I am a passionate advocate of social media and internet marketing for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses.
I left a highly successful 30 year career in corporate IT in 2007, and enrolled in the Douglas College Self-Employment Program, studying marketing and sales. Armed with a fresh perspective, I now provide startups and emerging companies with in-depth social media strategies incorporating Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Podcasts,blogging,articles,e-books as well a proven system for the creation and selling of info products on the... see more I am a passionate advocate of social media and internet marketing for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses.
I left a highly successful 30 year career in corporate IT in 2007, and enrolled in the Douglas College Self-Employment Program, studying marketing and sales. Armed with a fresh perspective, I now provide startups and emerging companies with in-depth social media strategies incorporating Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Podcasts,blogging,articles,e-books as well a proven system for the creation and selling of info products on the internet/
I own a social media marketing and communications consulting firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. My holistic approach to brand building and awareness embraces the best of corporate positioning, marketing communications, PR and social media principles.
I left a highly successful 30 year career in corporate IT in 2007, and enrolled in the Douglas College Self-Employment Program, studying marketing and sales. Armed with a fresh perspective, I now provide startups and emerging companies with in-depth social media strategies incorporating Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Podcasts,blogging,articles,e-books as well a proven system for the creation and selling of info products on the... see more I am a passionate advocate of social media and internet marketing for solo entrepreneurs and small businesses.
I left a highly successful 30 year career in corporate IT in 2007, and enrolled in the Douglas College Self-Employment Program, studying marketing and sales. Armed with a fresh perspective, I now provide startups and emerging companies with in-depth social media strategies incorporating Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Podcasts,blogging,articles,e-books as well a proven system for the creation and selling of info products on the internet/
I own a social media marketing and communications consulting firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. My holistic approach to brand building and awareness embraces the best of corporate positioning, marketing communications, PR and social media principles.
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Christine Till I want to know some of the things you know!1 year ago
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Left Brain MediaCurrentFounder and Online Marketing Consultant
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Bonnie SainsburyCurrentNew Media Strategist and Coach
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:Do potential customers and partners react to you defensively... reject you and your offers, and leave you feeling down and discouraged?
Do you find the selling techniques and systems that work for some Sales People... just don’t feel right for you?
What if there was a reason for... see more Do potential customers and partners react to you defensively... reject you and your offers, and leave you feeling down and discouraged?
Do you find the selling techniques and systems that work for some Sales People... just don’t feel right for you?
What if there was a reason for this...?
There are only 5 spots left for this workshop. This is an amazing opportunity to learn from the author of Natural Selling12 months ago- Toni Serofin likes this.
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Toni Serofin Glad I nabbed a ticket to this event!11 months ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:Making smart decisions about what technology to use in your business may not always be a top priority. I know: You have a business to run and you're not an IT person. But a few poorly made tech decisions can have huge repercussions on your business.
Here are four you don't want to screw up:12 months ago-
Gregory Brown Good piece Bonnie. Too many times people 'cut corners' which eventually have significant consequences. For business owners, the consequences are magnified12 months ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a discussion:On Friday morning, April 27th at 10AM I'll be revealing the secrets to using Twitter to promote your brand.
Creating Your Bio so You'll Be Found
Where to Find the Right Kind of Followers
The 5 Most Effective Tweet Types
hashtags, Follow Friday, Tweet Chats, Retweets, Direct Messages .. oh... see more On Friday morning, April 27th at 10AM I'll be revealing the secrets to using Twitter to promote your brand.
Creating Your Bio so You'll Be Found
Where to Find the Right Kind of Followers
The 5 Most Effective Tweet Types
hashtags, Follow Friday, Tweet Chats, Retweets, Direct Messages .. oh my!
Why You Don't Want to CrossPost
How to Measure Your Reach and Why It's Important
only $49 - register here: http://www.meetup.com/The-Vancouver-Rapid-Time-Business-Network/events/60887182/1 year ago- Craig Addy and Monika Becker like this.
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Craig Addy This is sure to be a valuable event. If you are available, don't miss it.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury thanks Craig1 year ago
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Monika Becker Am really looking forward to this workshop of the "Powerhouse Duo" of Bonnie & Marilyn. I already know that I'll learn some hands-on approaches to make Twitter work for me - and that's what I'll... see moreAm really looking forward to this workshop of the "Powerhouse Duo" of Bonnie & Marilyn. I already know that I'll learn some hands-on approaches to make Twitter work for me - and that's what I'll be there for. Can't wait!1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:A lot of LinkedIn's ~150 million users don't know how to unlock its true potential.
The company's co-founder, Reid Hoffman, said as much in a recent profile by WIRED1 year ago- Marilyn Anderson likes this.
