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Social Media Warning

Social Media Warning How Your Online Presence Can Impact Job Opportunities At The Last Hurdle™, we recently advertised for a new apprentice for our Northampton office. In addition to working with our training provider, we took a proactive approach by promoting the position through social media channels. While we firmly believe that everyone is entitled[…]

Blog Basics

Blog Basics It is our pleasure to introduce Franco Sammarco, a professional blog writer who has kindly agreed to share his ‘Blog Basics’: BLOG BASICS – MAKING A F.A.S.T IMPACT What makes a good blog? What are Blog Basics? Specifically, what qualities should good blog entries emphasise? The answers to these questions depend greatly on[…]

What is a Keyword Research?

What is a Keyword Research? Keyword research is the process of identifying the words and phrases your target market uses when searching for your product or service on search engines like Google. By integrating effective keywords into your website’s content, you increase your chances of climbing the natural (unpaid) rankings within search engine results pages[…]

Online Presence

Online Presence The Importance of a Strong First Impression We all know how crucial first impressions are in everyday life and your online presence is no different. In today’s digital age, where potential customers are just a few clicks away, it’s essential to ensure that your online appearance is professional, engaging and consistent across all[…]

How to Use Facebook Offers to Promote Your Business

How to Use Facebook Offers to Promote Your Business While I’m not usually an advocate for discounting or devaluing your services, I do see the benefit of using the Facebook Offers function. It’s a great tool for driving engagement and attracting attention without necessarily resorting to heavy discounting. Facebook Offers is a relatively new marketing[…]

Social Media Engagement

Social Media Engagement The Key to Building Relationships When utilising social media for business, engagement is at the heart of your success. It’s all about interaction and building new relationships with your target audience—something I’m sure we can all agree is essential. However, more often than not, I find myself being directed away from the[…]

Social Media for Business

Social Media for Business Building Relationships, Not Just Advertising In recent years, social media for business has experienced exponential growth. Companies of all sizes, from solo entrepreneurs to large, well-established corporations, have realised the immense potential of reaching their target audience directly through platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. However, there’s a common misconception that[…]

Social Media Marketing Top Tips

Social Media Marketing Top Tips Social media marketing is an essential tool for promoting your business, building relationships and engaging with your target audience. Below are Be Yourself I strongly believe in this principle for every aspect of life, especially in business. As Rob Brown says, “Everyone else is taken, be yourself.” You are unique,[…]

Driving Business Growth Through Social Media

Driving Business Growth Through Social Media The Last Hurdle™ had the pleasure of working with Gemini Supplies and Knights & Hyde, sister companies based in Kettering, who provide a comprehensive range of business and janitorial supplies. Knights & Hyde offers everything from office supplies to workplace consumables, while Gemini Supplies specialises in industrial cleaning and[…]

Promote Yourself

Promote Yourself Why Self-Promotion is Key to Business Success As a small business owner, you’re the driving force behind your products or services. You’re the one with the most passion, enthusiasm and understanding of what you offer – so why not shout about it? In a competitive business world, it’s vital that you promote yourself[…]

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