Tag: Small Business
Is your business making the most of its media coverage? Seven things to consider.
Are you making the most of the coverage you've achieved through PR? Can you lay your hands on it quite quickly or is it languishing on a link, in an email, on a...
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PR
Do you need a PR agency to help you launch?
The launch of a new company, brand or product is a news hook in itself. But all the better if you’re introducing something new, ground-breaking or disruptive to the...
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PR
MarshFest back on 12 September as over 100 bands compete to play
MarshFest will be back in Marshfield oN Saturday 12th September 2026, showcasing the best of over 100 acts who applied to play at the family-friendly music...
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News
MetSpace sees 78% average increase in operator agreements as London’s managed office market soars
New figures from MetSpace, the London managed office specialist, show the number of operator agreements the company has completed has grown by an average of 78% per...
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News
Sulis Hospital to reinvest £1m back into the local NHS as it reaches five-year anniversary
Bath’s Sulis Hospital will reinvest an estimated £1m back into the local NHS in its fifth year – marking the largest total to date. Sulis Hospital is the first...
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News
Research Clever strengthens leadership team with appointment of Mona Blaute
Research Clever has appointed Mona Blaute as Associate Director (Operations) to its growing team, bolstering the company's operational and project...
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News
The Ombuds Group embraces AI for dispute resolution
One of the UK's largest alternative dispute resolution (ADR) organisations – is utilising AI to augment its dispute resolution for the first time.
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News
Mantle and TR Property Investment Trust acquire 26,000 sq ft Cambridge space
The 26,000 sq ft freehold office building occupies a highly strategic location at the gateway to the 650-acre Cambridge Airport estate. The wider site is now being...
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Summer launch confirmed for Mantle Space Harlow, bringing premium flexible workspace to Essex market
65,000 sq ft workspace re-development at One Station Approach repositioned to support growing professional and innovation-led businesses
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News
New Data Shows 90% Of Workspace Demand Hinges On Limited Amenities
The Flexible Space Association (FlexSA - www.flexsa.co.uk) successfully hosted a roundtable event at Orega, Citypoint, London, bringing together member companies...
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News
Spring clean your meetings!
Let’s be honest, meetings are kind of a necessary evil when it comes to the corporate world, but there’s been a lot of talk in the media recently about just how...
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Career
Local workers shine as Point of Difference wins customer service excellence award
Local flexible workspace provider Point of Difference has been officially presented with FlexSA excellence in customer service award for South England and the Midlands.
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News
New Hires, Offices, Clients for Research Clever
MR ops specialist Research Clever has reported rapid growth, new offices in central London, and the appointments of Payal Jani as Operations Director, and Frankie...
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News
Carnsight Communications celebrates 10 years in business as more than 50 organisations attend anniversary event
Carnsight Communications, the boutique PR and social media agency based in Bath, marked its tenth anniversary last week with a celebration at The Ivy in Bath.
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News
Struggling to shout about your small business? You’re not alone
If you run a small business, you have probably already heard that PR can be a real game changer. But one of the biggest barriers (besides budget – which can be...
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PR
Five things to avoid when writing awards entries
Awards can provide a great boost to a business’s reputation and can often lead to new opportunities and increased success. Writing an awards entry is an important part...
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Copywriting
Top tips for a great podcast appearance
First came our top tips for recording yourself on video, then our how to prepare for journalist interviews guidance, and now our top tips for a great podcast appearance....
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PR
Is it OK for your company to stay a “best kept secret”?
We hear the phrase “we’re a best kept secret” from prospective clients more often than you’d think. We work with a range of companies which have never done PR...
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PR
How employer branding impacts recruitment
In case it’s not obvious, reputation matters. A business’ internal and external image can have an impressive sway on its success. Yet, when we think of brand...
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PR
Goodbye Google? How to rank for social search
It’s been no secret that Google is slowly losing its status as the default search engine. With TikTok as an evolving social media platform, younger generations are...
