SonaliP Designs

😀 As **Simply Practical Marketing** takes shape, expect more tips, tricks, and tools to navigate the ever-changing world of social media.
😎 The journey to merging our pages in January 2025 begins now, and we're excited for what lies ahead.
😍 But you don't need to wait. Come Join us on the new page, today!
https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

❤ I'm working on my business model & marketing, and I need some help with my market research.
I would like to conduct 10, 30-min interviews on zoom to understand my audience and design packages that best meet their needs. As a thank-you, I would like to offer a complimentary 45-minute session to help with any branding and/or marketing challenges you might be facing.
🙂👉 I would love to talk to you if:
1. You are a small business owner or solopreneur.
2. You understand the importance of a strong online presence, but you just can’t decide what to post and when.
3. You are passionate about your business but feel overwhelmed and bogged down because you like to create content spontaneously.
4. You’d love to have someone else create engaging social media content for you to post consistently and just need someone to help you do it ‘your’ way.
👉🙂 I provide easy social media solutions for small businesses and solopreneurs aiming to grow their brand and showcase their expertise on social media.
If this sounds like you, please leave a comment below or send me a DM and I will send you the link to book in. 🙏🙂
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤ ❤ ❤

🥳 If you've missed the news... Here it is!
Sonali P Designs is now **Simply Practical Marketing** and you can follow me here: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A
On 15 January 2025, I will merge the two pages. No, the date has no special significance, it's nicely mid-month 😎
But I would like to make sure that you decide if you want to be on the new page.

I was MIA for a long while - almost 8 months, due to my health and so I understand if you no longer remember who the hell I am and as such may not want to follow me any more. But if you do, I extend a warm invitation to you to follow me here: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

Hello... 🙂 ❤
I'm working on my business model & marketing, and I need your help with my market research.
👉 I want to learn more about the people who might benefit from my package. We'll chat for 30 minutes on Zoom. And as a thank you, I'll create post content and graphics for one week for your page.
🙏 I would love to talk to you if you:
1. You are a small business owner or solopreneur.
2. You understand the importance of a strong online presence, but you just can’t decide what to post and when.
3. You are passionate about your business but feel overwhelmed and bogged down because you like to create content spontaneously.
4. You’d love to have someone else create engaging social media content that aligns with your style..
🙂 I'm really good at branding and marketing on social media. I can plan out what to post, create relevant content and graphics and map out where and when to post. I love working with small businesses and solopreneurs.
🙏 If this sounds like you, please leave a comment below or DM me.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! ❤ ❤ ❤

While the name changes, our essence remains.
At **Simply Practical Marketing**, you’ll still find the same valuable insights on branding, organization, and effective marketing. Plus, I'll continue sharing my personal and business journey.
Follow me for more: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

"To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often." - Winston Churchill
At **Simply Practical Marketing**, my mission is to share tips and hacks and give support to make social media marketing easy and manageable for solopreneurs and small business owners. I'll try to turn complex strategies into simple, actionable steps that could drive success.
🌟 Let's make your business thrive together: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

Maintaining a business page doesn't have to be all about serious corporate matters. 🌟 It's totally okay to celebrate the smaller, joyful moments with your audience too. 🎉
Don't hesitate to schedule festive greetings for your page, such as Merry Christmas and Happy New Year posts. If it aligns with your business, you can even acknowledge other holidays and observances like Valentine's Day, Chocolate Day, and International Migrants Day. The possibilities are endless! 🌍💝
A well-timed greeting not only helps you connect with your audience, but it also humanizes your brand, making it more relatable and engaging. When your posts convey warmth and positivity, it brings your business closer to your followers, building a sense of community and loyalty.
So, embrace these opportunities to spread cheer and celebrate together! Customize these festive messages to fit your brand's voice and values, and watch as your audience responds with smiles, likes, and shares. 🎄🎆
After all, it's these simple yet heartfelt gestures that foster connections and ensure your brand remains memorable. Happy posting! 📅

Call it intuition, a gut feeling, or just plain instinct - I've always leaned heavily on that inner voice. 💖🙂

Throughout my life, it feels as though I've navigated a corridor lined with doors, continually engaging in an internal dialogue with myself and the cosmos. Always pondering, I analyze potential outcomes, often puzzling those around me with my tendency to overthink. And yet, invariably, a new door appears, and I find myself stepping through it. 😳🙏

Does this mean I'm without action or stress? Certainly not. Like everyone, I face worries and doubts. I encounter setbacks, and each time I rise to try again. That's the essence of gaining experience. Yet, deep down, I sense when I'm on a path leading nowhere. Sometimes I persist out of sheer stubbornness; other times, I reluctantly retreat. And just when I least expect it, another opportunity emerges, and I advance. 🤩🥰

I might consider myself fortunate. Indeed, I am. But consider this: had I fought relentlessly against change or clung to my original plans, my life might have unfolded quite differently—potentially better, but possibly worse.

