Making it known for entrepreneurs through effective storytelling and public relations tactics is the obsession at Inkee.
Are you an entrepreneur who has a great solution and story to share, but you don’t know where to start?
Do you struggle with how to build your reputation and tap into relevant communities to get media attention?
Is your budget so restricted you don’t believe you can afford support?
We get a massive buzz from showing how easy and affordable public relations can be. We love helping entrepreneurs to share their story, develop their reputation among consumers, investors and grow their business impactfully.
Together, we plan and roll out your ‘stories’, introducing you to the key influencers in your world. With your guidance, you will attract the right attention with targeted messages aligned with your vision and business goals.
Building and maintaining relationships is integral to success for entrepreneurs.
Attract the right attention and learn how to handle the feeling of overwhelm or fear around storytelling and becoming the spokesperson for your business.
About
Julie Coulthard
Founder.
Julie started Inkee with a major passion for storytelling, drawing on a range of skills and obsessions (mostly the literary variety). As a journalist, public relations champion, marketing whizz and all round word obsessive, Julie relates with entrepreneurs and small businesses that do not know what public relations is or struggle to find the time to share their stories and connect with their target markets. One of the best times to proclaim “HERE I AM” to the right mix of stakeholders is when starting a new venture. Julie noticed how often times this opportunity was not seized up, with entrepreneurs sitting on their amazing stories and risking fizzling out. Julie gets a massive buzz from showing how easy public relations is, so entrepreneurs can handle it themselves, develop their reputation and grow. An Anais Nin quote inspired Julie to start Inkee and she shares the same philosophy with those who struggle to be spokespeople and relationship managers for their brands.
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.”
Previous work
Mates in Construction
Suicide prevention in the construction industry
MATES is a national not-for-profit with its origins in Queensland providing suicide awareness and prevention training to the construction industry. Inkee provided support forming major sponsorships and partnerships, organised its annual fundraiser and supported a number of PR and marketing initiatives to raise the profile of the organisation and diversify its funding base.
Previous work
QuickSmart Homes
Navigating the intersection of public relations, digital marketing, traditional marketing and business development can be challenging. Inkee provides project management support and advice as QuickSmart Homes explores naming, branding, website development and what marketing and public relations mix will best support its business objectives.
Previous work
Grow Coastal Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast’s first food and beverage accelerator
To support the growth of 12 participating businesses in this program, Inkee provided mentorship and workshops on PR, ran several events, facilitated speaking opportunities and generated media and social media exposure for the group, the Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast and key partners like Food and Agribusiness Network.
Previous work
Innovation Centre Sunshine Coast
Where innovation lives and entrepreneurs thrive.
To support this vibrant community of entrepreneurs, and innovators, Inkee provides public relations advice and training, social media management and marketing services for the Centre, its programs and its 40+ members. We also coordinate with media for events, help increase its reputation as a hub of innovation and promote interaction with the entrepreneurial community in the region and beyond.
Developing and maintaining a positive reputation and relationships is integral to success for entrepreneurs.
We work with you to attract the right attention for your business and help take the fear, pain and discomfort out of being a public spokesperson and storyteller on a bootstrapped budget.
Find out how easy it is for you to handle your own PR to increase your profile and grow your business.