House of Mink&Manure

12/10/2021

When you think about being a kid, what do you miss the most? For me, it’s definitely boarding school adventures with friends. ⁠
Now I want you to tell me yours! Whether it’s old typewriters or Beanie Babies, put your answer below!⁠
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02/10/2021

09/08/2021

Dear Lady, here's to you! You are unique. A one of a kind, gentle but sometimes fiesty loveliness! I celebrate you today! 😍

26/07/2021

Nail biting stuff! Where to go to from here? 🙄⁠
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I've seen many small businesses reinvent themselves during lockdown and thrive! Others have not been so fortunate.⁠
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How do we grow and survive in these times?⁠
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If you have an online presence, and use all the channels available to promote your products or services - you're a step ahead. ⁠
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Some businesses might find that more challenging as their work involves dealing with clients face to face.⁠
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So...⁠
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Chew on this for a while -⁠
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Can you do business online and sell your products and services there? Can you serve your clients online?⁠
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Maybe you should take some time and compile an online business plan. 💻⁠
Keep in mind - the online world has MANY voices - yours is going to have to be LOUDER!📣⁠
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Use the tools the social media world provides and get out there - OFTEN AND LOUDLY!⁠

Media Source: https://unsplash.com/photos/SpVHcbuKi6E
Photo by William Iven on Unsplash

21/07/2021

Do those words stoke a fire in you?
Let them burn hot and prove them wrong.

03/07/2021

A very warm idea indeed! ☕️
On this cold and windy Saturday evening we will definitely cuddle up in front of our little fire place with a little something to warm our tummies.🙂
I kinda like these winter evenings.

What's your favourite winter pass time?

29/06/2021

22/06/2021

Are you a newbie at this?
No worries, these tips will make your life as a business owner a little easier.

Canva.com is a fantastic design platform I use for designing social media content, stories, brochures, video thumbnails, and a myriad of other creatives. It gives your content that professional edge.

It is free, very user friendly with tons of tutorials.

Have you used it before? Share what your favourite thing about Canva in the comments below.

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18/06/2021

NEW BUSINESS? Need a little less "expenses" and a little more in your pocket?⁠
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When you start up there’s not a whole lotta budget allocated to advertising, right? 🤔. But you do want to expand that budget - yes?⁠
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How will people learn about your product or service?⁠
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It’s your new baby, you’re excited to get going. You’ve worked hard on the idea, got all your ducks in a row, and now you’re ready to introduce it to prospective clients. ⁠
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📌HERE’S HOW YOU FLAUNT YOUR BUSINESS:⁠
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🔸Pen down exactly who your customer is (get down and dirty darling, the nitty gritty – age, marital status, kids, income, hobbies, biggest fears, joys, values etc.)⁠
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🔸Find out exactly where this person spends her time (THINK SOCIAL MEDIA, e.g. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube...). That’s where you want to be!⁠
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🔸Create a BUSINESS profile on these platforms.⁠
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🔸What type of post (content) will bring value to your customer? (SCRIBBLE IT DOWN)⁠
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🔸ACTION! Create that first post. Don’t put it off. And keep going!⁠
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🔸Post consistently! (VERY IMPORTANT)⁠
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👇🏻Please drop any business or marketing topics you'd like to discuss in the comments below.



Photo by Rachael Gorjestani on Unsplash

16/06/2021

AAAHH TO BE YOUNG AGAIN! 😎
is celebrating today! If I can drop just one thought this morning to encourage a young person (and some older, fabulous ones - like me), then this is it...👊🏼

IT'S ALL UP TO YOU! Your life, and the path you walk is your choice! It's YOUR CANVAS, YOUR painting, YOUR plan, and YOU are the artist, the creator!

Don't expect anyone to create your life for you, or play the blame game for what you don't have! That's not going to get you anywhere!
Stop bobbing down life's river, get out of that damn stream, onto the bank, and forge your own path!

Don't look at the past - DREAM ABOUT YOUR FUTURE...

AND THEN...

MAKE IT HAPPEN - YOU make it happen! It's never too late.

And for the older, fabulous ones like me - come on, dip your toe into something you've dreamed about doing, but never tried!

