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16/10/2024

Would you like your emails to boost your professionalism and credibility?

If you’re using a free Yahoo or Hotmail account, sadly they won’t be. A professional email not only looks polished and credible but also helps build trust with your clients and partners AND it’s less likely to go into junk.

With professional email services from Black Nova Designs, you get a seamless and secure way to manage your business communications, boost your professionalism and stay organised.

Find our more at Black Nova Designs today!⬇
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14/10/2024

What an amazing start to the week! 🌟

We are beyond excited to announce that Total Guide to Ltd. has been awarded the Silver for Best Business of the Year at the prestigious Best Business Women Awards in London!

This incredible recognition is a testament to our team's hard work, dedication, and passion for delivering excellence. We are truly honored to stand alongside so many inspiring businesses and leaders.

Thank you to the organisers, judges, and our fantastic team and clients who make everything we do possible!

Liz Hutchings

Here's to even more growth and success in the future! 🤩
https://www.totalswindon.com/business/tgt-wins-best-businesswomen-awards/

09/10/2024

Did you know that the quality of your website hosting service can impact how well your website performs? 💻

A website with pages that load quickly is more likely to convert a visitor to a customer than one with sluggish load times, and if you rely on your site for sales that’s even more important.

Black Nova Designs offers fast, secure UK-based hosting, so if you suspect your current hosting provider isn’t up to scratch, why not drop them a line?

Get in touch today!⬇
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02/10/2024

Ready to make a strong impression online and get more customers? Black Nova Designs specialises in creating stunning websites that tell visitors what you do, who you do it for and how you do it. From sleek, modern designs to user-friendly functionality, you’ll get a website designed to help you stand out and achieve your goals.

Why not get in touch with Black Nova Designs now to start making strides in your online journey!💻

Find out more below⬇
https://blacknovadesigns.co.uk/

25/09/2024

Looking for ways to grow your business and streamline your operation? Did you know that Calne-based tech firm Black Nova Designs has a huge range of services that do exactly that!

From IT networking support and VOIP phones to fibre internet, antivirus software, printer support, professional email and Microsoft licences, they offer a full suite of services to keep your business running smoothly. You can pick and mix the services you need, and it’s all done with a smile and a human face.

Let the team at Black Nova Designs handle the tech so you can focus on what you do best. Ready to take your business to the next level? Make sure you get in touch today!

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16/09/2024

👉 We're Hiring!!

We are looking for a motivated individual to join Total Guide to Ltd. as a Level 3 Content Creation Apprentice.

This apprenticeship is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and SEO strategy whilst working with a well-established digital platform.

If this position is of interest, get in touch; we can't wait to chat to you!

Click the link to read the full job description: https://bit.ly/4e68XSd

Apply through the link or send your CV to [email protected]

Baltic Apprenticeships

12/09/2024

We’re super excited to be exhibiting at the Bournemouth Buisness Expo on the 25th of this month!

We’ll be on Stand 2 representing Total Guide to and - come and chat to us🤩

If you’re there to network; we’re excited to be hosting the Speed-Networking activity, which should be a lot of fun and a unique way to chat to others😋

27/08/2024

Welcome back Minety Music Festival

We're absolutely delighted to be working with Richard Swatton and the team ahead of Minety Festival 2025!

We had a great time this year, taking in some fantastic local music and creating some amazing content for site and social! Roll on 2025!

Check out our photo gallery of Minety 2024 here: buff.ly/3WiC1hV

21/08/2024

🤝We're absolutely delighted to be partnering with Safempowerment, joining their mission to raise awareness of unhealthy relationships in young people, address the issues, and educate people with “tools” to enable them to live safe, healthy lives.

Read more: buff.ly/3X0tu3w

20/08/2024

Today, we headed out to the beautiful Lydiard Park for a filming day with Black Nova Designs 📸

Working together in the rain, we filmed both longform and shortform video content to utilise across our social platforms and website📽

Video content is great for marketing because it grabs your attention fast. Filming these videos with Kyle and Danielle allowed them to show off what they offer in an engaging way. Plus it was a great way to connect with their audience in a way that felt personal!

Reach out to us today to see how we can utilise video for your business or event!📥

15/08/2024

Meet the Expert! 👨‍🏫

Our friend Jamie Martin of Correct Careers Coaching recently held a talk about 'How to Apply Psychology Techniques when Selling'

In the nature of the work we do at Total, we understand the importance of selling to the right people and building successful long term relationships with our clients.

By understanding human behaviours, different communication, and buying signals, it becomes easier to build rapport. There are various psychological techniques you can adopt to improve your memory for sales pitching, as well as your chances in converting a prospect.

Jamie's webinar will provide you insights and tips within these integral topics for increasing your sales success!

3 key takeaways:

1. Understanding individual differences when building business relationships.
2. Adapting your communication style to sell effectively.
3. Improving your memory for sales pitches.

You can rewatch Jamie's webinar here👇

How to Apply Psychology Techniques when Selling In any sales role, you become successful by selling to the right people. By understanding human behaviours, different…

14/08/2024

Happening tomorrow! Join the Total Business Network week for TBN Online and connect with like-minded professionals from the comfort of your home or office! 😀

We’re offering a FREE trial of our online TBN networking session on Thursday, August 15th. Offering you the chance to explore how TBN can support your business needs.💻

Just click the link below, fill in your details, and we’ll get you registered. You’ll receive an email with the meeting link and agenda the day before. ⬇

TBN Online includes:
✅ Speed networking with our Coffee Connections segment
✅ Targeted ‘virtual table’ groups for problem-solving, led by a table ambassador
✅ Brief business presentations from TBN members on key topics

Non-members, sign up for your free trial here:
https://lnkd.in/ehSwnvfW

Members, use this link to register:
https://lnkd.in/ea5S6PZT

🗓 Thursday, August 15th
⏰ 9-10:30 am
📍 Online

12/08/2024

WELCOME ELLIE! 💫

We're absolutely delighted to welcome Ellie-Rose Griffiths to Team Total! Ellie joins our team as our dedicated News Reporter across all of our TGT Regions; eager to help tell local stories that matter.

