Blog

Manchester Social Media Workshop (24/2)

Feb 25 | by | Testimonials, Training/Workshops
No Comments

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
No Comments

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
No Comments

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
4 Comments

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
3 Comments

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
    4 Comments

    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!

    2011 Workshops and Webinars

    Nov 24 | by | Training/Workshops
    No Comments

    Well over the last few weeks we have been working on our Marketing Plan for 2011 and hope you have been doing the same!

    If you have a plan of growing bigger and reaching more people during 2011 then I think you might like to take a look at what we are doing in the New Year!

    Workshops

    We have planned a series of workshops during 2011 on Social Media and training up to 120 during our group sessions. If you have been thinking about Social Media and have the following questions, you should attend:

    • Not to sure what it is, but think its something we should look at…
    • I know a little bit about it and could do with knowing more…
    • How do I target my market more effectively instead of scatter-gunning my marketing?
    • I want to understand whats available to me and how I make a start.
    • I would like to do it but I’m not sure I have the time?

    All of these questions and more will be answered during the full day of training (Introductory offer of £199 per person) which includes lunch and no more than 12 people attending each workshop, which enables tailoring for your business. For more information, visit: www.koogartraining.co.uk

    Our workshops are in different locations around the Northwest and a few in other areas of the UK.

    Webinars

    We have also written a series of webinars that will help you understand Marketing and what you can do. A lot of people are unsure of Marketing and how it can help your business grow. I have people telling me; “It doesn’t work”, “It’s too expensive…” and a lot of other things.

    Well here is your chance to listen into a webinar and gain more information and understanding without leaving the comfort of your own home or office. A webinar is  done online and you will also get a copy of it so you can listen to it in the future.

    Each webinar is £9.99 per person and you will receive handouts before the webinar for you to fill in while listening, helping you create a list of things you could do for the future of your business.

    For more information on the webinars, please visit: http://www.koogartraining.co.uk/1-hour-webinars-2011/

    If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on 0844 811 8464 or email Amanda at info@koogar.co.uk.

    Standout and make your mark in 2011!

    A week of Inspiration!

    Nov 22 | by | Inspiration!
    No Comments

    What a week I had last week. I attended a few different seminars and learned a lot.

    • Koogar spoke at Train2000 for a group of women in Liverpool
    • Attended Gill Fielding’s Wealth Creation seminar in Manchester

    The main event I attended was the North West Global Entrepreneurs Week for Women down at Cranage Hall in Cheshire.

    It was a day filled with great and inspirational speakers, stalls and treats for people to buy for Christmas, networking opportunities and 10 different workshops ranging from Social Media to Confident Conflict.

    We all had chance to stop for some lunch in the hotels restaurant which was amazing and then we were back it to, learning more and being even more inspired.

    I’m all for these days which help you understand your business a little more, it backs up thoughts and fears you have while running a business and also lets you know there are other people out there feeling the same way as you.

    Running a business is one of the hardest things I have done as I have to be good at my job as well as deliver it, do the admin, accounts, telephone people and the list goes on. I have learned over the years that you cannot do this all by yourself and you need to have a team around you to help with the things you either don’t want to do or cant do.

    Great day all round and would recommend to any lady starting out in business or already running an established business to go along as everyone would take something away from the day!

    MyWirralHub’s final event for 2010

    Nov 8 | by | Networking
    2 Comments

    MyWirralHub is having the last event for 2010 in Mr.Chows in Parkgate on the Wirral.

    We have made some amendments to the structure of MyWirralHub for 2011. This means that we are:

    • having evening and lunch time events
    • getting great meal deals from our chosen venues
    • attending the best venues we have used over the last 2 years
    • holding “membership free” events – you don’t have to join, just come when you like
    • have speakers who will educate the delegates on various business needs

    As from this final event, you will now be able to buy your ticket online and pay for your place to attend MyWirralHub. We are looking forward to the new year and hope it will attract new and old businesses on the Wirral or even businesses who would like to trade on the Wirral.

    Continuing our idea’s of “bringing local businesses together”!

    Wealth from Marketing Event – London

    Oct 31 | by | Inspiration!, Marketing Strategy
    1 Comment

    The Koogar team attended the Wealth from Marketing seminar this weekend in London which was put on by ThinkBig.

    Before we actually got there we were asked by 5 different people “Why are you going to a marketing seminar when you do marketing?”

    The answer to this question is “because marketing is an on going element to all businesses, we have to keep up with an ever changing world . Most importantly we love to learn new things about our industry which again is ever changing.

    Nothing ever stays the same, things always move and if Koogar doesn’t move with it, then we will be left behind and we want to be in the forefront!”

    This question relates to one of our other blog posts about Health and Wellness: Keep Learning. Whatever business your in, your industry has changed in some way. Even if you went to a seminar or attended a workshop and heard one new way of doing things then its worth it! Every business and business owner wants to be the best that they can be and this is the way to do it!

    What we are taking away from this weekend is:

    1. Delegate!
    2. Create a meaningful marketing plan
    3. Anything is possible if you take action
    4. Learning and education is how you keep your company fresh and up-to-date

    The reason we attended this event is because I recently read a book I bought from Oxfam called Guerrilla Marketing Excellence written by Jay Conrad Levinson and its the best marketing book I have read to date. When we saw that Jay was speaking in London we took up the opportunity straight away!

    We left London with a pad full of notes and new ideas, not just for Koogar but also for our clients too and all we are going to do is TAKE ACTION! When was the last time you attended a seminar or workshop that is relevant to your industry?

    « Previous Page
    Next Page »
    FeedburnerTwitterFacebook
    Real Time Web Analytics