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Koogar has gone Limited!

Apr 6 | by | Goals
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Yes, the fiscal year has just turned and we are VERY pleased to announce that Koogar has gone Limited.

Koogar started off as a hobby for Amanda back in 2006 (while she was working full time as an Internet Developer in Stockport) and over the years Koogar has pleasantly developed into a full time career, passion and company for Amanda. We started out as a Web Design company, as this at the time was the goal for Amanda to keep up her design skills, help businesses have a better web presence and to de-mystify the Internet for people.

I’m sure your aware that Koogar genuinely loves what we do for our clients and strive to be the best within our field!

Because of many of you (and despite the recession), Koogar has been going for nearly 5 years now, so we think its time that the company stood up and spread its paws.

Koogar has decided NOW is the right time to go Limited in the new tax year of 2011.

By going Limited it means that Koogar’s new vision can be rolled out. This new vision, is for the company to grow and expand, and really help new and existing existing clients to deliver thier marketing messages with even more impact and success. We would also like to help other businesses that you may know, to give the same care and devotion for their website’s, social media training and branding.

We plan to not only look after your website, but also develop your “Brand” on and offline for you, using Digital Marketing.

What does this mean to you?

Koogar wants to be even more successful by giving our clients even more value for their money!

We are looking to maintain ALL of our relationships, as we know you are all serious about growing and evolving your own visions, (whatever that may be as every ones vision of success is different). If you would like to know more about our new vision for Koogar and additional services you could benefit from, you’ll be able to find it on our website. Check out our philosophy and go from there…

We look forward to working with you, networking with you even more and helping you grow using Digital Marketing.

Koogar talks at Buzz Tuesday

Mar 23 | by | Presentations/Talks, Testimonials
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Koogar was given the opportunity to give a talk on “Social Media and WHY you should use it within your business“.

The talk lasted around about 45 minutes and we decided to record it so that you could listen to it again, if you wanted to.

We covered a lot about your target market and who they are. Have you even spoken to someone at a network meeting or listened to someone say “I would like to speak to anybody/any one who…“

The next time you attend a network meeting and someone asks you who you are looking to work with I challenge you to tell them exactly who you’re looking for without saying “anybody/any one who…”.

Without knowing our target market we wont be able to follow the right people or even get business from Social Media. Listen again to the talk and let us know who your looking to work with, you never know we might know that person!

Koogar Talk BuzzTuesday March 22nd 2011 by koogarsox

We also recorded a few testimonials given from the delegates who turned up for the Buzz Tuesday Event in Rossette to find out what they thought of the Networking Event and of Amanda as a speaker.

If you are one of the people who gave a testimonial we would like to say a BIG thank you! We all appreciate your comments.

Crash Overide, Acid Burn, Cereal Killer and Koogar

Mar 12 | by | Inspiration!
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At the age of 12 I asked my Mum if I could have a computer and lucky me got one! I got an Apple Mac on my birthday which I had to share. I still have today, (probably a collectors item now).

I was one of the best students in my Information Technology class during school. I loved it and wanted more! I also attended an after school Roller Disco at the Youth Club down the road from our house which turned into a hobby when I bought my first pair of Blades at 16. They went everywhere with me.

Inspiration comes from different places for everyone.

“If you mess with the best, you die like the rest!”

In 1995 a film called “Hackers” came out with Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina Jolie. By the time I finished watching this film I wanted to be a Hacker. The story, the computers, the sound track, the style of clothes, the graphics, the blades; Actually everything in this film intrigued me into wanting to know more. Could I have a job that encompassed all of these things?

Crash Overide, Acid Burn, Cereal Killer and Koogar are all handles. Whats yours?

Over the last 3 months Koogar has been working with Business Advisor’s from ICON Business Solutions who help busy business owners take their life back and working with my Coach Robertson Fox for nearly two years who help individuals breath. Due to the nature of our work, I’m online all the time and can work at any time at all. When you run your own company its hard to switch off.

For the past three weeks I have been working on the Koogar mission and vision, not just for 2011 but for the life time of Koogar. What do we want from the company? What do we want to achieve for the company and for our clients? These are the types of questions we have been asked to answer.

Going back to the reason WHY you started doing what you do is a great way of getting your mojo back, getting inspired and getting your vision. Watching this film again has just inspired me to be the best I can be with my work!

Understanding what you want from life or your business helps you get there that little bit faster.

What film inspires you?

kooKoogar Ka Choo!

Mar 2 | by | Networking
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As many of you know Koogar are a member of BNI – Business Network International which is a large networking organisation started off in America by Ivan Misner. We meet every Tuesday morning at 6:30am until 8:30am in the Hard Days Night Hotel.

We were told by our Committee that it was “Beatles Theme” week and that our 60 second platform was the time to share anything Beatles or you should come in fancy dress. If neither of these were taken up then you would have to do a forfeit. The night before Koogar frantically wrote the following;

“Good Morning, Good Morning“!

“A day in the life” of Koogar; We are a Digital Marketing company based in Liverpool who build websites amongst other things. We are always asked for “Help” and being told “It’s all too much“.

“8 days a week” we live and breathe the Internet. Today I would like to talk to you about the Social Media “Revolution“. I want to “Hold your hand” with “All my loving” and help you get the most out of Twitter and Facebook.

People say; “How do you do it?“, “It’s all too much” and “Don’t pass me by“. Do I have to tweet, I have an “Octopus’s Garden“? But I say just “Act Naturally“.

Koogar can help you make it all “Come together” through a “Magical Mystery Tour“. Our next workshop is on 31st March 2011 in Liverpool City Centre.