Ultimately, we are the sum of our choices. I stand by my decisions and embrace their outcomes, for better or worse. 🙏😎🙂🥰

It's my birthday, today! So, can I ask for a small favour? 🙏🙏🙃
If you are looking for tips and tricks for any of the following...
✨ Biz Page Setup
✨ Business Branding
✨ Content Strategy
✨ Content Themes/Topics
✨ User Experience
Or...
✨ My business journey
✨ My personal journey
✨ What I think about saving the earth
✨ The movies I love
✨ How I fell in love with Sydney, Australia
👍 I invite you to follow my new page and continue this journey with me: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

Have you heard yet? I have exciting news!
I've launched a new business page, **Simply Practical Marketing**, to better serve our community of solopreneurs and small business owners. This page reflects my refreshed mission to provide straightforward, effective marketing solutions to my favourite peeps 😉
Join me... as we embark on this exciting journey. 🚀
https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

Big thanks to all my followers!
Your support means the world to me.
🌍 As we transition to Simply Practical Marketing, I’m excited to bring you more tailored content that empowers your business. I miss talking to you! 💪
Come follow me here: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

🏔️🎭 Starting and stopping a business repeatedly can be exhausting and frustrating. Trust me... I have stopped and started almost three times and it has been tough! Each time you halt, you lose momentum and have to build up energy to get back on track. It's like pushing a heavy cart uphill - each stop makes it harder to start again.
💞🙏 Instead of this tiring cycle, it's better to slow down but keep moving. Think of your business as a steady river flowing toward its goals. Even if it slows, it keeps moving forward. In business, this can mean adjusting your pace when life gets busy or challenges arise. Taking a break doesn't mean stopping completely. It means reducing your workload to a manageable level that keeps your momentum going.
Slow and steady progress helps you stay in touch with your goals and customers. Small actions, like updating social media posts, sending newsletters, or working on a project a little each day, can keep your business on the right path.
😍😎 This strategy also reduces frustration and burnout. You don't have to feel guilty for not moving at lightning speed. It's better to make consistent progress over time than to burn out by trying to do too much all at once. A slower pace allows you to maintain the energy and motivation needed for long-term success.
💞🙃 So, remember, business isn't a race - it's a journey. Taking it slow, while keeping momentum, ensures that your business continues to thrive without overwhelming yourself. The key is to find a balance that keeps you productive without exhausting you. Stay focused, keep moving, and watch your business grow steadily. 🥳

Workshops, freebies, challenges... they all have value. They can give us insights that support business growth and teach us essential strategies. But how many of these do we actually need? 🤔🙃
💞👉 Every coach has a unique way of teaching, inspiring, and explaining. While that's fantastic, ask yourself: have you identified your niche, or are you still searching through endless workshops and challenges? Are you perfecting your client attraction process or just gathering notes without taking action?
🙏🙃 Here's the truth: unless you implement what you learn, these workshops are just time and data wasted. Taking consistent action is the only way a workshop or challenge becomes valuable. Learn a new step, apply it, and then move on to the next step. That's how progress happens.
💞👉 I've been there myself, with 500 GB worth of freebies, videos, and notes, always thinking, "Maybe I need another challenge to help me with XYZ." But after a couple of videos, I lose focus, get distracted, and eventually forget about the workshop altogether.
🤔🙃 And here's another thing to consider: do you really need to learn every aspect of your business? Admin, accounting, taxation, design, content writing, marketing strategy - it's overwhelming! Find your focus and invest your energy where it matters most.
So, what's your next step?
😎😊 Instead of signing up for another workshop, pick one thing you've learned and apply it today. Take action, refine your process, and build on it. Once you've seen progress, share your success story with others! The best lessons come from doing.

