Archive for October, 2009

Good reasons for having a blog for your business

I am very keen on blogs. They make an excellent business tool but they are also a very cheap business tool. I want to look at one aspect of a blog, the ability to raise visibility in search engines. For our example, lets say you are a gardening business. You take care of landscaping, planting [...]

Angel Traders head for the Dordogne

Just received an update from the Angel Traders, their next business fair is to be held at the Chateau Des Vigiers Golf and Country Club, Monestier in the Dordogne (Dept 24) The event will take place on the 28th of November between 10am and 4pm. Click for a Google Map. It seems the last event [...]

Press releases can work for you, here’s how to do it

One good way of getting the word out that your business exists or you have something new to offer is to get the media to notice you. Here in France there are many ways of getting that done. However the very first thing you will need is a press release. Chances are you have never [...]

When your customers are more ‘savvy’ than you are, estate agents had better watch out

When you are using the Internet to promote your business, you become more aware of the changes and the infuence that the Internet has. Graham at Cognac Property has written a great post, The changing face of estate agency. Basicly estate agents will have to change their business models to keep in line with their [...]

Estate agents and trust

I had a meeting with an estate agent in my village the other day and discussed the Internet, social networking and websites. They were aware of social networking but yet to implement any plans using Twitter or Facebook. They have websites which all need revamping except one, they are currently at the mercy of their [...]

Local Business Networking events
Our first local event is happening in October, if you are interested and located in department 47 (Lot and Garonne) then please register your interest.

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