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SEO
Why you should approach PR like you approach networking
If you go along to a single networking event and expect to walk away with a handful of clients, you’ll be disappointed. Yes, it could happen – but most likely,...
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PR
The power of storytelling & stories in business
“Story, as it turns out, was crucial to our evolution – more so than opposable thumbs. Opposable thumbs let us hang on; story told us what to hang on to.” Lisa...
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Copywriting
Quality over quantity on social media
When it comes to social media, there are a lot of brands and businesses we speak to that think the best way to see success is to post multiple times a day, every single...
But what do the stats actually mean? – Social Media Stats 101
It’s all good and well keeping track of your social media analytics but if you don’t understand what each stat represents and what goal they are useful toward then...
Two Minutes With: Ellen Petit
In our ‘two minutes with’ blog posts, you can get to know the members of the Carnsight Communications PR and Social Media team even better. Today, we’re...
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Career
A Day in the Life of a Social Media Manager
Being a social media manager is like being the conductor of a digital orchestra, where each platform represents a different instrument. The role is dynamic, fast-paced,...
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Career
Day in the life: Senior Account Manager, PR – Carnsight Communications
In our 'Day in the Life' series, we'll walk you through the average day in each role at Carnsight Communications with the hopes that it gives you a bit more clarity on...
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Career
Why we’re a real Living Wage employer
I’ve always been keen to grow my business, but in a sustainable way. Covid, global conflicts, teetering on the edge of a recession and a cost of living crisis have...
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Blog
Unlock the power of social media analytics
Social media analytics is a process that involves tracking, measuring, and analysing data collected from various social media platforms. This data helps businesses...
Carnsight Communications launches ‘Powerfully Practical PR’ eBook empowering SMEs to PR themselves
Carnsight Communications, a boutique PR firm based near Bath, is launching its new eBook, ‘Powerfully Practical PR’, on Amazon on February 1 2024.
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News
Making your B2B business less boring
When it comes to B2B PR, many companies grapple with the idea that what they do or offer is too mundane to capture the attention of the media. They worry that their...
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PR
Building confidence on social media as a small business owner
Social media has revolutionised the way we conduct business, and a strong social media presence is now a must-have for entrepreneurs. Whether you run an Etsy store, a...
Welcoming Alexandra and two team promotions at Carnsight Comms!
We're incredibly excited to announce that we've expanded our team with the appointment of Alexandra Johansen as an account executive.
Alexandra, initially joined us...
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News
B2B PR isn’t B2C PR’s Boring Sister – Here’s Why!
B2B PR is often overlooked by those considering a career in PR. B2C always seems so much more creative and alluring. But the truth is, B2B PR is more than just B2C...
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Career
The timeline of a press release
We’ve written many blogs on press releases and useful tips on when is best to pitch, what to avoid when pitching and crafting a perfect press release. But today we...
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PR
LinkedIn: Key differences between personal and business profiles
By now we all know that having a LinkedIn presence as a professional is important. With over 875 million users, LinkedIn can help you build connections with other...
Should your business invest in social media?
There are countless benefits to having a strong social media presence. In 2021, 55% of consumers learned about new brands through a business’s social accounts...
Can clients and agencies ever really work as “partners”?
This question came out of a really interesting podcast with Tom Lewis - Agency ownership models are everything. It’s primarily about the advertising agency model and...
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PR
Press Releases – when is the best time to pitch?
We’ve shared many tips on crafting the perfect press releases here at Carnsight Communications and even what to avoid when pitching to journalists. What we...
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Media Relations
Which different PR techniques and strategies can you use?
Here at Carnsight Communications, we use different PR techniques depending on the need for your business at that specific time and what will best meet your objectives....
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PR
B2B vs B2C PR
In the world of PR, there are two key categories to bear in mind: business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C). Both types of PR involve promoting a...
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PR
What’s trending in the world of Social Media 2023?
It’s a new year and things are changing in the world of social media. Here is an update on what’s trending.