"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." - Alan Watts
🙂🙏 As we transition to Simply Practical Marketing, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. Your support has been pivotal in this journey. The essence of the page won't change; it will only grow stronger and more focused. I'm excited to continue sharing my personal and professional experiences with you..., providing insights that not only reflect the evolving brand but also enrich your own ventures.
Let's move forward together, embracing change and seizing new opportunities with optimism and enthusiasm.
Thank you for staying by my side.
🌟 Let’s keep the conversation going: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

🎶🎶 Have you heard the saying, "You owe me for the years, not the minutes"?
The full idea is: "If I do a job in 30 minutes, it's because I spent 10 years learning to do it that quickly. You owe me for the years, not the minutes." (- Davy Greenberg... Maybe ⁉️)
I absolutely love this! It highlights the real value of time over cost. 🕒➡️📅
✅ Remember, when we assess someone's work, we're paying not just for the task time but for their years of of dedication and learning that made it possible. This isn't about debts in the traditional sense; it's about recognizing true value.
✅ That's why we price trial runs lower for new launches—to attract early adopters and refine our offerings based on feedback, enhancing trust and interest among potential long-term customers.
It’s challenging to justify our prices and the worth of our services, especially when trying to maintain our self-esteem. 💸 But it's crucial to remember the value of our own worth and to stand firm in it.
What are your thoughts? Can we shift how clients view pricing and value?
Let's discuss in the comments!

A gentle reminder: In January 2025, Sonali P Designs will officially merge with **Simply Practical Marketing**.
This integration aims to streamline resources and enhance your experience.
But I am hoping that I wont have to merge the two because all you lovely peeps will already have started following me on the new page. 😍 I'm excited about this change and I would love join in the excitement! 🙂
Click here: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

As **Simply Practical Marketing** takes shape, expect more tips, tricks, and tools to navigate the ever-changing world of social media. From guides on content creation to personalized branding advice, I'm here to help you grow.
I'll be merging both the pages come January 2025, but the journey begins now, and I'm excited for what lies ahead.
But you don't need to wait. Come Join us on the new page, today!
https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A

😎 You must have heard the phrase "You owe me for the years, not the minutes".
I wanted to figure out if this was a quote from someone or just a phrase and this is what Chat GPT had to say about it....
"The phrase "You owe me for the years, not the minutes" does not appear to be a direct quote from a famous author, historical figure, or popular work. Instead, it seems to be a standalone phrase or an expression that emphasizes long-term commitment and the value of time invested in a relationship or an endeavour over short, fleeting moments. While its exact origin is unclear, it might be an adaptation or variation of existing sentiments about valuing the years over individual moments." - Chat GPT 😍
Do you know where this phrase came from? Let me know in the comments 😀🙏
To be Continued... Come back 20 Jun 2024 to read the actual post.
This explanation seemed to warrant a separate post 😜
Below is the most common meme used when quoting this phrase 👇👇👇
So maybe it was 'Davy Greenberg' who said this first? 🤔🧐

👉 Social media has become the thing to scorn in recent times... with negativity, sleazy sales tactics, scaremongering and promoting sedentary lifestyles. Kids are especially at risk, facing fake news, questionable health advice, and a lack of content fostering maturity, integrity, kindness, humility. So, I understand that it’s easy to resent social media... there sure are more than enough reasons to avoid it! 😕
Yet during the pandemic, it became a lifeline... keeping us connected, informed, and entertained, and the biggest part... it ended up saving countless businesses. 🌐
For solopreneurs and small businesses, social media remains a powerful tool - if used carefully. Here are some suggestions to navigate the medium effectively:
🙏 Stay Focused: Don't attempt to be active on every platform at once. Instead, focus on those that resonate with you: Pinterest for images, Facebook for community, LinkedIn for innovation, Twitter for reading, or Instagram for videos.
🎯 Screen Connections: Don't accept random requests. On Instagram, block anyone with suspicious engagement (e.g., 2 followers and following 2000). This reduces potential spam or inappropriate connections.
🙏 Control Ads: If an ad doesn’t appeal, hide it, and click “I already bought this” to minimize seeing similar ones.
🎯 Tailor Your Feed: Unfollow people whose content triggers negativity or is irrelevant. YouTube also has “Not Interested” or “Do Not Recommend” features that help curate what you see.
🙏 Limit News: Constant exposure to sensationalized news can affect mental health. Filter out sources that disrupt your peace.
And of course, limit your time on digital platforms. No one expects us to be online 24x7 and it's a good plan to have a full life with connection, fun, outdoor activities and social life. 🥳😎 Become the master not the slave! 💞
🎯 Despite its challenges, social media can be beneficial if managed carefully.
What strategies have helped you build a balanced and positive social media presence?
Share your experiences below!

😀 As we gear up for new adventures at **Simply Practical Marketing**, I extend a warm invitation to all my followers... Old & New 😉.
Join me (and please invite others) and help me help you make your marketing simpler and support your voice to get louder. 🔊 Together, let’s make every post count: https://loom.ly/-Fkf--A