Today we'll be sharing a variety of ways in which you can make money blogging. We have done our best to keep this somewhat generic, but ensured that the ideas are (at minimum) relevant for those who manage and/or post on therapy blogs. So, here we go... Physical products Common sources of income via physical products are: Books Merchandise (merch) Binders Physical planners Dropshipping, such as via AliExpress and (not shown on diagram) Print on Demand services, such as Redbubble and Society 6 Virtual products Popular methods of income from virtual products are: e-Books Online courses Printables Apps Planners Software Photos Templates Plugins Themes Affiliate marketing Popular sources of income in this category include: … [Read more...] about How to make an income from blogging
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18 ways to support small therapy businesses
For those wanting to support people in small and local businesses, please check out the info below. As a small business owner, we'd love you to read and share it. But why shop small anyway? Well, most small business can be classed as local businesses, and with that in mind, we found many good reasons to shop small and local, such as: We often have better customer service and are more likely to go the extra mile to make you happy. And we can do, because many of us are our own boss' and therefore, set our own policies. We often have more flexibility when adapting products/services, to meet your needs. We give back more to our local communities. Many small business owners pay business taxes to local councils. That money goes towards supporting your local schools, roads and more. … [Read more...] about 18 ways to support small therapy businesses
5 free places to promote your therapy business (Part 1)
At Hypnotic Universe, we advocate re-investing a certain proportion of your earnings back into your business. However, we know that this is not always possible, especially in the early days. With that in mind, here is a list of free promotion methods. 1. Facebook 2. Pinterest 3. Instagram 4. Twitter 5. You Tube Next steps We offer hypnotherapy both online and face to face, as well as in your own home, if you’re a blue badge holder living within approx’ 10 miles of WF14 9ED. To book, just send us your availability for the next 10 to 14 days and we’ll set up an initial consultation, to see how we can help you move on with your life: Use our online contact form. Email us at hello@hypnoticuniverse.org. Message us via our … [Read more...] about 5 free places to promote your therapy business (Part 1)
Aspects of running a small business
Who may benefit from this article The purpose of this post is to provide a high-level view of the key aspects of running a small business or hypnotherapy practice. We'd like you to consider this a starting point, before conducting further research on these points. A few groups of people who may find this information useful. These are student hypnotherapists, new hypnotherapists and those who have a practice, not meeting its target profit. However, running a business doesn't always come naturally and it is these businesses which may benefit from the information we're sharing today.Having said that, there are aspects of running a hypnotherapy business which also apply to running any small business. When you first start your business, it's a really exciting time and it's easy to … [Read more...] about Aspects of running a small business
Does ‘word of mouth’ work?
Ok folks (I mean hypnotherapy practitioners, hypnotherapy practitioners in training, and those considering embarking on hypnotherapy practitioner courses), listen up, because I'm about to dispell a commonly taught myth. When I was undergoing hypnotherapy training, we were taught that 'word of mouth' referrals just don't happen in the realm of hypnotherapy practice. And I totally believed it because, when the reasons why were explained, it made total sense. The reason, by the way, is that clients often see us for issues for which they are ashamed, so they aren't going to be broadcasting that 'there's this brilliant hypnotherapist just down the road'. As I said, it made perfect sense! However, let me tell you that it does work: you just need to know how to use it. So, how do you use … [Read more...] about Does ‘word of mouth’ work?