Internet marketing mentor and training for small businesses | Alicia Cowan

I can help grow your business using the internet

Does This Sound Like You?

Alicia Cowan social media marketing coach You’re a smart entrepreneur serious about raising your professional profile and attracting more opportunities for your business.

You find marketing online confusing and overwhelming. Social media, blogging and content marketing, list building, websites, squeeze pages, videos, podcasting – so many choices!

You don’t want to know it ALL – you just want the inside scoop on how to attract the right people to your website, buy your products and services or attend your events.

Good. Because You’re In The Right Place!

There are sooo many ways to get it wrong and I want to help you get it right so you can STOP wasting time and START seeing results.

I’m an online marketing consultant, strategist and mentor. I’m also the creator of Twitter Brilliance. And, I built my first business from scratch using the internet.

I know it works, and it’s perfect for a micro business like yours because it’s low cost, accessible, and the people you need to reach for success are already there.

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Let’s Get Real Here!

I know you’re not interested in the techy detail.

I also know that you haven’t got a massive marketing budget, or sat in front of a computer all day, every day. But that’s ok because I understand the needs of small businesses and I find ways to fit marketing into an already busy lifestyle.

Whether you’re without a website, don’t know a tweet from a text message, or have the whole kit-n-kaboodle – I can tell you what to focus on and what not to bother with.

I look at where you’re at now and what can be improved: everything from your website and newsletter through to social media
I find the best ways to market your business online that suit you and your clients
I’ll tell you exactly how much time you need to spend to achieve success
you’ll learn the practical and theory to start creating business buzz and finding more clients

My approach is realistic and honest. If something’s not going to work I’ll tell you. What’s the point in wasting your time doing something that won’t get results? I’m a B.S. free zone.

The services I provide will empower you to take your business to the next level without the worry of ongoing costs. You pay a one off fee for my services. That’s it. In return I’ll provide you with the knowledge to grow your visibility and get more clients!

Working with me means increased targeted traffic to your website, and a unified online brand that oozes personality, bringing you more paying customers.

So, when was the last time your message was heard by thousands of interested people? I see it happen every day. It’s what I get excited about!

Who Am I?

I’ve given you a few choices here. If you’re not a detail person, take a look at the quick run down. If you do paragraphs, there’s the detailed version. Or, if you consume everything you can read both!

The Quick Run Down

I’m a fixer and a bit geeky
I’m practical, realistic and honest. If something’s not going to work I’ll tell you
I’m London born and bred, living on the Spanish island of Ibiza
I love answering questions – so don’t be shy, bring it on!
I love asking questions just as much
I’m half Swedish – which means I’m partial to great black coffee, cinnamon buns and salty liquorice
I believe planning and organisation is key – maybe something to do with my PA background
I’m a certified social media and online specialist, not just a self taught social media user
I believe marketing your business should be fun, not a time-sucking drag! (I can show you how)
I’m a strategist, mentor and speaker and I want to empower you to get results

The Detailed Version

I started my own business as a Virtual Assistant in early 2009 having spent years as an Executive PA working for award winning business owners in media and PR.

From the very start and with a marketing budget of ZERO I used the internet to build my reputation and find clients. Not only did it bring me paying customers quickly but it provided useful information and valuable connections that helped me grow that business.

Within the first year, Twitter alone accounted for over half of my website traffic and 1 in 4 new clients.

I was blown away! The more success I achieved the more people asked me for help. Especially from business owners confused, frustrated and struggling to make sense of this new world of marketing.

I wanted to help them by providing practical, realistic advice. But, if I was going to offer online marketing support as a service, I had to be sure that I understood the best techniques to get results.

It’s one thing making it work for me, but for someone else to trust me with their hard earned cash was something else entirely!

I studied to become a certified social media and internet marketing specialist, and continue my learning today. I tweak, experiment, and spend endless hours researching – all so that you don’t have to.

It didn’t take long for my marketing support services to swamp the virtual assistant side of my business. In early 2011 I made the decision to concentrate solely on helping other driven entrepreneurs market themselves online.

2012 saw the release of my first online training course, Twitter Brilliance. The most comprehensive Twitter training course available – merging a mix of recorded media with live sessions.

Now, I provide mentoring and create strategies to empower my clients, helping them drive their online campaigns. I also regularly speak and present at conferences and events – both online and off.

If you want me to speak at your next event get in touch by email:

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