Whittle Grove Communications

13/02/2026

Hire HQ is such a gorgeous meeting space, I highly recommend it! 💚

✨ LOOKING FOR SPACE? Meet HIRE HQ - Venue Hire ✨

Are you a community group, organisation, corporate, creative or local business looking for the perfect place to host your next get-together?

Welcome to HIRE HQ - a beautiful, light-filled, modular space designed for
meetings, workshops, training sessions, events and community gatherings.

Whether you’re sharing skills, building knowledge, hosting conversations or bringing people together - this is a space where connection happens.

What’s included:
✔️ Flexible room layouts (meetings, workshops, boardroom or events)
✔️ Tables & chairs
✔️ TV / presentation screen
✔️ Wi-Fi
✔️ Tea & coffee facilities
✔️ Supportive, welcoming environment

Our space is made for connection, collaboration and community -
where ideas meet people.

👉 Check us out & book your space today:
https://www.thebusinesssocial.com.au/hirehq

11/02/2026

Congrats to my friends at the Nabawa Valley Tavern on this awesome feature by The Local 💚

23/10/2025

Here’s what I would tell myself 12 months ago 👇

As a self-confessed introvert, I absolutely love working for myself as a freelance small business owner, and can happily go days without seeing another soul.

But I also need to be honest and admit that some of the best things that have happened in my business started from real conversations.

It’s probably not great for my mental health, either 😅

So when I get a bit down because I’m comparing myself to others, I need to remind myself that you get back what you put out there - both online AND offline.

In 2026 I’ll be focusing more on starting conversations, and saying yes to the scary things. And I encourage you to do the same.

If you’re feeling stuck, start small.

Talk to your followers, talk to your peers and don’t be afraid to reach out to others (The Business Social and Meet Cute Social Club are amazing starting points if you’re based in Geraldton!).

The best kind of growth is relational, and it starts with us taking charge and saying hi first 🌿

What’s something you would tell yourself 12 months ago? Leave a comment and let’s chat! 😜

20/10/2025

Have you ever noticed that 99 good things can happen, but we only ever seem to focus on the one bad thing? Humans are wired to latch onto the negatives, and ooooh boy, don’t us marketing and comms folks know it.

From news to politics and even entertainment, negative hooks are everywhere. And honestly? It sucks.

A negative hook is when a post grabs your attention by triggering fear, shame, or outrage. Think lines like “You’re doing this wrong” or “This is why your content flopped.”

They work because they spark emotion and controversy gets clicks. But they do it by hijacking curiosity through shame.

No shade to anyone using them (I’ve used a few myself at my own expense!), but it’s worth being mindful of what kind of audience you want to attract.

Do you want people to brace for criticism when you pop up in their feed, or do you want to build trust and connection?

The choice is yours.

Have you ever fallen for a negative hook? Or written one yourself? Be honest.

14/10/2025

It’s so easy to treat our business’ social media like another job to get done. Post, tick, move on.

But we’ve fallen into a trap. We treat our feed like a noticeboard, plastering up announcements and walking away.

But engagement doesn’t work like that 🙊

It’s not about what we stick up, it’s about the waves we create when we actually talk to people.

So, take the time to start a conversation. Reply to comments… and leave authentic ones for others!

It’s the first step to building trust with our audience, and forming a genuine community. Because without a real connection, our content is just another drop in the ocean 💙

09/10/2025

If you’ve been curious about The Canopy but not sure how it all works, this one’s for you 🌿

It’s my way of helping small business owners get back into the swing of posting without the overwhelm.

Take a scroll through the FAQs and see if it feels like the support you’ve been needing 💚

The next round starts Monday, so now’s the perfect time to jump in 🫶

08/10/2025

I broke the golden rule of communications - I got too caught up in my excitement that I forgot to meet people where they were at. I jammed my social media strategy webinar full of stats and jargon, not keeping in mind that it was a session for beginners.

It’s such an easy trap to fall into, especially when you live and breathe your business. But the average joe does not have the same passion or knowledge that we do, so we need to keep things simple.

Have you ever slipped up like this?

06/10/2025

If you’ve been meaning to get back on top of your content but keep putting it off… this is your sign.

🌿 The Canopy is a 4 week accountability group designed for small biz owners and creatives who need a content reset.

No fluff, no pressure, just structure, support and resources to help you find your momentum 🌴

📅 Starts Monday 13 October
🖥️ Online & async-friendly
💬 Only a few spots left in this round
🤑 $149

Hit the link to book your spot 👉 https://stan.store/whittlegrove/p/join-the-canopy-

11/09/2025

Big thanks to The Business Social for the opportunity to yap about how social media works better if you know who you’re talking to 💚

New Blog Drop! 🚨

Think going viral means more sales? Think again 👀 For small business owners, reach means nothing if you’re not reaching the right people.

In our latest blog, guest writer and our business expert on all things social media...Nicole Roberts from Whittle Grove Communications dives into the science behind social media success and why clarity on your audience beats chasing “viral” every time.

Nicole shares:
- Why viral ≠ sales (and what does drive sales)
- How to uncover your real target audience
- Simple steps to create content that connects + converts

A must-read for every small biz owner who’s tired of posts that flop—or go viral but bring zero customers.

👉 Read it here: https://www.thebusinesssocial.com.au/post/want-to-go-viral-it-might-not-equal-sales

20/08/2025

Perfection is slowing you down. The truth? Nobody is watching your posts as closely as you are. 👀

Swipe through for simple ways to stop overthinking content and start showing up consistently. Save this post for the next time you’re staring at a blank screen ✨