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Do you believe in yourself and your power? If you take your cue from CATRIONA POLLARD, you will be on your way to stepping into the spotlight to tell your story, connect with people and capitalise on your expertise.
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It’s taken a few years. Catriona has consistently used PR and social media tactics over those years with a clear intent to build her profile, and it has worked.
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years have had a ‘buy and hold’ approach. In this type of market where we have been going backwards this does not always work. Take opportunities when you can and remember you can always sell and buy back in at a later time.
Look for yield – there are a lot of investments around at the moment that offer much better yields than current term deposit rates, don’t forget fully franked shares are also helpful at tax time. Take profits when possible – try not to be
Buy quality companies – with strong fundamentals and a healthy balance sheet, the blue chip top 200 stocks have held up well during volatile times because these are companies which investors have relied on in the past and have a proven track record. Be brave – cash is the number one investment choice at present, if you are very conservative and are happy to accept a lower return then stay with what works for you. However, if you really believe in an investment and it is only down due to poor sentiments in the market, don’t be rash and panic; remember you only generate a loss when you sell.
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If you are in the funeral business, these facts may be just part and parcel of the job, but to those outside the industry and to the media, they make for quirky news stories.
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It might be worth sitting down with pen in hand and brainstorming the facts and trends that are taking off in your field. Need some more examples to help get you thinking?
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How about the evolution of the humble kid’s birthday party? Oh how far things have come since ‘pin the tail on the donkey’ and ‘musical chairs’. These days, kids parties are competitive and for some parents, can almost be as elaborate to plan as weddings! Enter the kids ‘spa party’ where fingernails and toenails are painted - not faces. Or flower arranging - not drawing, and of course the hit
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trend of kids cooking classes for all the budding junior master chefs. So, think back to how things were run in your business 10 years ago and ask yourself these five questions to unlock a story idea: n How has your business changed over the years and why? What trends are you seeing?
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“You will be amazed at the emotional connection that you start building with people and the relationships you start developing – because you are positively impacting their lives.” n Catriona Pollard CP Communications +61 (2) 9460 9200 www.cpcommunications.com.au
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FROM UNKNOWN TO EXPERT: How to use clever PR and social media to become a recognised expert
Author: Catriona Pollard Price: $27.95 Printed | $9.99 Kindle Public relations and social media can be the difference between being a well recognised expert and thought leader in your niche and just wishing you were. From Unknown to Expert delivers a comprehensive, step-by-step framework that will skyrocket you into the spotlight using the proven Unknown to Expert 5 Star System. This book captures 20 years of PR and social media know-how into a practical guide to help you gain more exposure, increase sales and enable new career opportunities. Packed full of easy-to-use templates and examples, it will give you the confidence and skills to get you the media coverage and online community you deserve. Available for purchase from www.UnknownToExpert.com
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Did you know that coffins are now bigger and are being buried vertically to save space? People can now design their own custom coffin. And for some, ceremonies and wakes are now event managed, preplanned, designer ‘life celebrations’.
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“In the competitive business environment, we have to deal with the fact that it’s no longer enough to simply be great at what you do. You now need to be great at telling people what you do!” Catriona believes that when you start telling your stories and sharing your expertise it is helping the people who are listening or reading it.
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How to unlock a common misconception is to think no one is interested in the ho-hum operations of your business, but what is old news to you might be new and exciting to the public. Join Julie morgan as she shares the keys to unlocking stimulating story ideas for your business.
Important Information: The information contained in this article is general information only. It does not take into consideration any specific needs, situations or objectives. Before making any financial decisions you should make sure you are comfortable that the strategy suits your needs and objectives, and your risk profile. If necessary, you should seek professional advice.
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business’s reputation, give you a competitive edge and boost sales. The trick is to identify your stories and then see them through the eyes of editors and program directors. Catriona knows first-hand that anything from an innovation, to a new book, to a childhood memory has news potential if it’s packaged correctly. And it has absolutely no news value if it isn’t released to the media or shared online at all!
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Despite all the doom and gloom currently circulating, SUSAn rALLingS and PATriCiA DoYLe outline how stocks and shares should still play a role in the investment mix of accumulating your wealth portfolio.
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Riding the dips greedy, and have an exit strategy. Ask yourself, would I be happy with a 20 per cent return? If the answer is yes, trim some profits off the top, as we do not know if it will continue to go up!
In her book, Catriona shares her personal journey to becoming a recognised expert and the strategies and tactics she employed and how she has helped thousands of other experts and thought leaders achieve expert status.
“But the truth is, you do have knowledge in your particular field that others don’t, and you can capitalise on this by offering your expert comments and opinion to the media and on social media. The more you accept that you are an expert, the more everybody else will accept it too,” says Catriona.
Start blogging: Blogging is a great tool to increase your profile and it allows you to connect with your audience in an engaging way.
Pitch stories: Use the media to share your expertise and reach the people who will influence your success.
The Australian share market dropped over 11 per cent last financial year. This has obviously been a tough 12 months. In order to overcome some of the difficulties investors have been experiencing since the Global Financial Crisis, we have the following tips:
It includes the best of the step-by-step processes she used to leverage the power of PR, social media and other strategies to build the reputations of companies large and small. And it outlines the same ‘5 Star System’ she used to grow her own personal brand from a relative unknown to an industry expert featured in hundreds of magazines, newspapers and even on TV, and attracting big name clients, all within just two years.
