It used to be a lot easier. A customer needed to find a service provider, a Plumber, a Car Mechanic or maybe a Lawyer, so they went searching through the Yellow Pages, or possibly through the Classified section of their local Newspaper.

That is not happening anymore, or if it is very rarely.  Yellow Pages has become virtually redundant, particularly in Canberra.

These days a high percentage of people find businesses by searching Google, so much so that Google has become the lazy persons solution to life’s problems.

The Internet has changed everything,

In many ways for the better, certainly from the consumer viewpoint. It has given them more access, more choice, but with it more confusion. Too much choice, and a whole heap of Information overload.

We are time poor to begin with, so when we now search Google for something we need, we are unlikely to look any further than the first page of search results

So what does this mean for the Service Provider who tries so hard to grab the attention of potential customers?

Well, if you are not on the first page of Google results when prospects search your keyword, you are losing business to your competitors. No other way of saying it, Money is staying on the table.

You might be spending thousands on TV or Newspaper advertising, which is great for brand building, but if you haven’t taken care of your online presence and made it easy for your customers to find you, then it’s likely that your competitors will benefit from your own advertising.

The Internet is the most effective medium to advertise, and Google it’s main vehicle, but it too has it’s challenges. Google is a complicated beast and is not easy to conquer, unless you have an understanding of the complexities around it.

So what’s the good news?

Very few have figured out how to master Google. Do this and you can out-flank, out-perform and out-class your competition.

We can help display your  business in the first page of Google search results when your prospects search using relevant key word.

Benefits to you

• Most cost effective advertising medium that will save you money
• Generated leads from Google search are highly targeted, and will gain new customers for your business.
• Your return on investment can be tracked and calculated, so you can measure how effective it is.
• Once established correctly it’s almost impossible for your competitors to push over you.

Call Ash Morgan at Goosebumps 0418 434 701 ash@getgoosebumps.com.au

Having worked with Lifeline Australia on a range of marketing and branding projects, we were honoured to be involved, working on creative ways to promote the event.

Hosted and facilitated by award winning journalist Hugh Riminton, the lunch featured a diverse panel of speakers including Chris Uhlmann, Jessica Rowe, John Brogden, Joe Roff and Professor Beverly Rafael.  Together they covered controversial topics like mental illness, suicide, homosexuality, domestic violence, racism and more.

The result was an extremely interesting, honest and frank discussion about todays’ taboo topics, why we find them so hard to talk about and what we can do to break them down and talk about them as a community.

Pete created a brand for the lunch based on the famous pop art painting series by Andy Warhol – a nice way to introduce the ‘Can of Worms’ conversation.

It was a stirling effort from the team specifically Pete, Kath and Anthony in building a Hugh Riminton-sized can of taboo subjects to decorate the stage (see below), as well as table centerpieces, pledge cards, and associated collateral.

Aside from increasing awareness, the event also raised money for Lifeline’s new ‘Lifeline Foundation for Suicide Prevention’.  The money raised will go towards helping the Foundation conduct research and disseminate knowledge about how we can prevent more suicide in our community.

Such an incredibly important cause, given that suicide is the leading cause of death for people under 45 in Australia.

Congratulations to Lifeline for organising such a polished, interesting and worthwhile event!

If you or someone you know is experiencing a personal crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For more information about Lifeline’s services, or to find out about their online crisis chat visit www.lifeline.org.au

The need for organisations to brand themselves, and to have a sound SEO strategy in place is vital. Your competitors are starting to step up, so don’t get left behind.

It’s been one hell of a journey to get here, and a bit of soul searching, but I’m delighted to say we’ve made it. Goosebumps has officially launched into the Canberra market, and tonight we celebrated in style with a few close friends and valued clients down at the Canberra Theatre Courtyard Studio.

Guest of honour Canberra Capitals and Australian Opals Basketball Coach Carrie Graf, challenged our guests to reveal what gives them goosebumps. Our wonderful friend and client Sharlene from Property Works, won an ipad, for being able to articulate her Goosebumps moment, and thus impressing  Carrie  into declaring her the winner.  We had a memorable night, and really appreciate those of you who were able to make it.

My thanks go to my partners Anthony Nankervis for consistently producing such brilliantly crafted creative design. Brand specialist Peter Ring, who keeps us firing with strategic insights, and  not forgetting the business brains, Rod Hattch and Andrew Eggleton, who always provide great practical business support, which in turns allows the creativity to flow.

Our thanks also to our website designer/developer Aaron Carter , and our administration support team of Charlene, Meagan and Zara.

And we have two new designers coming on board in the next couple of weeks.

Goosebumps is not so much about what we do, or how we do it, but about why we do it.

What gets us moving in the morning?

We love doing what we do, whether it’s creating a brand, evolving a brand, or devising creative ways to target a message to a specific audience.

Simply put, we want to make a difference to people’s lives, even if its in a small way. If we can share some insights with you or do something to add just a touch of value to your day, we are happy.

Whilst our motivation for what we do at Goosebumps is more about the WHY, rather than the WHAT, WHAT we do is important. Here is a range and diversity of our services. Branding, Strategic thinking, Graphic Design, Logo design, Stationary, Style Guides, Posters, Banners, Signage,  Brochures, Typesetting of publications including Annual Reports, Flyers, Press/Magazine/ TV /Radio advertising production. Media placement, Copy writing & creative services, Web design & development, Search Engine Optimisation, Online marketing strategy  and Social Media.

