social media platforms

LinkedIn has quietly become the most powerful B2B platform for small business owners.

If you’re ignoring it? You’re leaving money on the table.

1. It’s Not a CV Dump Anymore

LinkedIn isn’t just for job hunters. It’s a networking and lead generation machine.

And guess what? People on LinkedIn are there to do business.

2. Quality > Quantity

Unlike Instagram or TikTok, LinkedIn doesn’t reward spammy posting. Instead, focus on:

• Long-form posts sharing your expertise

• Personal stor…

TikTok isn’t just for teenagers dancing in their bedrooms.
In 2025, it’s one of the biggest opportunities for small business growth - if you use it properly.

1. Stop Thinking You Need to “Go Viral”

Going viral won’t pay your bills. But building a community that trusts you will.

Forget chasing millions of views. Instead, create consistent, value-driven videos for the right audience - the ones ready to buy.

2. Don’t Overcomplicate Video

Hate being on camera? Here’s the good news: You don’…

Let’s address the question everyone’s been whispering:
“Is Instagram dead in 2025?”

Short answer? No. But the way you use it has to change.

1. Organic Reach Has Tanked - But That’s Not the Whole Story

Yes, it’s true. Organic reach isn’t what it used to be. If you’re posting pretty pictures and waiting for magic? Forget it.

Instagram isn’t a photo album anymore - it’s a video-first platform. Reels dominate. Stories keep your audience engaged. Carousels build authority. If you’re ignoring th…

Choosing the right social media platform for your small business can feel overwhelming.

With so many options - Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, and more - how do you know where to focus your energy? In this post, we’ll break down the strengths of each platform and help you decide which is the best fit for your business.

1. Instagram - Best for Visual Brands & Engagement
Instagram is perfect for businesses that rely on visuals, such as e-commerce stores, beauty brands and personal brands.…

Do you ever feel like you’re running out of content?

Do you struggle to come up with content ideas that pack a punch with your audience?

Get ready for my top tips for never-ending Instagram content that lands.

I get this question a lot: “Frances, how do you never run out of content ideas?!”.

As a social media manager, it’s important for me to practice what I preach. This means posting consistently, coming up with engaging content and sharing the stuff that gets my audience nodding their head…

It might have been more than two weeks ago now… but I’m still feeling ALL the feels after delivering my very first InstaBrains workshop at CREATE Business Hub in Shenfield on 26^th and 27^th April.

A group of five fabulous marketers and business owners joined me for top tips on all things Insta. During the two-day session, these lucky attendees learned how to:

• Build a killer Instagram strategy

Together, we dissected what each guest wanted to achieve with their business, and helped them expl…

Is it time for you to supercharge your social media marketing?

Digital advertising is a great way to enhance your marketing efforts, but when is the right time to commit to it?

How much should you spend on Facebook Ads?

And how long do you need to test things for?

I recently spoke with my friend Sarah Murdoch on The Social Brain Podcast to discuss why, when and how to get started with digital ads.

Prefer to listen to the audio version of our conversation? Go here.

A few years ago, there wa…

There’s been lots of talk recently of Instagram’s declining engagement rates.

And while I can’t deny that I have seen less interaction on this platform than usual recently, I definitely don’t think now is the right time to jump ship and let all the hard work you’ve put into building your following here go to waste.

In fact, I think Instagram can still be extremely valuable for businesses.

Why?

Well, firstly, Instagram has 2 billion monthly active users – and it is still growing!

Plus, it’s …

If you’ve been following my Insta feed, you’ll know that I’ve had some BIG news to share with my clients and followers in the last couple of weeks.

I had to keep schtum about what’s been happening… but I’ve finally been able to let the cat out of the bag and tell you that The Social Brain has won not one, but TWO awards!

At the start of April, I found out that I’d taken home the Best Digital Biz 2023 trophy from the BizBubble Awards. BizBubble champions small independent businesses, and this y…