Does this sound like you?

You’re an entrepreneur, small or micro business owner serious about raising your professional profile and attracting more opportunities for your business

You find marketing online confusing and sometimes overwhelming. Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube, blogging – so many choices!

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

You are in the right place!

There are many ways to get it wrong but I want to help you get it right so you can stop wasting time and start seeing results.

I built my first business from scratch using social media. I know it works, and it’s perfect for small businesses like yours because it’s low cost, accessible, and the people you need to reach for success are already there.

When my clients need help with their social media presence, I recommend that they speak to Alicia. She understands what small business owners need from social media, and delivers it. That’s all I need to say.
Tamsin Fox-Davies, Small Business Marketing Mentor

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 Twitter and Facebook
• 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?

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, and live in a leafy North London suburb
• 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 married my husband in ’95 at the Little White Wedding Chapel, Las Vegas. We’re still very happy
• I believe using social media to market your business should be fun, not a drag! (I can show you how)
• I’m a strategist, trainer 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 social media 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 social media 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!

In the summer of 2009, 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 social media 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 small business owners market themselves online.

So now, as well as consulting, training and driving campaigns for my clients, I also speak and present on social media at events. Particularly on the stumbling blocks faced by small businesses and how they can be overcome.
If you want me to speak at your next event get in touch by email: Email me

A few places I’ve been featured

Where do you want to go next?

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