Awards & Grant Entries

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award applicationsGood quality creative writing applies to Award applications, Bid Writing, Grants and Proposals.

Identifying your USP’s, crafting your story, making sure you hit the criteria and have understandable objectives and outcomes is all part of our service. Our successes include three companies in the finals of the Shropshire Chamber Business Awards (one winner), two finalists in the Woman Who Achieves Awards (one winner), Winner of Most Influential Woman at the MBCC Awards.

Connect Consultancy also has years of experience in project management – developing, funding and managing large and small projects.

My expertise includes identifying funding streams and profitable partnerships and using creative writing skills to develop well written, easy to understand proposals, award and grant applications that meet all the relevant criteria.

We offer a flexible, affordable and practical package of additional services include:

  • Scoping and costing projects
  • Resourcing and managing projects
  • Reviewing existing projects and making recommendations
  • Enlisting partners and volunteers
  • Levering in sponsorship, match funding and in-kind support
  • Town Centre management, services, marketing and events
  • Developing governance procedures
  • Developing income generating schemes
  • Developing collaborative partnerships

Blogs, Articles & News Releases

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Good quality content is important to every successful marketing campaign. Well written copy has always been at the centre of print, advertising and direct mail campaigns. But with today’s digital channels – websites, mobile and social media – a new breed of content marketing has emerged around blogging and copywriting for marketing activities such as articles and news releases.

Content Marketing sells, but in a subtle way, it is more about forming an ongoing lasting relationship between the customer and your organisation and brand. Content Marketing, delivered in the form of practical, useful or entertaining information, cuts through the multitude of marketing messages and allows your personality to shine through.

Your content should engage your customer and encourage them to take some form of action, such as signing up for a newsletter, calling you or visiting your website. This drives traffic to your website, shop or business and leads to an increase in awareness, profile, reputation, enquiries, sales and loyalty.

Connect Consultancy puts good quality content and copywriting into everything that we do for you including:

  • Newsletters – print or email, direct mail campaigns which encourage action
  • Public Relations – Inform and engage with your customers and community
  • Blogging – A great way to refresh your website content. We offer training or can blog on your behalf
  • Communication – leaflets, annual reports etc. that represent your brand
  • Downloadable Information – eGuides and Books, FAQ’s, Top Tips etc. written clearly and concisely
  • Websites – useful information your customers will understand and valueBlogging & Copywriting for Business                                                                       Blogging & Copywriting for Business

Social Media Management & Training

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Reaching new and existing customers through social networking is now an important part of a marketing strategy for every organisation.

Whether you choose to use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn or other platforms you will see your business grow in a short period of time.

If you are not using social media to promote your business you are missing a huge opportunity, you can reach a vast potential audience in a very time efficient and cost 

 

How I Can Help You?

With 25 years’ experience in traditional and digital marketing across the public and private sector, I have the skills to understand how you can make the most of social media. I can:

  • Review your existing social media engagement and on line presence
  • Recommend the right social media platforms for your business
  • Develop a content marketing plan tailored for your business
  • Set up new accounts or recommend improvements to existing platforms
  • Undertake social media management for you
  • Provide regular feedback and reports
  • Monitor industry sectors and competitors
  • Train you and your staff and help you implement your tailored plan

I offer a variety of bespoke services and guarantee a growth in your followers whatever package you take.

Getting Started – Comprehensive Engagement Report

Everything you need to get started or improve your engagement on social media. You will receive recommendations on improvements to your website for maximum impact, a Content Planner, formatted posts and ideas for images.

Intensive Support

A month long burst of social media activity designed to increase your followers and engagement across your chosen social media platforms.

Ongoing Support

If you lack the time to post quality content on a regular basis then I can provide an outsourced social media management for Facebook and LinkedIn in order to grow your followers and engagement

Training

 An option of different comprehensive workshops delivered on site or at a venue of your choice covering:

  • Overview of Social Media, Audiences, Social Media strategy and Company Policies
  • How to Set Up and Use Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, 
  • What to Post and When – Content and Scheduling

Training costs £99 per person in a one to one session or less in small groups. Training lasts approximately 2 hours with comprehensive notes. Further information here.

Contact me now if you want to discuss this workshop or a more personalised approach.

I can also provide a content plan for your social media, with advice on what to post and when.

Marketing Strategy & Action Plans

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marketing planningMarketing whether digital or traditional is vital to help small businesses reach new audiences, build customer loyalty and generate leads. Connect Consultancy specialises in helping small businesses with tailored outsourced services to complement their existing marketing expertise and resources.

I can act as your in-house marketing team if you don’t have one or if they are overstretched. My services are flexible and cost effective whether you choose on going consultancy or short term help for one off projects.

I help you navigate the complex world of marketing from traditional, to on line and help you understand what’s right for your business. There’s no spin and no jargon my advice is practical and easy to implement through Action Plans.

These are the sort of things I can help you with:

  • Independent Review – of existing marketing and digital strategy. What’s working, what isn’t and why
  • SWOT Analysis – and Competitor Analysis
  • Planning – defining objectives, markets, audiences, messages and budgets
  • Action Planning – easy to implement monthly activities with agreed measures
  • Relationship Management – identify and build relationships with key stakeholders
  • Communication and Consultation – communicating new ideas or with employees

I also offer a range of other services – Content Marketing & Copywriting, Social Media Management & Training or Project & Event Management.

Services

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Freelance Marketing Services to Help Your Business Grow

Let Connect Consultancy provide some additional support as and when you need it whilst you take care of business. Whether it is social media marketing, management or training or maybe some good quality content through blogging and copywriting to improve your profile.

  • Marketing Strategy and Planning
    Tailored for your business and easy to implement. Flexible and affordable services with a practical emphasis.
  • Content Marketing Services
    Copywriting for websites, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, email campaigns, Public Relations and blogging.
  • Social Media Marketing, Management & Training
    Helping you start, plan and develop content or real time management as well as one to one or group training on Social Media Overview, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Canva and Blogging for Business.
  • Grant and Award Applications
    We specialise in Award entries and non-technical grant applications and can also off you short term support for scoping, costing and managing new projects and events.

Get in touch today for a no obligation quote.

Social Media Marketing and Training
Social Media Marketing and Training