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The Biggest Social Media Trends Small Businesses Should Watch in 2026

The Biggest Social Media Trends Small Businesses Should Watch in 2026

Forget chasing every trend.Focus on what actually drives growth. 1. Short-form video (still king) Reels aren’t going anywhere. But:• Raw beats polished• Talking to camera performs• Education wins You don’t need fancy edits.Your phone is enough. 2. Personal brands >...
How to Turn Social Media Engagement Into Real Business Results

How to Turn Social Media Engagement Into Real Business Results

Engagement is great, but if it’s not leading to enquiries, something’s missing. Here’s how to bridge that gap: 1. Make your offer crystal clear People can’t buy what they don’t understand. Ask yourself:• Do I clearly say what I do?• Who it’s for?• What problem I...
The 6-step content plan for busy business owners

The 6-step content plan for busy business owners

If you are running a business, social media often ends up being the thing you squeeze in around everything else. You post when you remember.You post when you feel guilty.You post when enquiries slow down. That is not a content plan. It is a stress response. The goal...
2022 Roundup

2022 Roundup

Woah, where has that year gone? At times, 2022 felt as though it was dragging but now it’s December I’m honestly not sure where the year went. Working in Social Media, you can never predict what you’ll be doing in the next 12 months, the marketing strategies for our...

Business Person of the Year – Finalist!

Business Person of the Year – Finalist!

Okay I’m a bit late in writing this, maybe because I didn’t win and I know it sounds really cliche but it honestly was an honour to even be a finalist. I was super lucky to be considered for the category of ‘Business Person of the Year’ in the Grantham Journal...

Social Media Agency of the Year!

Social Media Agency of the Year!

I often get emails about awards and would I like to enter them, and I always have good intentions of sitting down and doing the application process. But like many of us, I struggle to talk about myself and it feels as though I should be doing something more productive...

Drumroll Please…

Sometimes, letting go is the biggest breath of fresh air you need. So much has changed over the last 6 months, and I feel like my identity is entirely different now. So Clear Round Media has had it's own refresh…Any parent will agree, you can never show favouritism...

Charlie and the Mindset Factory

Charlie and the Mindset Factory

I want to tell you a bit of a story here, if you’re like me then having mindset work explained to you is all well and good - but for it to really sink in then you need a practical example. Our dog, Charlie, gives me the perfect, real world, example of every mindset...

Is it time to freshen up?

Is it time to freshen up?

Something I get asked often is this; “how often should I be updating my website/Instagram bio/profile photo?”Honestly, there’s no set rule, but there are a few clues that it’s time for a change…You’ve changed!If you’ve drastically changed your look, or just naturally...

Things to Consider with your Website

Things to Consider with your Website

Starting a website build can be incredibly exciting, there are so many possibilities and this is something that will represent your company for potentially years to come. But before you go full steam ahead with every possible effect, overlay, design and plug-in...

Boundaries beyond Business

Boundaries beyond Business

It’s 2023 and I think that we can all agree, we now know and appreciate how important boundaries are to creating a happy and harmonious life. What one person enjoys or even tolerates does not dictate what we ourselves have to put up with, and hopefully we’re all...

The honest truth about being a Social Media Manager

The honest truth about being a Social Media Manager

If you’ve been considering a career as a Social Media Manager, then keep reading to see if you feel the same way at the end…“You just write a few captions, select an image and post it, don’t you?”Well yeah, basically. But I do it in a way that makes clients want to...