freelancers

Finding a temp to fill a temporary execs post is not easy, but as the credit crunch gives rise to the spending freeze, many business' are looking for highly motivated, proven professionals who are organised and able to deliver results under pressure.

These well seasoned heavy hitters can help turnaround a situation, oversee a merger, help a start-up or help business transition or diversification.

Many temps find work through contacts, business networks or because they have an enviable reputation for getting the job done!


Engaging a temp manager could have an immediate impact on your business; injecting energy and focus to seriously increase the amount of business you do.

Labels: business development, consulting, employment, freelance, management, project management

"For Want of a Nail" is a figure of speech that illustrates the butterfly effect; comparing small actions with big consequences.

For want of a nail the shoe was lost.
For want of a shoe the horse was lost.
For want of a horse the rider was lost.
For want of a rider the battle was lost.
For want of a battle the kingdom was lost.
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail.

This proverb dating back the 14th century, is as true today as it was then.
See 'planning to fail' blog post- 04/2008

Labels: consulting, kpi, project management

Get targeted traffic to your website within hours!

We have the experience to work with you to ensure your Google AdWords campaign is correctly targeted to reach people who are looking for your product or service on the Internet in a cost effective manner. We will set up your campaign and manage it for you, this allows you the time to run your business and fulfill your sales orders. We monitor your account on a regular basis ensuring that you are getting the highest benefit for the lowest possible cost to you.

Our rates are highly competitive and our results are outstanding.

Complete campaign management including:

1. Campaign Set-up
   We will set up a new account (or use your existing account) and set up everything necessary for your Google AdWords campaign.
   
   
2. Keyword research
   We will research the most relevant keyword phrases for your business and target these in your Google AdWords campaign.
   
   
3. Advert writing and optimisation
   We will write your initial adverts and rewrite them as appropriate, ensuring that they are performing at their very best throughout your campaign.
   
   
4. Landing Pages
   Appropriate Landing Pages will be developed for your site if and when they are required.
   
   
5. Monthly budget
   You tell us how much you would like to spend each month keeping you in full control of your advertising costs.
   
   
6. Page 1 of Google
   Most of your adverts will appear on the first page of Google.
   
   
7. Target markets
   We can target your adverts to people in particular cities, post codes, regions or countries if you wish.
   
   
8. Statistics
   You can log into your account at any time and see how your campaign is progressing.
   
   
9. Campaign monitoring
   We monitor your AdWords campaigns to ensure optimum performance for minimum costs.
   
   
10. Flexibility
    You are not committed to any minimum spend on your campaign. You’re only commitment is your minimum monthly management fee.
    

So If you want to increase sales, raise awareness or target new business post your freelance project here and measure the difference.

Labels: lead generation, marketing, project management

Everyone's got an opinion. What's yours worth?
With a track record of success we are enthusiastic about every project, whatever the budget!


In my case, I take on the risk rather than the client as I'm confident in my ability to deliver a measurable return on investment.

As a consultant You owe it to your clients to have some measurable KPI's if that helps them understand the value of what you're offering.

Labels: consulting, freelancers, project management

www.letsoutsource.co.uk - Post your project to a database of specialist advisors, covering a vast range of services and get free quotes today.

Even an outstanding business idea won't win funding if it isn't presented in the right way and you normally only get one chance. As freelance marketing consultants, we work closely with many companies on a diverse range of projects.

We're a dynamic collective of professionals from advertising, marketing, sales, business development and project management backgrounds. With a track record of success. We specialise in working with clients on a personal level.

As consultants - we're accustomed to ‘juggling’ a varied workload, working to deadline.

Labels: consulting, freelance, marketing, project management

In an age of 'fast-sell, quick-fix' solution providers, I take pride in the provision of a professional Consultancy Service culminating in recommendations for sound, appropriate, tailored business solutions specific to the needs of each of my client's.

Project orientated marketing gives you the opportunity to offload non core activities to specialists on an adhoc basis. This leads to significant cost savings; maximising return on investment.

Signature operates as a ‘virtual company’ - our consultants can work from anywhere.
My team enjoy the freedom of working as part of a virtual team.

We provide professional expertise based upon many years of practical experience 'at the sharp end'.

What sets us apart from our competitors is that we make our recommendations to you, be they verbal or written, in 'plain English' as we are great believers in the principles of the 'Campaign for Plain English'. We specialise in working with businesses on a personal level, and know the last thing our client's want is to be 'blinded by science'.

We make our recommendations to you, be they verbal or written,
in 'plain English'.

We appreciate the fact that, in consulting us, you are bringing in our expertise in order to leave you free to get along with the real tasks of operating and growing your own business. You want REAL solutions to REAL issues which, wherever possible, will work in harmony with your existing systems and practices.

This is exactly what we aim to deliver!

We do this by initially having an exploratory meeting. This involves spending some time with you, typically a half or full day as required, to identify your aims, needs, aspirations and the current business issues and challenges being faced. For this we charge a flat fee which is then offset against subsequent invoicing for further work commissioned.

Subsequent charging rates would be negotiated once the scope of the work to be completed has been determined, but typically we charge a minimum of £360.00 per day plus expenses for each consultant.

We offer a personalized consultancy service at realistic and affordable rates, which are negotiated according to the individual needs of each client. We look to establish a long-term relationship with each of our clients from the outset, to whom we provide professional expertise based upon many years of practical experience 'at the sharp end'.

We look to establish a long-term relationship with each of our clients
from the outset.

Labels: digital marketing, freelancers, lead generation, marketing, outsource, partnership, project management

Fail to plan = Plan to fail!

Project oriented marketing involves an emphasis on trackable, measurable results (known as "response" in the industry) regardless of marketing channel.



We use Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to quantify objectives to reflect strategic performance. The KPIs differ depending on the nature of each clients organisation and their strategy. They enable our clients to measure progress towards their goals, such as market penetration and awareness.

A KPI is a key part of a measurable objective, which is made up of a direction, KPI, benchmark, target and time frame. For example: "Increase investor leads by X% by EOY 2009". In this case, 'Average number of responses' is the KPI.

KPIs should not be confused with a Critical Success Factor. For the example above, a critical success factor would be something that needs to be in place to achieve that objective; for example, a road show.

If you are spending lots of money on an advertising campaign, then tracking advertising performance is essential.

If you are spending lots of money on an advertising campaign, then tracking advertising performance is essential. We analyse the performance of each element of the marketing process; from research and approach through to negotiated close and follow-up. Enabling us to focus your marketing resources on campaigns and initiatives that deliver a better return on investment.

Labels: campaigns, digital marketing, project management