportunities, secured investment, sold businesses and formed strategic partnerships.
I also write about some of my favourite topics such as marketing (a big part of business growth), digital transformation, employing staff, time management, finance and numbers and delighting your customers.
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[27] Do you know about The ICO?
From 25 May 2018, the Data Protection (Charges and Information) Regulations 2018 requires every organisation or sole trader who processes personal information to pay a data protection fee to the ICO, unless they are exempt. It's worth speaking to your lawyer about...
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[26] Some thoughts on starting a podcast.
Siobhan Mears is a Virtual Assistant based in London, helping Entrepreneurs & SMEs to focus on business growth by providing premium admin support The Podcasting Fellowship with Seth Godin and AlexDiPalma The Podcast Host Ria and WonderWomen TV and her podcast....
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[25] Have you thought about your Ideal Customer?
We all have limited time and money to spend on marketing so it's key to focus on those customers that are going to deliver the best ROI. The ones that want your products or services, they love your company and they keep coming back time and time again to buy from you....
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[24] Do you think about your customer at every stage of the journey?
I've talked previously about the customer journey and why it's so important. I know I keep saying everything is my favourite topic, but the customer journey, customer experience and how you look after your customers is so important. So, it is one of my favourite...
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[23] Are you happy with your business bank?
This might be a short episode but hopefully a useful one. Make sure that you know who has access to your bank and authority to make payments. Also, have a think about whether you might need an extra account to put the VAT or tax money in until its due. Do have a look...
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[22] Do you understand your management accounts?
Do you understand your financial documents like your profit and loss? Do you get your management accounts done monthly or do you wait for 6 months or a year until you get your year-end accounts to really understand what is going on? It's also really worth trying to...
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[16] SWOT – have you identified the strengths in your business?
If you want to download my free template you can do that here. Today's episode is all about reviewing your strengths and filling in the first of the four squares. Emmie Faust SWOT template If you need help with your SWOT then get in touch and book a 1:1 session with...
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[12] When was the last time you audited your website?
Why is it important to do a website audit? When I first start working with clients (I do business growth consultancy), part of what I do is focus on helping them with their marketing and part of that process involves auditing their website. I'm going to talk about the...
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[9] Have you got Google My Business set up yet?
I am going to give you a tip on Google My Business. I'm always amazed by how many businesses haven't set up Google My Business and many aren't even sure why they need it or how to set it up. The purpose of Google My Business is that it helps you reach and engage with...
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[8] Just Do One Thing
This episode of The Business Greenhouse is all about staying focused and being more efficient by just doing one thing at a time. I talk about a brilliant book called The One Thing, which I read and thought was fantastic. It talks about focusing on one thing. I think...
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[7] 8 Benefits of networking
Do you find the idea of networking scary and overwhelming? I did too, at first. But since joining The Athena Network, I've experienced amazing results, and so have my friends and connections! So let's talk about the benefits of networking. This week, I recorded my...
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[6] Promoting employee wellbeing with Tiffany Rowlands
What can companies do to promote employee wellbeing? And what can small and medium-sized business owners do to look after themselves and their staff? In this week's episode, I chat with health coach Tiffany Rowlands. An ex-TV reporter, Tiffany has been working with...
WHAT ITS LIKE TO WORK WITH ME
Emmie is a brilliant marketing consultant as well as providing us with insightful business guidance and strategy advice. We really value having her as part of our wider team – she’s been a massive help over recent months and we look forward to working with her much more in the future.
Jeff Archer, Founder, Tonic 365
I have absolutely loved working with Emmie. She is one of the most efficient and organised individuals I have ever met. She created an incredibly thorough and helpful marketing plan for our company, and continues to assist with digital strategy. She has been an invaluable part of nourishing and growing our business model.
Annelie Whitfield, Founder, Ancient + Brave
What an amazing marketing strategy session with the brilliant Emmie Faust who helped me see the light in terms of where and how I should be focusing my attention that is realistic and very doable within my time constraints as a Mum with 4 kids trying to build my nutrition business. I’m so excited to get going and couldn’t get enough of her fab ideas.
Georgie Robertson, Nutritionist, GR Nutrition