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What’s new in social media?
With social media constantly evolving we look at some of the latest updates to some of the most commonly used social media platforms. Facebook introduces the rollout of Facebook Reels Earlier this month, Facebook announced that it will begin the rollout of Facebook...
Why use hashtags in your social media posts?
Did you know that hashtags can help to build more social media than a social media post with none? But what are hashtags and why use them? What is the best business hashtag list to use for your business? A hashtag (#) is a label attached to a social media post. It’s a...
Recovery Loan Scheme
This article was originally posted on https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/ About the scheme Launched on 6 April 2021, the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS) provides financial support to businesses across the UK as they recover and grow following the coronavirus pandemic....
What’s new in Social Media – August 2021
With social media changing constantly we look at some of the latest updates to some of the most commonly used social media platforms. FacebookClubhouse is now out of beta and open to everyone! One year later, Clubhouse is finally out of beta. The company announced...
August Edition of Designated Digest
Hello everyone and welcome to the August edition of our monthly newsletter. Did anybody else blink and miss July?! Perhaps it was all that hot weather. In the news, this week scientists warned that Britain could swelter under its first 40C day within 10 years as...
Build your brand using Content Marketing
Content marketing is a word banded around a lot in business but do you know what it means and how it can be important for your business? Content marketing is a strategic marketing approach that focuses on creating and distributing valuable and relevant content to...
Virtual business support and what it means for sustainability
Virtual Business Support and What it Means for Sustainability. The term work-life balance took a complete turn during the height of the pandemic. While many missed the mid-morning coffee machine banter, others thrived by spending more time with their families, had...
Are you using awareness days in your social media content calendar?
What are awareness days and how can I use these in my marketing?Awareness days are planned days where a cause is being highlighted on social media. There are so many, they range from business-related ones to more fun and light-hearted ones! You can plan a marketing...
How to prevent burnout as you return to work
Burnout is defined as physical or mental collapse caused by overwork or stress. As it turns out, there are ways to identify the early warning signs of burnout. And, there are many simple practices you can put in place immediately to prevent burnout from becoming an...
July Edition of Designated Digest
Hello everyone and welcome to the July edition of our monthly newsletter. We would like to start off with some positive news we heard this week, London’s busiest shopping area, Oxford Circus is set to undergo a makeover, transforming some of its cluttered spaces to...
Nurture your staffs mental health
From the start of the Covid pandemic, we have been very aware of concerns relating to mental health and the increased number of people suffering from mental health problems. This has largely been due to lockdown and the impact that has had, and we have heard how it...
How a Virtual PA can help you stay creative
Take a moment and think back to when you decided ‘to go it alone’ or step up to the challenge of being a Creative Director. The reasons may have been many. Was it to have more flexibility, setting your own creative standards, widening your network, creating unique and...
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