In-house or outsourced PR – Which is better?
In this blog, we want to help you identify the pros and cons of in-house versus outsourced Public Relations. Before we get into the nitty-gritty, let’s cover some...
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PR
The best PR tips for small businesses
Recently our founder, Jess Morgan, delivered an insightful keynote presentation with the Small Business Network at the Digital Mansion, Corsham. Her talk outlined how...
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PR
What is Domain Authority and how do you improve it?
What is Domain Authority? Domain Authority is a metric that details how likely your website is to rank in search engine results. The metric is on a scale factor of...
Top Carnsight Blogs of 2022
As we wrap up 2022 and get ready to close up shop for Christmas break we thought we’d share some of our top Carnsight blogs of the year. These are the five...
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PR
A look behind the scenes at Carnsight Comms – 2022
We can’t believe that we’re in the final month of 2022 already and I’m sure we’re not the only ones. 2022 has been a whirlwind for the whole team...
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Team
Social Media: Making something out of nothing
Although managing different businesses’ social media channels can be fun and exciting, it does come with some challenges. We work with a lot of niche businesses that...
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Copywriting
Why you need to repeat yourself in PR
“I feel like we’re saying the same thing over and over.” This is something we hear a lot from our clients. And it’s a valid concern. No one wants...
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PR
In Conversation With: Tessa Clements, Founder of Tessa Clements Photography.
With October being Photographer Appreciation Month, we thought now was a perfect time to chat with Tessa Clements, Founder of Tessa Clements Photography, for...
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Media Relations
What does a social media executive role involve?
Are you curious about what a social media executive role involves? In today’s world, most of the population have some sort of social media presence. Social Media is a...
Why you should stop counting ‘likes’
As we’ve covered in previous posts, there is no doubt that having a social media presence is important for your business. However, if your business strategy involves...
Should your business start a newsletter?
If you’re wondering if it’s time for your business to start a newsletter, this post is for you. You might be thinking ‘I’m nailing it with my social...
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Copywriting
PR: Why this is the career for me!
PR is a fast-paced yet rewarding career. We’ve all heard the saying that ‘life is too short’ right? So why waste your time in a career that doesn’t make you...
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Career
Why it’s important to have a strong website set up before doing PR
Having a good website set up is essential before deciding to PR for several reasons. When potential clients or customers hear about your brand, whether from a friend,...
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PR
Two minutes with: Martha Cross
In our ‘two minutes with’ blog posts, you can get to know the members of the Carnsight Communications PR team even better. In today’s post, we’re getting to know...
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Career
Work experience with Carnsight
Hello, I’m Martha and I’ve been doing my work experience here at Carnsight Communications for the past week. It’s been an experience I’ll never forget. ...
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Career
Guest post: Natasha Penny-Rowe, Founder of Busy Books, on embracing MTD
We’ve got a guest post today from Natasha Penny-Rowe, founder of Busy Books, who discusses why it’s time to embrace making tax digital (MTD). Busy Books offers...
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Career
Using awareness days to inspire content
What are national awareness days? The phrase ‘national awareness days’ refers to a day to commemorate an occasion or place of importance for a particular...
Bristol Creative Industries Membership
Carnsight founder Jess has been a Bristol Creative Industries member (BCI member) since 2016 when she founded Carnsight Communications. Recently, she...
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Career
7 tips to improve your writing
Writing is a skill that has to be honed over time, but today I’m sharing seven quick tips to take your writing to the next level. 1. Always say what you want in...
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Copywriting
A fast-track guide to writing a good business biography
A biography (or bio) is a great way to give potential clients, customers, or employers a quick snapshot of who you are. It’s a chance to show off your experience in...
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PR
How to use Instagram stories to improve engagement
The story feature on Instagram first launched in 2016 and allows your followers to view a more personal side of who you are as a business. This means less...
Two minutes with: Emma Hart
In our ‘two minutes with’ blog posts, you can get to know the members of the Carnsight Communications PR team even better. In today’s post, we’re getting to know...
