by Helen Manchip | Content Planning
October is one of my favourite months. The mornings become a little crisper, the evenings draw in, and before we know it the busiest time of the year is just around the corner. Halloween, Bonfire Night, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Christmas…...
by Helen Manchip | Content Planning
There’s something about September, isn’t there? The children are back at school, the holidays are over, diaries start filling up again and suddenly there’s a different energy in the air. For many small business owners, September feels more like the...
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
When was the last time you bought something online, booked a restaurant or hotel or chose a tradesperson without checking the reviews first? I’m guessing… not very often. Whether we realise it or not, we all look for reassurance before making a purchase. We want to...
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
By the time June arrives, many people start to feel a little tired when it comes to social media. The year began with good intentions. You had ideas, motivation and perhaps even a plan. But somewhere along the way, life and business got busy, and showing up online may...
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
By the time May arrives, many people start to feel a little stuck when it comes to social media. The enthusiasm of the new year has settled, the early content ideas may have been used, and that familiar question begins to creep in: “What should I post about now?” If...
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
April is the month of Easter and the first real break of the year since Christmas. With bank holidays and a little more light in the days, it can feel like the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the first quarter of the year. How has it happened so quickly?...
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
March often feels like a turning point. The days get a little lighter, the air feels different, and there’s a quiet sense that it might be time for a reset. Not a dramatic overhaul just a pause to look at what’s working, what isn’t, and what could feel easier moving...
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
We made it through January! The longest month of the year for many and now we’re stepping into February, the shortest one. February also happens to host Valentine’s Day, which makes it a great time to talk about something social media often forgets: relationships....
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
January always feels full of possibility. Fresh notebooks, fresh plans… and usually, fresh intentions around social media. Maybe this is the year you’ll post more consistently.Maybe you want more engagement, more confidence, or just less stress around what to post....
by Helen Manchip | Social Media
Social media trends can be brilliant. They’re fast-moving, fun, and often give your content a visibility boost. Jumping on a trend at the right time can absolutely get you in front of new eyes and even build community when done with intention. But… should we always...
