The Pitfalls to Be Aware of When Purchasing a Property

By Marketme | 9th October 2025

When it comes to purchasing a property, it can be one of the most exciting and stressful times of your life. It doesn’t matter if you’re buying your first home or purchasing a rental property, there will be pitfalls to be aware of. Here are five key things to keep in mind during the process.…

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The Worlds of Jane Austen by Helena Kelly

By Marketme | 7th October 2025

The Worlds of Jane Austen by Helena Kelly: The Influences and Inspiration Behind the Novels This book will make a great gift for Christmas. The Worlds of Jane Austen explores the extraordinary life of Jane Austen in this fresh and engaging guide that reveals the real woman behind the beloved novels. Featuring expert insight, new research and over 150 photographs and illustrations, this…

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Royal Treatment: Cruise Dubai Roads Like You Own the Crown

By Marketme | 22nd September 2025

Brits are no strangers to a bit of pomp and pageantry — after all, we’ve got a monarchy, state banquets, and a fondness for a good royal wedding. But when it comes to travel, there’s no need for tiaras or Buckingham Palace guards to feel like royalty. In the Emirates, the secret is simple: grab…

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Turn Website Visitors Into Customers For Your Business

By Marketme | 26th August 2016

If you run a business selling products or services, a website is a crucial part of generating business. Sites can be used to advertise your services, promote your company’s name and gain visitors.   Many company websites bring in plenty of traffic, but not enough stick around long enough to become customers. There’s no point…

4 Services Your Business Should Be Outsourcing

By Marketme | 26th August 2016

These days, the word ‘outsourcing’ has negative connotations because it’s simply seen as a way for larger companies to take advantage of cheaper labour costs overseas. This is just a part of the picture though. Outsourcing is usually done on a local level, and is essential in enabling smaller companies to compete in competitive industries.…

What Does It Take To Create A Brand That Stands Out & Becomes A Hit?

By Marketme | 24th August 2016

It’s no secret that the key to success as a startup is effective marketing. However, what a lot of businesses struggle with is finding the marketing solutions that are affordable and effective. As well as, a good fit for them. To create that winning marketing formula that leads to your company standing out, it takes…

In Business, Product Presentation Really Matters

By Marketme | 24th August 2016

Startups are always after the secret sauce that turns a company from nothing to international success. The common wisdom is that the secret sauce doesn’t exist. Each business, we’re told, has to find its own way and something that works in its own unique circumstances. But is that always true? What about presentation and design?…

Investors At XTrade Europe and Investment Forecast

By Marketme | 23rd August 2016

Online XTrade Europe investors look pretty much relaxed these days, which is strange, especially when we know the situation on the global market. The fact is that risks grow every single day, but it seems nobody cares about it. Maybe it is all because of relatively steady values of risks indexes (City index and Barclay…

Knowing your niche: How to market a ‘select’ product

By Marketme | 23rd August 2016

A niche product can prove difficult to market, which is why it’s so important you take some time to understand how to get your brand and product out there to the right audience. If you have a ‘select’ product, here are some tips on marketing it in the right way: Know your demographic The first…

Essential Tips For Anyone With A Software Business

By Marketme | 18th August 2016

Software businesses are very popular in modern times. They represent a great chance of making money and starting a business from scratch. If you have a software business, then I think these tips will help you get more out of it: Offer More Than One Software Package If you want to start a software business,…

Marketing and Web Design: How Do the Two Interact?

By Marketme | 16th August 2016

We talk about SEO a lot on this website. I know. And I’m sorry for putting yet another SEO article in front of you. But it is crucial for business owners to understand the importance of SEO. But it’s not just about the importance – it’s about the intricacies of SEO. The way it works.…

Am I Getting a Good ROI from My SEO Campaign?

By Marketme | 16th August 2016

A good ROI – that is, a return on investment – can be hard to track when it comes to SEO. For most people in the business world, it’s pretty simple if they want to calculate the return on their investment. They look at how much they spent on a particular asset. They then see…

6 Steps To Launch Party Success

By Marketme | 15th August 2016

We’ve covered plenty of startup launch parties in the past here at Serious Startups. But what if you want to have your own little – or enormous – bash when your product or service is ready to rock? There are a few guidelines you will need to follow, so read on to find out more…