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Career
Finding your tribe when you start a business
I was lucky that starting a business in PR meant I could work from my kitchen table, quite literally. Back in January 2016 I had a laptop, a phone, contacts and...
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Career
Public relations: the expectations versus the reality
Thanks to movies, TV shows and books, there are a lot of misconceptions and expectations around PR and publicity and what PRs’ and publicists’ daily lives...
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PR
How to write an SEO-friendly blogpost
What is SEO? SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. It’s used to promote organic traffic to your webpage via SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages). The...
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Copywriting
How to make your product famous
Brand You Magazine Jessica Morgan, founder, Carnsight Communications Firstly, get ready to celebrate the coverage you achieve for your product. There’s no reason you,...
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PR
How you’ll need to help your PR consultancy
When you hire a PR agency to help you achieve coverage for your business, it’s important to bear in mind that your contribution, as well as their skill and effort,...
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PR
Why you should start the New Year with PR
So, 2021 wasn’t quite the year we all had in mind. It came with many challenges and many of us are probably relieved to see the back end of it. But each new year...
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PR
Our top 10 most popular blogs on PR and communications
We’re so close to publishing 100 blogs now (whoop!!) and we’d like to think that we’ve provided plenty of good PR advice and guidance in the process....
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PR
2021 Carnsight Year in Review (The fun stuff!)
Today I wanted to share a bit of a Carnsight 2021 review. I won’t be including PR highlights in this one though; this one will be about the team here at Carnsight...
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Team
Seven things every small business should know about PR
1. You can absolutely be on national TV as a small business I’m writing this the week after one of the small businesses we work with – with just 24 staff...
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PR
5 quick practical PR tips to help everyone
Today, we’re cutting right to the chase. Do you want some powerful, practical PR tips? We’ve got five of them! Quick and easy to digest, take these tips on...
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PR
Our timeless PR top tips
Here at Carnsight Communications, we pride ourselves on getting our clients’ brilliant work noticed by the right audience at the right time. As PR professionals,...
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Career
Five reasons your PR won’t work
We like to think we’re positive, can-do people (and we have some great reviews to prove it). But we’re also realistic. For PR to work well, there are some...
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PR
Why is it important to build your profile?
What are the benefits of building your profile, and how should you go about it? As a PR agency, we often talk about the importance of building the profile of a business...
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PR
How to use PR effectively for your product business
Carnsight founder, Jessica Morgan, was recently featured on Vicki Weinberg’s podcast, Bring Your Product Ideas to Life. Jess shared her tips and tricks on how to use...
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PR
We’re turning five!
At Carnsight Communications we’re very excited to share that this January we’re celebrating five years of business and having worked with over 50 happy clients!...
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PR
Questions about PR? Here are the answers
What is PR? PR stands for public relations. The dictionary says it’s “the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person,...
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PR
Communicating your business lockdown story
During the pandemic, many small businesses have had to completely change direction in order to simply survive. Small business marketing consultant, Nat Sharp has been...
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PR
Why we love PR
At Carnsight we can all honestly say we adore our jobs. While no-one springs out of bed every Monday morning, I think here at Carnsight we get pretty close. We work with...
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Career
Our Non-Fiction To Read List
As a team of English Literature and Creative Writing Graduates, we here at Carnsight love to read – we’ve always been big book lovers and word enthusiasts....
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Copywriting
Our Local Favourite Small Businesses
As a small PR consultancy that works with some fantastic local businesses as well as those further afield, we’re passionate about spreading small business love! We...
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PR
Tips for managing WFH and parenting
Covid-19 has turned lives upside down all over the world, and one common challenge is looking after children while working from home (WFH). How do you fit in play,...
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Productivity
International Women’s Day: The small business edition
Jessica Morgan, Founder of Carnsight Communications This year we’re attending an event to mark International Women’s Day. I always read about International...
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PR