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Today, most people would agree that thriving businesses need to invest in marketing to attract new clients, maintain existing relationships, raise profile and stand out from the crowd.

With 2020 being such an extreme and difficult year, many businesses struggled financially, and marketing may have been the first thing to be cut or stopped.

As much as we aspire to be like a social media influencer, we aren’t all exactly comfortable in front of a camera, especially when we are talking about ourselves. With the ever-increasing digital shift and need to communicate online as well as the pressure to keep ahead of the game and bring our marketing to life, being in front of camera is now a necessity. Creating video content can generate business opportunities as well as build brand awareness, generates social proof and boost search engine optimisation (SEO).

Many small businesses think a CRM software system is just for large organisations, but for a small business, it can be one of the most important systems you can have.

Every small business and particularly the professional services sector relies on client referrals and word of mouth. Client relationships are integral to success and as a business starts to grow, it can become harder to maintain those connections and provide that ‘personal touch’.

“Chartered status is present in most industries and is recognised internationally. It can enable you to stand out from your peers, secure new opportunities as you work your way through your marketing career, and demonstrates you stay up to date and relevant.” Cal Partners celebrates Alison O'Neill gaining Chartered Marketer status.