by Amanda Daniels-Allen | Apr 21, 2010 | Events & Conferences |
Hi there!
Just to say a big thank you to people who came to the event, we hope you found both topics interesting and the forum as a whole beneficial to your own businesses.
Both ourselves and Azzure Marketing are extremely pleased with how it all went. Both talks went into detail about completely different areas of marketing, but complemented each other well, posing a lot of thought provoking questions. We have received a lot of positive feedback about the forum we held. Many people now know what their next business step has to be, which is great!
We hope everyone has taken something from this morning’s event away with them that they can utilise within their business, whether it be branding, ensuring you keep your marketing plans updated or simply to be proud of your business card!
Don’t forget! We’re also hosting a Marketing Workshop on Wednesday 26th May, which will use the whole day to look at what your business is doing now, what you want it to be doing next year and everything in between. We’ll be going into more detail about the workshop very soon and will keep you all updated.
Until then…happy marketing!
by Amanda Daniels-Allen | Mar 24, 2010 | Events & Conferences |
Just in case you haven’t already heard or seen about the workshop Koogar and Azzure Marketing are hosting on Wednesday 21st April here’s a little reminder!
The event is a Marketing Forum aiming to introduce people to marketing; why you should use it, the benefits of using it and the different types of marketing available to you (as not every way will be beneficial to you).
The event will start at 09:30 – registering (name, company, how you heard about the event etc) and will finish at 12:30. During this time you will be able to listen to two speakers:
Amanda Daniels (Koogar): ‘Attracting New Clients’ – The key information you need for a successful online presence.
Julie Webb (Azzure Marketing): ‘Promoting your Business’ – Understanding your business position to target your customers, using the right marketing tools. http://www.azzuremktg.co.uk
You will be able to ask both Amanda and Julie questions throughout the event as well as network at the end with each other and don’t panic- tea and coffee will be served throughout!
You will also have the opportunity to sign up for our marketing workshop on Wednesday 26th May, which is a more in depth look at the marketing your business is using and how it could be improved. You will need to book your place early for this event however, as there are only 10 places available!
Feel free to have a look at the event details in more detail on our Training page:
https://www.koogar.co.uk/training/workshop-marketing-what-how-when/
If you want to book your place on our Marketing Forum Event please follow the link below:
http://marketingwhathowwhen.eventbrite.com
We look forward to seeing you there!
by Amanda Daniels-Allen | Mar 19, 2010 | Events & Conferences |
In the Matrix, Neo is updated within seconds when he needs or wants to know something new because his situation has changed.
Within your industry… how often do things change and what changes?
When it does change what do you do about it? Do you go on courses, read up with PDP (Personal Development Plan) time.
Do you make sure you do this once a month?
How often do you get updated?
Koogar recently attended a Web Seminar called Speak the Web held in Liverpool but also at various locations around the North.
I have always wanted to attend a web seminar which is where designers, developers, programmers and others find out about whats happening now within the Internet/digital and design. The latest code to use, the latest design styles, programmes available, best practises and how others do things.
I was very nervous when I got there, didn’t know what to expect but by the time I had left I had a ton of new ideas, things to go and check out and try out too! I was so excited I cant tell you… I just wanted to pop!
I also won a book by Paul Boag a guy I have been following for a while (in terms of podcasts and blogs).
Since this experience I want to be the best person, designer and business owner I can be even more than before!
Simon Collinson who was one of the speakers of the night REALLY inspired me! Again Simon is another person I have been following for years and there he was in front of me, delivering a talk and explaining his philosophy of work and ethics.
I would highly recommend going to a seminar held for your industry, you WILL pick up ideas, meet some new people and you may even win a prize like I did. I will be going again if they hold it and have also decided to attend a few GeekUps in my area (Chester and Liverpool). My advice to you is read more, go back to basics and most importantly enjoy what your doing and have fun!
So, what do you do to keep up with the latest trends within your industry?
You don’t want to fall behind now, do you…
by Amanda Daniels-Allen | Nov 15, 2009 | Events & Conferences |
The site and tweetup was inspired by a a group of people asking Koogar and Cromwells when we where going to put on a @WirralTweetUp, so Koogar and Cromwells got together and have set a date as well as some other surprises for the people, businesses and charities who will be attending!
Its about time the Wirral had their own TweetUp so the first event is going to be held on Monday 7th December at 5:30pm – 8:30pm at Cromwells Restaurant in Irby.
If you would like more information, please visit: http://www.wirraltweetup.co.uk
by Amanda Daniels-Allen | Oct 31, 2009 | Events & Conferences |
This week Koogar attended the Business Northwest Event in Manchester’s G-Mex.
We started quite early as we got the train and got to the venue about 9am.
I met a business colleague on the train on the way and before we made a start, we went and found a full English breakfast at a little cafe called “Bowlers”. Once we had finished and set ourselves up for the day, we then proceeded to be in the first group of speed networking of the day.
There were 50 businesses lined up in what they called “cots” ready to deliver their 60 second pitch, pass business cards and potentially do business. I saw this as a great opportunity to practise Koogar’s new 60 second proposition to new people and businesses. Obviously the more you practise the better and more confident you become in delivering it to others.
So, why did we go to this event knowing we have a lot of work on at the moment and spend time away from the business?
Well, we ask ourselves this question every time we are not in the office. As we all know, you need to spend and use your time effectively! Our goal for the day was to maybe find new clients, practise our new 60 second pitch, but more importantly come up with some new ideas for the business.
On Thursday we met a new PR company that we would like to do businesses with, an online magazine and also got re-aquainted with Business Link.
It is worth going to there events to take you away from the business and the day to day work for a while to:
- Reflect
- Talk to people who are in the similar position to yourself
- Have time to come up with new ideas for your business and your clients!
If you went along, please let us know what you thought and what you got out of it… We look forward to hearing from you!
by Amanda Daniels-Allen | Oct 28, 2009 | Events & Conferences |
Today I cancelled a few things we needed to attend for Koogar (working on the business) and concentrated on doing some actual work, but I’m still planning on networking tonight in Chester. The reason I cancelled is sometimes you just go a long to things for the sake of it without looking at the schedule and working out your deadlines and other things like admin that need to be done.
Anyway, I was running a little late due to unforeseen circumstances, but still got the the networking event 20 minutes late (and hadn’t missed the speaker). I had to attend this event as I have been asked to speak in a few months with regards to Social Media and how it can help your business, so I wanted to go to see the facilities and make some notes so I am prepared for when its my turn.
The speaker this evening was Chrissie [PAUSE] Chrissie Gibson, a lady who is very knowledgeable when it comes to networking and who I have met and seen speak many times before. (Chrissie has also spoken at a MyWirralHub event).
Even though I have heard Chrissie speak many times, I still pick up little nuggets of information on networking best practices. Since this event I have decided to attend a workshop put on by Chrissie so I don’t miss anything out and polish my networking skills.
Have you attended one of Chrissie’s courses? If yes, do you recommend it and what was the best thing you took away from it?