Somewhere in Australia there is a new call to Lifeline every minute. People call Lifeline’s 24 hour crisis support service 13 11 14 about many things including:

Anxiety

Depression

Loneliness

Abuse and trauma

Physical or mental wellbeing

Suicidal thoughts or attempts

Stresses from work, family or society

Information for friends and family

Lifeline also provides national services and campaigns that promote emotional wellbeing, encourage help seeking, and address suicide prevention and awareness.

Lifeline is a not-for-profit organisation and relies on community support.

To donate to Lifeline call 1800 800 768 or donate online now.

Lifeline Australia

Without doubt he is one of the most motivational people I have ever heard. Sadly Jim passed away in 2009, however his legacy and teachings on sharing, live on, and I will be sharing the Jim Rohn story with you.

The key to making life really unique and worthwhile is to share. Sharing has a certain unique magic of its own. Here’s what I learned in sharing ideas.

If you share an idea with ten different people, they get to hear it once, and you get to hear it ten times. So here’s part of self-interest for yourself, getting you even better prepared for the future. Share ideas. Share with your family, share with the people around you, share with other employees, share with your colleagues.

Because, by sharing, two things happen. Here’s what we call it. I don’t know how to explain it, but I do know it happens. And I don’t know all about how it happens or why it happens, it just happens.

When one person shares with another, two things happen…

the audience could be transformed, and so could the speaker. If you share with someone else, they could be transformed. You may have dropped in at the right time. This may be their moment. They’ve got three numbers dialed into the lock already, and if you say it well and say it right you’ll be the fourth number that they can dial into the lock of their personal experience and the door will come open and there’s opportunity they never saw before. The person who hears could be transformed.

But here’s what else is exciting. The person who speaks could be transformed. Guess what we’re all looking for… transformation for our new life. The new life tomorrow, the new life this month, the new life next year, the new life this year.

The caterpillar one day says, “I think I was made for more than this crawling on the ground.” So the caterpillar climbs the tree, attaches himself to a leaf and spins the cocoon. Who knows what disciplined effort it takes to spin a cocoon. But something inside the caterpillar says, “I was designed for something more than being just a caterpillar.”

And then when the cocoon is ready and it opens up, out comes a butterfly that flies away, maybe singing, “I believe I can fly! I believe I can touch the sky! I used to be a caterpillar on the ground, now I fly.”

I’m asking you to go through such a metamorphosis. I’m asking you often to go through a period where you say, “New skills, new things are waiting for me,” and part of this will come if you’ll translate for other people what you feel in your heart and in your soul. As awkward as your language might be at first, don’t hesitate to do it.

Here’s what sharing does… makes room for more. Key question: If the glass is full of water, can it hold any more? And the answer is yes. Yes, if you pour some out. So jot that down. If you want more, you’ve got to pour out what you’ve got, and then you have the opportunity to receive more.

Now, unlike the glass that remains the same size when you pour some out, it’s not so in the consciousness of human beings. Your capacity will increase the more you share. You’ll get bigger and bigger and bigger.

Now, why the self-interest wish to be bigger? Here’s why: to hold more of the next experience. Some people can’t hold much happiness because they’re too small, their thinking is too small, their activity is too small, they’re too small in their ability to share, they’re just too small. Can’t hold much. They’re too small.

But the bigger you get, the more you will receive. When happiness is poured out, you’ll get more. When joy is poured out on the nation, you’ll get more. When bounty is poured out from the economy, you will get more, if you share what you’ve got and become bigger and bigger and bigger.

“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day. It is the accumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that leads us to either fortune or failure.” —Jim Rohn

http://www.jimrohn.com/

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Computer & Internet access needed

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We are looking for 11 committed people who are serious about making a difference to their life.

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Phone, computer & home access to Internet is essential

Your experience in accounting, finance, administration and general office skills would be an asset, and would help you with your new business. Customer service, administration or receptionist experience could help you with internet retail sales.

You can choose how you run your business. You can work part time and earn extra cash flow, or you work full time and enjoy great financial benefits. Most people start part time in the business, but some go on and quit their jobs to concentrate on this full time.

Earn up to:

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AUD $2,350 – $13,900 per month Full Time

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More and more people are discovering wealth from home everyday and now it is YOUR turn! Its EASY and we’ll show you how! We have personal coaches ready now to set you up and guide you every step of the way. They help you set up your work schedule and show you the best ways to meet your income goals.

Right away you will start learning the benefits of being part of this great team. Work as often as you want and see how easy it is to enjoy the same success that so many others are living!

Applicants with experience in Administration, Customer Service, Sales and Data Entry have enjoyed this business! You can start immediately and start earning that extra cash!

• No Experience is Necessary, Full Training is Provided.
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• We teach communications skills to help you in customer service
• Flexible Schedule, 15 – 40 hours a week – Computer Needed
• No Door to door Sales, No advertising to friends or marketing to family
• We will teach you how to manage your own business
• Home computer needed, no technical (IT) or typing skills necessary
• Positive attitude, admin and management skills would be an asset
• Part time for extra cash or hard work for substantial income potential!

Take advantage of customers who come to you using the internet with our marketing techniques.

Within 12-24 months we have seen team members earning over $130,000 AUD a year! We have seen success with team members from all different backgrounds including: hospitality, retail, manufacturing, construction, engineering, management, admin, advertising, healthcare, marketing, sales and technology. Get started today and learn what so many others have learned about working from home!

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The incomes presented are not a guarantee of your income, nor are they typical. This offering is for a Work at Home opportunity and is in no way to be construed as a job offering. We charge a shipping fee of $9.95 AUD to send you a package. After a 14 day trial period if you decide to keep the package you will be charged an additional $39.95 AUD which has a 90day money back guarantee. We do not make our money by selling these as it is an information package sent to you within 3-5 business days and is combined with a consultation by your personal business coach