💥If you're OLDER and rearing to try something new - give me a thumbs up, wave or dance in the comments below.💥

Happy Youth Day!

15/06/2021

Does the word "NO" sting?

Maybe we just need to look at it in a different way. It doesn't mean you can't do it - it simply means you can't do it with that particular business!
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14/06/2021

You have to add a little hop, skip and a jump to a Monday every once in a while.

14/06/2021

Here’s something peachy to brighten your day: 🍑⁠
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If you're new at this social media marketing thing, and drowning in nightmarish thoughts about what to post; and you don't have the budget (YET) to outsource this very necessary part of your business - then this one's for you!⁠
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We'll guide you every step of the way! ⁠
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We give you the social media marketing tools that will propel you towards GROWTH and becoming an industry expert. ⁠
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AND you won't have to throw huge amounts of mulah at digital marketing agencies. ⁠
You can keep this in-house until you've expanded enough to pay someone to do it for you.⁠
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You gotta admit, having someone to coach you through your digital marketing strategy is as sweet as a Georgia peach! ⁠
Have questions? I’m all ears!😉⁠



Photo by Ashley Winkler on Unsplash

09/06/2021

When life gets crazy, what brings things back into FOCUS?

Lately, I’ve been feeling somewhat scattered in meeting deadlines for several different companies.
It can be a lot to deal with, so I continue to remind myself WHY I'M HERE.

I started this business because I want to help women FLAUNT THEIRS!
Small, new, out-of-the-box businesses!

I can't contain the excitement of showing these ladies how social media can help them put their newbies in front of tons of peeps (potential customers).
.. and that's what keeps me going.

WHAT IMPORTANT REFRAME GETS YOU ON TRACK?



Photo by Nicolas Ladino Silva on Unsplash

06/06/2021

Who’s YOUR bestie? ⁠

As a business owner, some days I feel like my best friend is my laptop and smartphone, because I spend so much time with it. ⁠
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But at the end of the day when I close my laptop, all I really want to do is cuddle up with my Hunny and watch a movie or do something adventurous with my family. 🥰 ❤️⁠
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So, tell me: who’s your best friend?⁠
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01/06/2021

Are you a small business owner who’s ready to call in reinforcements to help you figure out "all things social media marketing" related?
No worries, as a digital marketing coach, I’m here to answer that call!
Give me a call at 082 495 1512 or Send me a DM if you’re interested!



Photo by Louis Hansel on Unsplash

30/05/2021

Saturday is Market Day...and for me...hug a dog day.
Yip these furry friends are out in full force at the in Sedgefield. So I decided to capture some of the characters parading around. If you're a dog lover give us a thumbs up.

09/05/2021

Something to ponder this weekend...

Create something worth talking about!
Be remarkable.

Have a happy Friday.😊

09/05/2021

"To describe my Mom would be to write about a hurricane in perfect power!" 😁
Is that true about your Mom?

Apart from being super caring, supportive, my greatest cheerleader, comforter, giver of advice, listening ear and the list goes on - my Mama was also a dynamic, tenacious, hard working business women! Someone I look up to!

Happy Mother's Day to all the hardworking Moms that keep many plates spinning at the same time! 💕. Have a day full of spoils, loves and hugs.

08/05/2021

Do you see yourself as a creative? 👨‍🎨

Or maybe you think that 'honour" is bestowed only on those who can handle a paintbrush, or play with words!

I think we all have a little piece of that creative gene, whether you're starting a small business, designing your home, combing someone's locks into a the latest style, or writing a poem!
It's there.
We create things every day.😉

Why not try your hand at CREATING content for social media, a very necessary part of growing your business and brand.

We're here to give you a push in the right digital direction if you need one. DM me for more info.

Photo by ritesh singh on Unsplash
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05/05/2021

Are most of us not CREATIVES? 🌼
We create content for marketing purposes, speeches, proposals, new business ideas and products and on, and on it goes.
Then this Seth-Godin-Nugget is for you!😁
Have a creative Wednesday.

02/05/2021

He still makes me giggle after 26 years of marriage.
Have a happy Sunday.

29/04/2021

Look what I found on my way home from a photo shoot.
Made in South Africa.