I didn't get where I am today... without the help and assistance of other small businesses and I would like to mention them here because I think they would be useful to you, too. In no particular order, here they are:

Susan Fleet, of LeagrahamPR. Susan wrote up my very first series of press releases and got them published. I even got into the Irish Telegraph newspaper with a half page feature. Susan talked me through the word of PR and media. She is well known and respected in the business and I thoroughly recommend her. You can reach LeaGraham PR on 01444 235475, web: www.legraham.com and email: susan@leagraham.com.

Andy White of Wireworld Media has been particularly helpful to me recently as I've launched myself into the world of podcasts - doing interviews. His knowledge knows no bounds! He's going to be editing my 'pod' interviews for me as it's an area I don't want to get into. Andy edited and arranged my very first podcast which appears as a ‘button’ on my website. He’s a great guy. Find Andy at http://wireworldmedia.co.uk, follow him on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/doctorpod. Email him andy@wireworldmedia.com.

Back to publicity for my next recommendation and that is Paula Gardner of Do Your Own PR. Paula has built up a business helping people like you and me to improve their profile in the media. You can subscribe to her regular newsletter or sign up for her regular Media Requests - a list of up to date requests from all areas of media that could apply to your business. I have been very successful and had various pieces published in women's magazines. Paula also holds workshops and telephone consultations where she sets out to help YOU organise your own PR, who to contact, etc. You can contact Paula at paula@doyourownpr.com, check out her website on www.doyourownpr.com and phone her on 0208 504 4557. Tell her I said 'Hi'!

Last but not least, is the recent addition of my virtual PA - Maria Chumas-Baker, Virtual Office Direct. Maria helps me to get through the maize of social networking sites, she also puts together databases for me which take precedence over my previous scraps of paper. She's got me very organised, edits and sends out my regular newsletter (you can subscribe to this, its’ free at >www.simplyhormones.com) . Maria’s a great asset and she has very broad experience in many fields. Find Maria at www.virtualofficedirect.co.uk and maria@virtualoffcedirect.co.uk

All these people have been and are very cost-effective add-ons to my business. I met them all networking - so it does work. And now I'd like to pass their information on to you. Good Luck!
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