Ellie's experience as a news reporter and journalist at ITV News over the last 3 years will be such a huge asset to our team! ✍

Find out more about Ellie's skills, experiences and hobbies at the link below; including her past as a professional tennis player 🎾

👉 bit.ly/3YFzsJi

08/08/2024

We’re having an absolutely FAB summer so far🤩

This month was jam packed with festivals and other amazing activities! We were lucky enough to party at some great client events including, Rustic Stoml festival, Westival, , ,

As well as all of this, we were also lucky enough to go Canoeing on the Thames with , and out on the sea with featuring a fabulous lunch at 😍

Amomgst all this activity, we also attended the re-opening of the in Swindon, of which we will have some fantastic banners, and advertising boards up as sponsors of the site!

July was also a fabulous month of networking, we met so many interesting people in a variety of fields. It was so great to be able to chat to people in some amazing venues, and we’ve made some great connections!

We also attended the at the in Swindon; chatting to others about our work here at Total as well as the Fabulous Networking Offering at

02/08/2024

🗣️ "Minterne House is an enchanting country venue that blends Georgian elegance with tranquil landscaped gardens." In this TGt Meets you can learn all about their Tea Terrace.

Now that we have entered the Summer, we thought this would be the perfect time to reach out Minterne Gardens to find out more about their Tea Terrace. Minterne House and Gardens is an ideal Summer day out, but did you know they also have the perfect scenic Al Fresco dining area? 🌸☕

Read our full conversation here to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eK29GJpN

30/07/2024

Always a pleasure to receive such a positive review!

Thank you so much to Jessica of Ashton Gate Stadium for your kind words. We worked closely with Ashton Gate Stadium to promote their events over the summer 👏

Chat to us:
Rachael Matwiejczyk Booth
[email protected]

24/07/2024

TGt Meets: Roy Martin! 🎙️📻

We spoke with Bournemouth One's CEO Roy Martin about all things radio, top tips on how to keep up with the trends and his upcoming projects...

We gained an insight into this recently formed radio station, alongside what it takes to start your own!

Read more below ⬇️
https://shorturl.at/GRYyI

23/07/2024

When you think about supporting British brands, do you mainly look at food, drink, clothing and maybe home goods? But what about IT? What if you could support a local company in every area of your life?

Black Nova Designs is a Wiltshire family business that’s celebrating nine years of trading in 2024. The expert team offers website design, cyber security, web hosting, professional emails, Wi-Fi and networking and can even help fix your laptop!

22/07/2024

A very happy Monday!😁

We're super excited to announce that we are working with Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts in Reading!

The Crowne Plaza is a British-American multinational chain of full service, upscale hotels headquartered in the United Kingdom, and we couldn't be more thrilled to be working together!

17/07/2024

TGt Meets: Emily Bowden! 💒💍

We spoke with Minterne Gardens's Wedding Planner Emily about her career so far, about the kinds of weddings available at Minterne House and more!

We gained an insight into the work Emily puts in to make each wedding day as special as it is; with a look at her typical day-to-day and the typical timelines of planning a wedding. 👰

Read more below ⬇️
https://shorturl.at/IZmAl

12/07/2024

Meet Beth!

We had a chat with Beth, who has joined us for work experience. We caught up with Beth to chat about the aspects of her experience with us that she is most looking forward; and a bit more about why she chose to further look into digital marketing!

Read our full conversation: buff.ly/3W1JrG3

Corfe Hills School

10/07/2024

Another fantastic morning of networking, this time at the fabulous Lydiard Park Hotel and Conference Centre

It was a pleasure to be able to chat about everything Total Guide and Total Business Network; as well as learning about other local businesses!

We enjoyed the each presentation today, well done to everyone who stepped up, some fascinating discussions!

10/07/2024

We are really excited to have Beth joining us for the next 2 weeks for work experience!

We will introduce Beth to many different areas within Total Guide to help her gain a range of important skills, to help bolster her skills and confidence, whilst working towards her Media Studies A-Level.

We welcomed Beth on Monday, where she learnt under the expertise of Amy Middleton, as they met up for a spot of lunch at La Mia’s restaurant to film some content and write a food review!

We are so excited to give her this opportunity and help her understand more about our industry!

🏫 Corfe Hills School

09/07/2024

How would you feel if the emails you send when you’re working on your business just go straight into people’s junk mail? Or if they look a bit dodgy, so the recipient just deletes them? That’s where professional emails come in!

Instead of having a Yahoo or Hotmail account, emails that are linked to your business are more likely to be trusted, delivered and they help spread your branding further! IT and website design firm Black Nova Designs can set up and manage your professional emails for just over £5.00 a month - so simple, yet so effective…!

Get in touch with Black Nova Designs today!

05/07/2024

The The Mega Slip and Slide is back in Dorset for the Summer Holidays, and we're super excited to be working with them again this year!

Find out how to get involved: buff.ly/3VLOhHg