Thanks to Richard Branson

A very quick post. Richard Branson has taught us a big lesson. Even when it looks like you might have lost, don’t give up hope. If there’s a glimmer of hope – focus on it. And you could even get more free advertising!! Get the best advice you can, the support of as many people as possible… Continue reading Thanks to Richard Branson

The wrong way to save money

Whether you are self employed, run a small business or a huge corporation, cutting your spending in the WRONG places can seriously harm your business… Advertising. It’s an easy target. You might think cutting it won’t really affect your core business. After all, the people around Beaumaris, Menai Bridge, Llangefni, Bangor and Holyhead already know your… Continue reading The wrong way to save money

Dragon Newsletter 3 – Valuing your customers

When your advertising brings you new customers month after month you’re getting much more value for money than the cost of each new job… Click Here to find out about how advertising in a Your Local Dragon Directory can help you  if you are self employed or run a small businesses on Anglesey or around the… Continue reading Dragon Newsletter 3 – Valuing your customers

It’s a dogs life..

Does your dog get full of sand and grass and yucky stuff? At this time of the year,  if you walk your dog along the coastline of Anglesey or through woody & rural paths like those around Bangor and Bethesda your dog is likely to either get full of sand & mud or seeds and… Continue reading It’s a dogs life..

You want to market your business but…

In the past you may have been disappointed so you’re naturally a bit reluctant to try things out. So… Because we’re so confident you’ll like how Your Local Dragon brings customers to your business, that we’re offering local businesses the opportunity to try us out and use this £25 Introductory Voucher  ——–> Please Note: This offer applies only if… Continue reading You want to market your business but…

Olympic Standards

Exceed expectations There is one sure way to ensure your business does better than your competitors – and (surprisingly!) it isn’t to do with price. When your Customer Service continues to exceed expectations, your customers will be more than happy to stay with you, with the knowledge that YOUR services represent real Value for Money! These… Continue reading Olympic Standards

Say Thank You

With time being short for many people the simple words ‘Thank You’ can be forgotten. In business it is just as important to acknowledge your gratitude as it is in your personal life. So make it a habit to use these two words often –                      … Continue reading Say Thank You

Improving enquiry rates – answerphones

When you’re a one man band and self employed, you simply can’t be doing everything – always. So when someone phones you and you’re on a roof, or in the middle of colouring someone’s hair, it’s not possible to answer the phone to an inbound enquiry. Most people don’t like speaking to answerphones, but they’re more… Continue reading Improving enquiry rates – answerphones

Summer’s arrived in Menai Bridge & Bangor

Looks like we’re in for a good weekend on Anglesey… The Dragon Distribution team reported that Menai Bridge was really busy today – with the kids off school and holiday makers arriving for the weekend there was a real buzz around and graduation week across the water meant that Bangor town centre was extra busy too.… Continue reading Summer’s arrived in Menai Bridge & Bangor

Attractor Factor – Part 2- Networking

Networking Whether it’s chatting in the pub, on the golf course, in Zumba class or formal networking, talking to people about what you do is a good way of attracting new customers and improving your confidence You can improve your customer base by using a variety of marketing avenues so along with advertising in Your… Continue reading Attractor Factor – Part 2- Networking