In this episode we really enjoyed our chat with the lovely Hope and Ian Varnes of CLK Marketing.

CLK Marketing is a digital marketing company that specialises in pay-per-click and Google Ads, focusing on maximising client ROI.

CLK Digital Marketing Agency offers a comprehensive suite of services, including Google Ads management, email and content marketing, SEO audits, PPC, and Amazon seller account management, to help businesses enhance their online presence.

Hope founded CLK Marketing in 2003 for freedom, being an "ideas person." Ian joined about 18 months ago after 40 years in the corporate world, convinced by Hope who needed his complementary skills.

Key Takeaways from this Episode:

In this episode you will learn about:-

• Their complementary roles and skills
• Their vision for the future
• Relationship dynamics and conflict management
• Work-life balance and personalities
• Their agile approach and learning from mistakes
• Family involvement
• Reflections and advice

If you'd like to know more about CLK Marketing or would like to connect with Hope or Ian, just click their links below, I'm sure they'd love to have have a chat with you!

Hope, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hopevarnes

Ian, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-varnes-991544

LinkedIn Co. page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clk-marketing-agency
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/clkmarketingagency/
Instagram: @clkmarketingagency
Website: www.clkmarketingagency.

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''How to improve your business networking skills - 52 Tips''
''goal getters squad, 90 Days to your success''
''Notably Networking'' - To keep all your 121 networking meeting notes in one place.

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Hello and welcome to our bonus episode, the Friday Fix.

Where we chat with either a member of our In Business networking community, or another successful entrepreneur to dive deep into their field of expertise.

Every week, one of our experts will share their secrets, unique ideas, and professional guidance on a certain topics, providing you with the skills you need to succeed.

We really enjoyed our chat this week with Craig Smith of CRS Editorial listen as he shares his thoughts on editing, proof reading and copywriting.

This week we have Craig Smith of CRS Editorial
In this Friday Fix episode of In Business Talks 2, we welcome Craig Smith of CRS Editorial, an award-winning editor, proofreader, and copywriter with 28 years of experience.

Craig shares his expertise in crafting effective content, revealing his early passion for words ignited by work at a sports publisher. He now "helps people with their words" across various platforms.

Craig is also a Professional Member of the Chartered Institute of Editing and Proofreading.

Episode Highlights:-

• Identifying your target market and addressing their pain points.
• Using warm, friendly language, avoiding jargon, acronyms, and abbreviations to ensure clarity and engagement
• The power of storytelling in business copy to make it immersive.
• His suggestions on how to overcome writer's block.

Craig offers a supportive service to get projects market-ready

• With print and digital content
• Creating engaging copy, articles, blogs, social media, bios, and trivia
• As a meticulous editor and proofreader of fiction, memoirs, business books, marketing, online courses, academic texts, and more.

His clients include independent authors, publishers, the NHS, UK Anti-Doping, Sport England, afPE, The FA, RFU, and the ECB5 .

If you'd like to find out more about how Craig might be able to help you and your business, then why not get in touch. I'm sure he'd be more than happy to have a chat. Why not connect with him on one of the following:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/craigsmith81

Website: crseditorial.co.uk

Email: craig@crseditorial.co.uk

Phone: 📱 07846 340516 (Mobile)

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business, check out our website Home | We Are In Business

Follow us on Instagram HERE

If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

We also have two books available to buy now on Amazon:-
''How to improve your business networking skills - 52 Tips''
''goal getters squad, 90 Days to your success''
''Notably Networking'' - To keep all your 121 networking meeting notes in one place.

Credits:
Music by Sabelo2010 Pixabay.c

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits.

In this weeks episode we are talking to friends and business partners Sarah Wright and Sabine Robinson Chapman of Advantage Business Support.

We enjoyed our chat with the lovely Sarah and Sabine, as they shared their story about creating a successful business and working together as friends and business partners.

This episode highlights Advantage Business Support, a company specialising in providing comprehensive business support solutions. They focus on helping businesses, particularly in the trades and construction sectors, streamline their operations and improve efficiency.

Sarah, Operations Director at Advantage Business Support, brings 17 years of experience from Predictive Advantage, where she managed administration and client services. Detail-oriented and efficient, she excels in fast-paced environments and building strong relationships.

Sabine Robinson Chapman, Marketing Director, is a German national with 30 years in the UK, including co-running a translation agency and leading marketing at Predictive Advantage.

With a CIM certification and a passion for detail and project management, she co-founded Advantage Business Support alongside Sarah, focusing on streamlining client operations.

Both have extensive administrative and support backgrounds, and prioritise making their clients lives easier.

Key Takeaways from this episode

• Their journey of establishing their partnership after their previous employer retired, detailing their respective roles.
• How their prior working relationship evolved into a successful venture
• Their vision for the future.
• They share insights on the benefits and challenges of working together, offering advice for others considering similar partnerships.
• How they manage stress, maintaining work-life balance, and the impact of their business on their personal lives.

If you'd like to find out more aboout Advantage Business Support, you can connect with Sarah or Sabine using their links below, I'm sure they'd love to have have a chat with you!

Email Sabine sabine@advantage-support.com
Email Sarah sarah@advantage-support.com
LinkedIn Sabine:
LinkedIn Sarah:
Comapany Page LinkedIn:
Website: www.advantage-support.com

If you've enjoyed this podcast please share with your friends and if you'd like to know more about In Business, check out our website Home | We Are In Business

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If you'd like to attend one of our regular networking events, just click on the link to book your place, we'd love to see you.

We also have three books available to buy now on Amazon:-
''How to improve your business networking skills - 52 Tips''
''goal getters squad, 90 Days to your succ

The views and opinions expressed by our guests on this podcast are solely their own and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of the podcast host, producer, or any affiliated parties. The podcast host and producer are not responsible for any claims, actions, or damages arising from the guest's participation in the podcast, including but not limited to any royalties, compensation, or financial benefits.