Walkin’ The Talk // July 2009

Stress Relief

We've got three types of stress relief for you today:

1. How to remove Twitter anxiety

2. How to buy web design

3. How to avoid marital disasters after a day shopping in IKEA

If you've seen any coverage for Simple Assembly Me Hole, that's us behind that. It's a new little business offshoot which I hope you can support. The marketing has been really enjoyable and easy. Expect to see a case study soon.

Remove Twitter Anxiety Now

All the hype about Twitter is putting unwanted pressure on business people. I get asked at least 5 times a week, “should we be on Twitter?”.

Find out how to set up an email alert that will send a daily update on when your business is mentioned on Twitter. Take 3 mins to set it up. Then sit back and listen. Decide whether Twitter is a place you need to be or not.

Read more about removing Twitter anxiety.

Simple Assembly Me Hole

My latest venture. One that I set up just for people like me - people who'd go out to IKEA to buy cushions and come home with a new wardrobe, bedside locker and a kitchen table and chairs.

If you don't want to face flatpack furniture assembly hell, Simple Assembly Me Hole offers:

• Assembly of Ikea furniture - at a very reasonable €30 per item. Other flatpack services charge by the hour.
• Installation of Ikea kitchens - again at very reasonable rates.
• Delivery - we'll deliver same day at €5 less than IKEA for every area.

I'm really enjoying myself with the marketing of this one. Did a soft launch on Twitter and Facebook last week. Media being alerted thanks to Simpson FTPR. Bloggers and forums are beginning to pick it up. And so is Google. Kids are being dispatched to the store to hand out flyers.

How To Buy Web Design

I’m sharing my thoughts on how to choose a good web designer because in the last couple of weeks, I’ve noticed that there seems to be a lack of ability to sort the cowboys from the indians.

What you need to look for in a designer. How to really get under the bonnet of their portfolio. Establishing a long list and how to get to short list. Finally, the money bit.

Read more about how to buy web design in Ireland.

Me & My iQ

I was recently selected as one of four bloggers to drive around in a rather nifty Toyota iQ for the next six months. Toyota are trying out new ways of reaching consumers and asking bloggers to write about their experiences with the car is just one component.

I picked up my new motor on Tuesday. Keep an eye on the blog for weekly updates.

[firstname,fallback=customer], thanks for reading. Have a happy summer. See you back here in autumn.

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Simple Assembly Me Hole.com

IKEA furniture assembly, kitchen installation, and delivery. The site for IKEA virgins. Visit the site.

Pace Learning Blog Site

Clean and zesty design, plus online ordering for Dublin executive coach.

Twitter Listening Campaign

Buzz marketing campaign carried out for ad agency client. Listened, reported, and made recommendations.

Toyota iQ

Selected as one of four bloggers to drive around in a Toyota iQ for 6 months and blog about it.. Read more…

Print Depot Blog Site

Simple portfolio site created using Wordpress to portray Dublin printer's work.
View site…