Basic Bananas Journal
The latest tips from the Basic Bananas team
How to stop your emails from going to spam
5 reasons to keep people subscribed and opening your emails Your email database is next year’s sales. It’s your potential to generate sales with just a few emails. It’s more valuable than your bank account and will actually fill your bank account sustainably if your leads are all nurtured well. Read more
Pique your (P)interest | A quick guide to Pinterest marketing strategy
What’s Pinterest? Founded by internet entrepreneurs Ben Silbermann, Paul Sciarra, and Evan Sharp in 2009 (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) (FUN FACT: Basic Bananas was also founded in 2009) Read more
How to choose thebest email marketing software for your business
If only email marketing software were created equal, then this would be a no-brainer. When considering cost, learning curve, unique features and customer support, there’s just so much to think about. Read more
S09 EPISODE 21: The truth about online marketing
In this episode, you will discover why so many businesses struggle with online marketing. You will discover... The 4 biggest mistakes most people make when marketing online and how to avoid them. Why you must always keep an eye on your strategy....
S09 EPISODE 20: The F-word that attracts and engages team members
Learn why a fun and engaging work environment is key to attracting and keeping great team members. Discover how happiness boosts productivity, the F-factor trifecta, and why hiring friends can sometimes work in your favour.
S09 EPISODE 19: How to truly connect with others and make networking a breeze
Learn the five keys to truly connect with others and make networking a breeze. Hear from Libby Allaway on building genuine relationships, the one question to ask anyone, and a mantra to handle challenges with ease.
S09 EPISODE 18: The five key ingredients for your ‘about‘ page
Struggling to write your about page? Learn a proven framework with five essential ingredients to engage visitors, share your journey, and stand out with a memorable story that connects.
S09 EPISODE 17: The latest Instagram changes – How will they affect your business?
Are the latest Instagram changes going to affect your business? In this episode, you will find out what the latest updates entail and how they may impact you. You will discover... Why the quality of content is even more important now than before....
How to Keep Customers coming back to you, no matter what kind of business you have!
In this episode, Christo shares tips on how to keep customers coming back to you, no matter what kind of business you have! Customer Relationship Rockstar Bri joins Christo to share a tip on how to use Linkedin effectively and why it‘s a good...
S09 EPISODE 16: SNOOZE – How to optimize your sleep for increased productivity
In this episode, you will discover how to optimize your sleep with special guest Anita Chaperon. You will discover... Why the right kind of sleep is so important to perform at your best The top sleep hacks that will transform your sleep quality...
S09 EPISODE 15: Four things you can learn from MIT
MIT is regularly voted as the #1 university in the world. Join Franziska as she shares four lessons from MIT you can apply in your business. In this episode, you will discover... Why MIT is voted #1 university in the world How clear selection...
S09 EPISODE 14: How to gain trust with effective social proof
In this episode, Christo shares why you need to use social proof in all of your marketing to gain more trust and therefore gain more customers. You will discover... different types of social proof for businesses to use how to get social proof and...








