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"Octane is a web design, development and internet marketing consultancy started in June 1999."

My name's Wayne Smallman and I sell ideas that change the way companies do business, usually in the form of novel web applications.

I'm also a writer for business publications (both web and print), as well as a consultant, adviser and trusted ally to my clients.

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Octane Interactive Limited is a web design & development and internet marketing consultancy started in June 1999. I sell ideas that change the way companies do business, usually in the form of novel web applications.

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Here you'll find a rich mix of business advice (such as why your business might need a blog), simple company website hints & tips (like 5 simple ways to improve your business website), as well as practical business guides (including how social media can benefit your business).


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Jun 7th, 10
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Why the hell should small businesses even care about brand?

Brand is something most people have an understanding of — Heinz, Apple, Ford, Nike, Sony. Just about everyone knows the value of a brand name and the perception of others towards you when you invest in those brands. But what about your own brand, and does it even make sense to talk about your own business brand when you’re a small business?

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May 11th, 10
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Twitter to show a measure of trust in businesses?

Twitter may soon be wearing a business hat. Some will argue it has been for a while, but I’m talking about an official doffing of the cap towards businesses, with services specific to their needs. And critically, arguably the most important thing to emerge might be an indicator of Twitter’s trust in you and your business.

Filed under: Business, Social media Tags: , , , , — @ 12:51 PM 1 Comment »

May 6th, 10
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What is Google Local and how can it help your business?

So what is it be local? And local to who? Depends where you are. With more people on the move than at probably any other time, Google Local just made being a local business better than ever.

Filed under: Business, Help & Advice, Social media Tags: , , — @ 4:27 PM 1 Comment »

May 4th, 10
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Is it possible to run a paperless business?

Ten years ago, going paperless would have been desirable but almost impossible. Now, the idea of running a paperless office is just about doable. I should know, I’ve been trying for long enough. Here’s my experiences and some handy tips to help you make your business paperless, too.

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Apr 27th, 10
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Ebook: How to use WordPress to manage your company website

How to use WordPress to manage your company website is my latest ebook, written specifically to help businesses understand the potential of WordPress, as a tool to manage and control their website.

Filed under: Business, Help & Advice, Publications, Social media Tags: , — @ 6:24 PM 3 Comments »

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Ebook: How to use WordPress to manage your company website

How to use WordPress to manage your company website is my latest ebook, written specifically to help busi … more

So you want a website, right?

This might come as something of a shock, given that I'm a web designer and developer, but the first few q … more

Making your workflow more efficient

Whether your organisation consists of a team of people or just you alone, you have a workflow — the ser … more

Better business blogging

So here I am, late 2009 and we’re still talking about blogging. Many might just roll their eyes at the … more

Mindset as a barrier to the uptake of new technology

How can we push the boundaries of event management further still? By taking the events to the people, say … more

High Speed Connections

Social media is changing the way we create, publicize and report on events. In light of Facebook, it's no … more

All of a Twitter over social media

Does social media represent a genuine opportunity for small businesses — or are we in danger of falling … more

Captive Audience

Recent research has consistently concluded that building an effective relationship with your customers is … more

Customer interaction from social media 'requires SPICE'

Marketers who are new to using social media for customer interaction have been given the abbreviation SPI … more

Ford Test Drive Social Media, Avoid Head-on Legal Crash

Ford Test Drive Social Media, Avoid Head-on Legal Crash In an attempt to avert a “potential PR nightmar … more


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