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PRowl Communicator January 2, 2024

Good Morning Debi;

Happy New Year!

Are you rejuvenated and excited for 2024? I am -- I feel like this is going to be a banner year for everyone, and judging by the responses to our annual update -- I believe many of you feel the same! If you didn't get our annual update form & mini survey (it will take you less than 3 minutes to complete - probably less than 2). You can access it here -- it is just my way of making sure your contact details are correct - and I ask a few easy questions about your goals and marketing plans for 2024. We use this to see what is trending each year - I'll fill you in on the results in a few weeks.

First:

Did you work on your business plan over the holidays? Check out our blog if you are looking for insight for your business plan for 2024.. I did - my brain is a little overwhelmed with numbers and plans for 2024... But well worth it!

This month we have planned the entire month of content in advance - (see what a little time off does...) That and January is easy as everyone is energized for the new year, and it also happens to be Get Organized Month, International Creativity Month, National Clean Up Your Computer Month, and National Hobby Month... So, you can see just how easy content creation will be with all of these great topics to work with -- not to mention 'New Year, New Plans'!

Of course, it wouldn't be right to not have a New Year, New You headshot offer. Read why you need one... Special pricing to kick off the year - just $30/photo when having your team's portraits done, or $50 for an individual... Contact Mackenzie to book your session.

Our theme this month is actually: New Beginnings | Timeless Wisdom

So let's dive in!

Oh, and one more thing - PRowl Communications, Telltale Studios, Connecting Niagara and Niagara Business Directory have been nominated for the Niagara Community Awards, I would love it if you would take the time to also nominate us - this is how we move to the next round.. We're under services in a variety of categories! Thank you in advance.

Networking: (Local Niagara)

Clients & Cocktails Networking - this week we will be in St. Catharines - if you would like an invite, message me for the details! Friday, 3:30 - 6:00 pm.

Don't forget if you're local, add your business to the NIAGARA BUSINESS DIRECTORY.

A Year In Review

A Year in Review

We're kicking off 2024 with a look back at our incredible journey in 2023! New beginnings, timeless wisdom.

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Introducing....

Steve Simkus

Business Development & Marketing Strategist

Join us in welcoming Steve to the team. We're looking forward to all that he has to offer to PRowl and to you as well. I'm sure his extensive marketing and sales background will be beneficial to your business - extend him a warm welcome!

Steve@prowlcommunications.com

289-608-7804

Steve brings a long and diverse background in business, marketing and sales in a career spanning more than thirty-five years. A true data-driven, result-oriented marketer with well-honed creative instincts, Steve has leveraged both skill sets across a range of industries and enterprises; he is equally comfortable working with the owner of a growing entrepreneur-led company as he is addressing the c-suite of global corporations.

Steve brings a deep knowledge of business and internal processes and a keen understanding of the importance of a fully-integrated digital marketing strategy to advance and achieve a company’s goals and objectives. He has extensive experience in developing, implementing and evaluating branding strategy, website redevelopment and email marketing campaigns. He also has a well-earned reputation for his ability to take complex subject matter and turning it into easy-to-understand, accessible content.

When not working, Steve belongs to several volunteer boards, spends time with his two dogs, and is getting to know his adopted Niagara home and all it has to offer.

Tackling Organization

Organize and conquer: Seamless conversations with Zoho Cliq

In this blog, you will learn how you can organize your conversations for seamless collaboration with Zoho Cliq.

We absolutely love Cliq! Our team communicates effortlessly - we're always a 'cliq' away.... This tool has both a desktop application and an app for your phone. Stop the emails back and forth to your team - collaborate easily in a live conversation, or take it online to a meeting -- so many tools in one. You'll love it too! As a Zoho Authorized Partner, we use the tools we sell everyday! Book a demo below - be sure to select Debi for the demo!

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Creativity

Creativity is the Backbone of Your Business. Here's Why. | Entrepreneur

Here's why creativity is essential if you want to see success as an entrepreneur.

Hobbies & Business - Hmmmm

Crochet Patterns & Handmade Crochet | Crochet Do Dads

A collection of equestrian, horse and western crochet patterns. NEW: more crochet pattern fashion trends and handmade items.

Don't laugh...

Besides collecting owls, Debi is also a crochet designer. One of her hobbies is crocheting, but being a creative sole, she hates following others' patterns and chose to create her own. She sold her first pattern in her teens by advertising in the classifieds of an international printed crochet magazine. -- The internet didn't exist way back then... LOL. That ad set her back $800 for 15 lines with no image... Needless to say, she learned a lot about making money with a hobby. However, she continues to sell her patterns to this day on her (severely in need of updates) website, crochetdodads.com.

Shown here a somewhat younger Debi crocheting one of her most popular items, and wearing an alpaca wrap she also designed & crocheted. This photo was taken in 2008 or 2009.