I hope you passed my business card on “Yesterday“, so “Come and get it“!

Online we can help you make your mark “Across the universe“!

We would love to hear what you think of our 60 seconds… We had a laugh and business was passed and usual!

I am the Egg Mand… This is my wall post… kooKoogar Ka Choo!

Manchester Social Media Workshop (24/2)

Feb 25 | by | Testimonials, Training/Workshops
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We held a Social Media Workshop in Manchester City Centre yesterday with the help of YSes. They found us the right building and venue for the job and also recommended a great catering company last minute to supply the lunch for my delegates and myself. So I must say a BIG thank you to Ruth and Natalie. If your looking for locations to run workshops, then you must speak to these girls!

The workshop its self went really well. There were only a few delegates so we got the take our time a little more and concentrate on their businesses more which in turn helped them work out that they can actually help each other with their own Social Media strategies.

What one of the delegates said about the day;

I have three things I’m going to take away from today’s workshop:

  • How to have a coordinated Social Media strategy
  • How to use Twitter
  • How to use of Tweetdeck and Hootsuite

I came away feeling excited and inspired! I have enjoyed it all, especially the interaction!

So, if you want to walk away with the same knowledge we have more workshops happening throughout the year. Feel free to contact us and let us know what your struggling with, so we can help you have a working digital marketing strategy.

NetworkShe and Koogar

Jan 12 | by | Networking, Training/Workshops
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Koogar are pleased to announce that in 2011 we are now working with NetworkShe. NetworkShe is a women’s only networking organisation based in North Wales. They hold events on a regular basis and also have their own magazine which is free; you can advertise in it and or have an editorial!

NetworkShe and Koogar got together and realised that there are still people out there that are unsure of Social Media. There are people who need a little help to get their profile up-to-date, need help to understand what the jargon means and which platform is suitable for them.

Please see our new training page for these hands-on Social Media Workshops.

We are very excited about working with NetworkShe. If you haven’t been to their events then your missing out! Check out their website www.networkshe.co.uk

2011, so what now?

Jan 8 | by | Goals
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Well Happy New Year to you and yours and we hope its a very prosperous one for your company!

We want to hear from you!

We want to know what your company goals are and what you have planned for your company. Sharring a goal with someone else gives you a few things;

  • Accountability
  • Others in the knowing

If you share your goals with people and even better, speak them out loud there is a difference from just writing them down! The energy changes and your putting it out there.

Finish off this sentence;

By the end of 2011, I want to have…

For Koogar; …a new member of staff
For Amanda; …attending a Feng Shui course to learn about the art!

Think this is the spiritual me coming out…

Dec 31 | by | Goals
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This is the last time I will be writing a blog in 2010. I just wanted to say that this year has been our second year in business full time and it has been great! and its also our 5th year of trading.

Koogar has had its ups and downs like any company and they are to be expected. It just depends on how you deal with each situation.

Everything happens to us happens for a reason.

I’m a big believer in that!
Everything that happens to us is also feedback. So in the future, 2011; we will know how to deal with situations better, how to react to situations, change the way we do things from the feedback we have been given and know what we will do the next time it happens.

Running a company is a gift. It takes determination, passion, persistence and risk. However, its also a lot of fun, its exciting and new every day… So all I ask of you is to embrace your business with both arms in the new year and see what you can achieve!

d.S.d every day! (Do something different)

I plan to achieve a lot in 2011 and get a lot of feedback too. I have set goals and objectives for the company and I’m soooo looking forward to making them reality!

I look forward to seeing you beside me, either networking, having lunch, in meetings to plan something, in/on the radio or over a coffee.

I will raise my glass to you all tonight and wish you all the best in 2011!

We are here to help you every step of the way!

What did you achieve in 2010?

Dec 26 | by | Goals
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So as 2010 draws to a close, we take a look at what we have achieved over the last year within Koogar.

The majority of people would say they haven’t done much, achieved anything as we always remember the bad things in life and business. Sometimes bad things lead us onto good or better situations and without them we might not be where we are today…

Remember you even have to thank the small things and the bad things too!

In 2010, Koogar:

  • moved into our first office from our home office into Liverpool City Centre
  • took on a second member of staff who helped us:
    • become a great boss
    • understand the needs to staff
    • understand the need of our customers
    • understand what our clients want more of
  • grew our network within the Northwest of England
  • built new and stronger relationships
  • became a co-presenter of a Business Show on Redshift Radio

    • Personally, I now:

    • understand my business even better and this is on-going
    • understand what I want from Koogar
    • take more action

    In 2011, Koogar will be growing and stepping closer to our vision. Over the Christmas break we will be writing down our goals for 2011 and hope you’ll be doing the same!

    We would like to personally thank all of our colleagues, our clients, our associates and everyone we have come in contact with. As you have all helped us get to where we are today!

    Please feel free to share with us your experiences of 2010, good and bad…

    We wish you all the best for 2011! Lets make it another to remember.

    1st of many! (Social Media Workshops)

    Dec 4 | by | Training/Workshops
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    This week we delivered our first full day Social Media workshop for Reaseheath Enterprise Hub at Howard Worth Accountants in Northwich who kindly put on tea and coffee as well as a great buffet lunch.

    During this workshop Amanda revealed her *NEW Digital Marketing Workbook which not only helps people with understanding marketing but also how to choose which Social Media tools are for your business.

    The day was run to time, networking happened during the breaks and we got some great feedback!

    If you would like to attend any of our workshops in 2011, please visit our new Microsite at http://www.koogartraining.co.uk.

    If you would like to book you can visit: http://www.koogartraining.co.uk/book-for-1day-workshops/

    We look forward to seeing you there!

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