As a business owner, you will always have to write. Whether it’s a blog post, a response to a media request, or website copy, writing is a task that entrepreneurs can’t avoid because they need to be a voice for their business. In this episode, Shantelle is sharing the practices she uses to practice and […]
Has your team taken the Myers Briggs test? Do you know your colleagues’ Enneagram types? At Frances Roy, we take these assessments to give our employees a better understanding of those they work closely with. Our team uses these indicators to help us work together cohesively to produce the best work possible for our clients. […]
The global pandemic has changed so much in our daily lives, including the way we conduct business. One outcome we have noticed throughout the past few months is the sharp decrease in face-to-face meetings. Before COVID-19, many people (including us) would spend the majority of their days driving around town from one meeting to another. […]
Facebook and Google. Two platforms we know you are familiar with but are you using them both for your business? And if you are, do you know how your customers are finding you? We bet they are using one of these two platforms (if not both) to gather information about your organization before purchasing your […]
Cliff Notes In this week’s episode of the Hello Frances podcast, Shantelle tackles the subject of imposter syndrome, the idea that an individual believes he or she succeeds because of luck and not because of talent or qualifications. Studies show that approximately 70 percent of people experience this at some point in their lives. Shantelle […]
Humans can be intensely competitive - there’s a reason the world of sports is a multi-billion dollar industry. If it’s possible for someone to win, we will spend hours watching the activity unfold. (It’s why we resorted to watching rock-paper-scissors tournaments during quarantine). But whether your heart races at penalty kicks, bottom-of-the-ninth ties, or drives […]
Business Development During a Pandemic Cliff Notes Has your approach to gaining new clients changed during the pandemic? Shantelle shares her experience in working in the sales and marketing industry and tried-and-true efforts that have proven to work for her no matter the industry. She explains a few key elements in successfully acquiring new customers […]
Google Analytics. Those two little words can make us either very excited or very afraid, depending on our experience with the data. Whatever your feelings towards analytics are, everyone can agree that tracking data is incredibly important. In the rapidly changing and technologically-advanced world we find ourselves in today, making the most of that information […]
Cliff Notes Shantelle addresses the many changes that we are all experiencing at the moment with the global pandemic, human rights movements, and so much more. On top of that, we are all dealing with issues personally as well. If this makes you feel out of control, you aren’t alone. Shantelle shares her sentiment on […]
Have you heard of the (dreaded) DTR? Even if you aren’t familiar with that term, most people are aware of the type of conversation in which two people sit down and “define the relationship.” Those awkward questions of “What are we?” “Where are we going?” “Is this official?” can also sneak their way into professional […]