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Marilyn Anderson Great resource, and from the very best source - the people creating the system. Thanks very much, Bonnie, for keeping us on track.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:If your account has been compromised but you're still able to log in, this page will help you secure your account and stop unwanted behaviors. If you can't log into your account, please see this troubleshooting article.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:It’s not surprising, considering the fast-paced and often confusing nature of the industry, that myths and misinformation are prominent. Below are seven of the most common--and the most damaging:1 year ago
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Margaret Reynolds Great article, just like the message in the book we covered in Business Books on Burrard. The End of Business As Usual by Brian Solis makes it very clear. Your customer ARE ONLINE, if you aren't... see moreGreat article, just like the message in the book we covered in Business Books on Burrard. The End of Business As Usual by Brian Solis makes it very clear. Your customer ARE ONLINE, if you aren't your business will be left behind.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury Agree .. I've re-read The End of Business as Usual twice now and I get more each time1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:All too often we see local businesses spend way too much time crafting their Facebook pages and trying to force engagement. Even if it does happen, it's not the best way to spend their social media time. They have an advantage over big brands: touching the people.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:Many moons ago, I heard a great expression that has carried me through many days, “If you’re not measuring, you’re not marketing.” I wish I could properly attribute this quote, but it was one of those heard in passing, but made a profound impact on how I approach supporting sales and getting the... see more Many moons ago, I heard a great expression that has carried me through many days, “If you’re not measuring, you’re not marketing.” I wish I could properly attribute this quote, but it was one of those heard in passing, but made a profound impact on how I approach supporting sales and getting the word out. Now when it comes to measuring, there are a plethora of benchmarks for marketers to choose from, but one of the most very basic is website tracking or more specifically, analytics.1 year ago
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Mark Holland Awesome Bonnie! I remember the phrase and use it often - "what you can measure, you can manage"...thanks for bringing this important topic to light...1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:You’re a search engine optimization hero. You've done all of the requisite work to set-up and improve the health of your site's SEO. You've got the balance right, so that your site isn't over-optimized and free from risk of being penalized by the search engines.
Things are humming. You’re... see more You’re a search engine optimization hero. You've done all of the requisite work to set-up and improve the health of your site's SEO. You've got the balance right, so that your site isn't over-optimized and free from risk of being penalized by the search engines.
Things are humming. You’re ranking for your target keywords, you've succeeded in driving traffic to your website, visitors are converting and leads are now sitting plentiful in your CRM.1 year ago- Margaret Reynolds and Christine Till like this.
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:So, you’ve taken the steps to create your company website…but what do you do now?
Now you face the challenge of actually bringing in new, qualified traffic. After all, that’s how you will make more sales and increase your customer base.
Check out these 10 ways you can pull in visitors to... see more So, you’ve taken the steps to create your company website…but what do you do now?
Now you face the challenge of actually bringing in new, qualified traffic. After all, that’s how you will make more sales and increase your customer base.
Check out these 10 ways you can pull in visitors to your website:1 year ago -
Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:If you joined LinkedIn and filled out your profile thinking it was essentially an online resume, you're probably missing out on a world of opportunity. And no, we're not just talking about finding a new job.
Sure, LinkedIn's profile features are essentially the same questions you'd answer on... see more If you joined LinkedIn and filled out your profile thinking it was essentially an online resume, you're probably missing out on a world of opportunity. And no, we're not just talking about finding a new job.
Sure, LinkedIn's profile features are essentially the same questions you'd answer on a resume. But there are more than 150 million people there who are ready to do business. It is, after all, the professional social network.
Here are four ideas that can help you turn LinkedIn into a prime source of new prospects for your business:1 year ago- Monika Becker, Margaret Reynolds, and Toni Serofin like this.
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Margaret Reynolds Great point, Linkedin has so much potential that is being missed out on.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:hough all things Internet seem to move at the speed of light and come or go overnight, commercial email marketing is, impressively, approaching its 15th anniversary.
I remember becoming involved with email first in 1999 and being impressed by the creative and technical possibilities—even... see more hough all things Internet seem to move at the speed of light and come or go overnight, commercial email marketing is, impressively, approaching its 15th anniversary.
I remember becoming involved with email first in 1999 and being impressed by the creative and technical possibilities—even though dial-up Internet connections still outnumbered broadband!
Although anti-spam software and abuse-prevention delivery rules have often thwarted the channel's technical capabilities since its early years (video in email was possible in 2000), no excuse justifies emailing like it's still 1999.1 year ago -
Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:I hope not you ...
"What are the biggest mistakes that you find small business leaders make when using social media?"
Marvin Powell, a Small Business Growth Consultant in Washington DC, posted that question on LinkedIn and 97 people responded.
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:When Facebook released timeline for brand pages, businesses and creative professionals everywhere were suddenly faced with a new way to tell the brand story and more importantly a new paradigm to engage their community. To help iFrameApps released this helpful infographic to use in the... see more When Facebook released timeline for brand pages, businesses and creative professionals everywhere were suddenly faced with a new way to tell the brand story and more importantly a new paradigm to engage their community. To help iFrameApps released this helpful infographic to use in the development of updated brand styleguides.1 year ago
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Bonnie Sainsbury posted a link:Are you ready for success? Are you REALLY ready?
"Since we took to the sky, we have wanted to fly faster and farther. And to do so, we've had to believe in impossible things and we've had to refuse to fear failure.” (Regina Dugan)1 year ago- Christine Till likes this.
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Christine Till Bonnie, you rock! Love your high spirit and positive attitude.1 year ago
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