22May2013

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RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2013

RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2013

The shortlist of 20 plants going through the RHS Chelsea Flower Show Plant of the Year competition have been chosen by committee members and curatorial staff.  Low temperatures and a lack of sunsh...


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Breaking & Latest News for all Sectors in Horticulture

Qualified Status for National Downy Birch and Alder Seed Orchards read more
Learning to Grow... Organic Horticulture Courses read more
Awards for 2013 RHS Chelsea Flower Show read more
Hozelock Wins Chelsea Accolade read more
Chelsea Medal for George Preston Florist with 'Silver Flora' Win by Siobhan Hughes
Chelsea 2013 Product of the Year Shortlist Revealed read more
GCG Launches Apprenticeship Scheme in UK read more
Irish Plants for an Irish Climate - Paul Kirwan read more
The Sodshow Meets Margaret O’Farrell , Caítríona Redmond, Belle Norman and David Corscadden read more
Keelings' Launch Their Love To Grow Garden at Bloom 2013 read more
'Planting Design and Planting Plans' Workshop with Patricia Tyrrell read more
Appointment of Minister of State at Dept of Agriculture Overdue read more
Rare Flower to have Own Security at Chelsea Flower Show read more
RDS Allotment Awards 2013 read more

Engage with Your Customers on Social Media

I am a Facebook fan when it comes to using it for business. Having said that most of my clients are not using Facebook successfully in their message strategies.

Hopefully the following tips will help;

 

Fans are Passionate - Remember if someone becomes a fan it is because they are passionate about you and what you do Find out what they will respond to on your page .It could be design styles, food recipes, trends or garden designs. Find out and engage with them on these issues.

Ask simple questions to get them to engage A Like or Dislike comment is easy and encourages more of your fans to be engaged with you.

Tell your fans what you would like them to do - Give them guidance and they will become more engaged

Treat your Fans as you Platinum Members - These are your real fans and therefore provided them with exclusive offers and encourage them to come into the store.

Encourage One on One Interactions- This could be directly with you or with other fans, you have an opportunity to build the community Address them by name and always respond to their comments.

Make sure you are Human - Talk to them as friends not clients

 

John Stanley has been called the leading horticultural consultant in the world today. His practical low cost ideas not only save his clients money, he makes his clients money. His practical solutions have made him an acclaimed conference speaker, retail consultant and author. For more information on how he can help your business grow, visit his website www.johnstanley.com.au, or email info@johnstanley.com.au

Source: John Stanley Associates - Engage with Your Customers on Social Media