“I had to back myself, believe in myself, and stand in my own power. I had to believe that I am truly an expert, and to be prepared to tell people I was. And I think that is a challenge for many people.”
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Clearly there has been a lot of hard work during that time, as well as monumental obstacles and challenges Catriona has overcome. Her biggest advice to business women is to “Start believing in your own power”.
“Before I started my thought leadership journey I had self-limiting beliefs about telling my story. Did I know enough? What if I get up on stage and forget everything? Do I know more than the next PR person? Am I really an expert?”
Describe yourself: Developing an elevator statement or pitch is an effective way of making great first impressions, and they can also lead to new business and customers.
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Through her speaking, social media and consulting work she has helped thousands of people get into the spotlight, and she realised she wanted to reach as many people as possible with her specific system. Her recently released book, From Unknown To Expert is the summation of more than a decade of her experience helping brands and entrepreneurs gain millions and millions of dollars in media exposure.
According to Catriona, this is so critical because many times, women are held back by fear and a sense that their business isn’t good enough or that they are not enough of an expert to even begin the journey of getting their message out to the world.
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When Catriona Pollard started her business 13 years ago, just standing up at a Women’s Network Australia business luncheon to introduce or talk about her business, was a challenge. Fast forward 13 years, she is now is a highly regarded expert in PR and social media, who speaks across Australia and globally. Catriona has also just released a book everyone is raving about – From Unknown To Expert.
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The answer to these questions might just lead you to find the story angle you need to get your business known. n
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CHeryL Davies explains the importance of combining both marketing and graphic designing expertise when building a website. When establishing a web presence too many small businesses get carried away with the graphic appeal of their website, often ignoring the most import aspects of marketing, engagement and conversion. Sure, an experienced web designer can produce a website that looks like a work of art, but they can’t necessarily design the marketing strategy that makes a website do its job. When it comes to creating a website for your business, you first need to consider why you need one. It is from this starting point that you progress to developing a strategy that outlines what you would like to achieve and the steps necessary to reach the desired outcomes. That is where marketers come to the rescue; they know how to ask the right questions to extract the information needed to build an effective website. It is this information that will be used to brief the web designer so they stay on task ensuring they create a website that provides you with the outcomes, conversions and sales you are seeking. There are many graphically appealing websites out there that have been designed by web designers. These websites look great but do they actually do the job they were designed to do? Are they actually getting conversions? Let’s overview four examples, two designed by web designers and two designed with a good strategy behind them.
‘Axel Peemoeller’ http:// de-war.de/ the key to this site is exploration, so any user who is in the mood to explore and spend time on the site would find it very entertaining, however the messaging is not clear and the user is left confused as to what exactly Axel does. There is no clear navigation and the long-scroll content can get laborious.
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Another great example is ‘Links LA’ http://www. linksla.com/. Again, a very creatively designed site but there is no clear indication of what they do, no call to action and as a user, you get lost in all the different sized fonts. It is rather surprising to discover that this company actually specialises in ecommerce website design. Then we can explore two very good examples – ‘The Resumator’ – http://www.theresumator. com/ and ‘Walkley’ – http://walkley.com.au/. These websites both have a clear call to action, clean design and are easy to navigate. The reason you build websites is to get conversions and sales. Therefore it is important to optimise conversion rates by making your site easy to use.
Do your research and price checks on solicitors and building and pest inspectors prior to starting your search then when you are ready to put in an offer you have everything at your fingertips. this, creating websites that sell your product or service using focused strategies. You are more likely to create conversions, spend less money and achieve the outcomes you desire. In the long run it’s a better experience and outcome for both you and your customers. n
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Decide how you want to buy your property. There are various methods of purchasing a home. Homes can be on the market for sale by private treaty at an advertised price, price range or POA (price on application) or by auction or tender. The next step is to decide where you want to buy and this will depend on whether you intend to live in the property or rent it out but the 10 basics are the same. 1. Location 2. Price range 3. What type of home do you want? (e.g. house, townhouse, unit, etc.) 4. What style of home suits your lifestyle? (e.g. low set, high set, single storey, etc.)
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5. How many bedrooms/bathrooms? 6. How many car spaces do you want/need? 7. How much land do you want? 8. Do you want a pool? 9. Define your other ‘needs’ (e.g. deck, proximity to transport, schools) 10. Define your ‘would like’ (e.g. Solar HWS, water tank, views) The next step is to find a property. The quickest way is to go on the Internet and access one or more real estate portals and register your requirements. Go to the open homes in the area you prefer and compare the properties. Be prepared to be flexible on your requirements. If you meet an agent you like at an open home, or your friends or family recommend one, go and talk to them. Most will conjunct with other agents so that if you feel comfortable with them ask them to accompany you or make appointments to take you to a property. This can make the whole process less daunting. When you find the home you like, work out how much it is worth to you, then make an offer for the property. Be prepared to put the offer to contract and then the negotiation process can begin. Instruct the agent that you want a building and pest inspection done and specify the time frame. Unless you are paying cash, be prepared to specify a finance time frame.
inspections and valuations. A pre-settlement inspection can also be requested, usually the day before the property is due to settle. On settlement, the agent will make arrangements to hand over the keys to your new home. For an auction the conditions are different – no building and pest inspections, no finance clause, deposit expected on the day and usually a 30-day settlement period. n
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