--- title: "Blog :: Vanessa Hunt Consulting | CRM consultant | Marketing (7)" description: "Vanessa Hunt Consulting Ltd wants sales, marketing and service teams to love using their CRM as much as we love selecting, designing and configuring it for you. We blog about sales and marketing topics, including how to ensure you get value from your CRM right from the outset - and how to prepare your whole team for using a CRM. Call +44 (7967) 620215 if you'd like to explore how a well-implemented CRM can streamline your business and support your ambitions for business growth. (7)" --- ### Blending tech & creativity for more focused, rewarding relationships ### Latest posts - [June 2020 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2020/06) - [March 2019 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2019/03) - [December 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/12) - [November 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/11) - [October 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/10) - [August 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/08) - [July 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/07) - [June 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/06) - [May 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/05) - [April 2018 (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/04) - [March 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/03) - [February 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/02) - [January 2018 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2018/01) - [December 2017 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2017/12) - [July 2017 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2017/07) - [June 2017 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2017/06) - [April 2017 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2017/04) - [March 2017 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2017/03) - [February 2017 (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2017/02) - [August 2016 (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2016/08) - [March 2016 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2016/03) - [October 2015 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2015/10) - [May 2015 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2015/05) - [April 2015 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2015/04) - [March 2015 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2015/03) - [February 2015 (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2015/02) - [January 2015 (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2015/01) - [December 2014 (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2014/12) - [November 2014 (4)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/archive/2014/11) [See all](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/page/7#) ### Filter by tag - [Art (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/art) - [Beginners (3)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/beginners) - [Blogging (8)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/blogging) - [Books (3)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/books) - [Checklist (5)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/checklist) - [Coaching (3)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/coaching) - [Consultancy (4)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/consultancy) - [Creativity (10)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/creativity) - [CRM (7)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/crm) - [Email (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/email) - [Facebook (16)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/facebook) - [GDPR (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/gdpr) - [HTML (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/html) - [HubSpot (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/hubspot) - [Insightly (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/insightly) - [Instagram (5)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/instagram) - [Learning (7)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/learning) - [LinkedIn (4)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/linkedin) - [Management (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/management) - [Marketing (18)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/marketing) - [Networking (2)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/networking) - [Nimble (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/nimble) - [Pinterest (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/pinterest) - [Privacy (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/privacy) - [Productivity (8)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/productivity) - [Salesforce (3)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/salesforce) - [SAP CRM (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/sap-crm) - [SEO (4)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/seo) - [SharpSpring (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/sharpspring) - [Social (11)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/social) - [Training (7)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/training) - [Twitter (4)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/twitter) - [User Adoption (1)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/user-adoption) - [Websites (3)](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/websites) [see all topics](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/page/7#) # Blog ![Yes, your dog can teach you new tricks!](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/292.jpg) ## Yes, your dog can teach you new tricks! My resolution is to be more consistent about how I spend my free time, especially during the working week. My weekends are packed with fun, but I could be doing more of what I love from Monday to Friday too. You'd think that finding time to do what you enjoy would be easy. Indeed there are some things I do without thinking. Like going for walks (my inner-dog speaking?) But there are plenty of times where I put off doing the very things I know I enjoy. It's easier to switch off by switching on social media, rather than switching on the reading light. So how can you make yourself jump at your equivalent of "Walkies!" at the end of a long day? Posted on Tuesday, 13th January 2015 by Vanessa Hunt [Productivity](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/productivity) [Read full post »](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/2015/01/yes_your_dog_can_teach_you_new_tricks) ![How eating bite-size tomatoes saves you time](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/163-1.jpg) ## How eating bite-size tomatoes saves you time I have a major project to complete this week, but I was struggling to get started. It was too daunting. I'd start working on it, but then get distracted by smaller, less meaningful activities. I knew I was wasting valuable time. My time! So I called in some help from the 'time tomatoes'... Posted on Tuesday, 30th December 2014 by Vanessa Hunt [Productivity](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/productivity) [Read full post »](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/2014/12/how_eating_bite_size_tomatoes_saves_you_time) ![You have to stop what you’re doing to get started](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/166.jpg) ## You have to stop what you’re doing to get started I’ve been feeling rather guilty this month. I’ve not been taking my own medicine. I started off with good intentions, and yet I’ve meandered off my own marketing path, distracted by other things. My intention is to blog weekly. I launched my new website in November, with 4 blog posts for November. And yet I produced nothing in December. Posted on Friday, 26th December 2014 by Vanessa Hunt [Blogging](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/blogging) [Productivity](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/productivity) [Read full post »](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/2014/12/you_have_to_stop_what_youre_doing_to_get_started) ![Does your mother know what you do?](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/294-1.jpg) ## Does your mother know what you do? Today was the launch of this new website. It was a gentle launch... I first wanted to get a little feedback from trusted friends and family members before sharing the news with a little more noise. ### Write so your mother understands In spite of my efforts to use clear, simple language throughout the site, the first thing my mum asked me on the phone this evening was: > What's CRM? It reminded me that whenever we communicate, our goal should be to write clearly enough that our mother understands. Yes, I use the [Hemingway app](http://www.hemingwayapp.com) to check that I haven't used too many adverbs or long sentences. I check that my 'readability' score is grade 7 or 8. I take care not to use too many abbreviations or acronyms. And I was tickled by [Eats, shoots and leaves](http://amzn.to/23xqnv4) by Lynn Truss. But should I really assume that everyone knows what CRM means? Posted on Wednesday, 26th November 2014 by Vanessa Hunt [Consultancy](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/consultancy) [CRM](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/crm) [Management](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/management) [Read full post »](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/2014/11/does_your_mother_know_what_you_do) ![Share the LinkedIn Love](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/161-1.jpeg) ## Share the LinkedIn Love I’m still amazed at the power of LinkedIn. Such a simple concept, but oh, so effective. Posted on Monday, 24th November 2014 by Vanessa Hunt [LinkedIn](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/linkedin) [Marketing](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/marketing) [Social](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/tag/social) [Read full post »](https://vanessahunt.co.uk/blog/2014/11/share_the_linkedin_love)