We are always better together

Just a reminder that you can still find out who’s who, what’s what and where’s where by following our English language TV show, Marbella Now, aired daily on RTV Marbella and available online. We are always better together.

If you are one of the people who feel more vulnerable and would rather still keep a more prudent distance and stay home, this show is a great way to keep in touch and not miss a beat; socially or for your business.

For 6 years the intention has been the same: to encourage local foreigners to take a more active part in the city they call home; feel pride in helping keep our streets clean, watch over our neighbours and help each other succeed; and sign on the local pardon, town register, for example.

We are not only #BetterTogether when we support one another, Marbella is too. We have taken you behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour to meet the people who make it all possible; from hotel directors, marketing and real estate experts, to window electricians, charity organisations, businesses and event organisers, you name it we want to cover it.

If it’s of interest to the well-being and good running of our city, it’s worth promoting and sharing. Now, more than ever, you can still be an active part of your community, albeit if from your sitting room, poor or sofa. Some of the most recent guests include Georgina Shaw of Shaw Marketing services to share her expertise not just in marketing but also training, with tips for business and personal success, adapting to the pandemic.

Specific guidelines and on-line videos can easily help you adapt to the new demands required from us. Georgina was also the MC for our 5th United Nationalities of Marbella Summit, held this past Tuesday, because she’s also so very organised!!! We also welcome Barbara García of Marbella Translators to the show.

I personally cannot stress enough the importance of choosing a professional translation service for even the smallest of jobs as first impressions are lasting impressions. A menu, brochure or gallery with silly mistakes, incorrect grammar and vocabulary will detract from your credibility. All too often we ask a friend who speaks the language to do the translation and if we don’t speak the language ourselves have no idea how good or bad the translation really is and is not understanding the damage that saving a few pennies can cause.

If you have invested and are invested in your business, invest in good translations or please stick to your own language. We also take our monthly visit to learn more about our local golf clubs thanks to ladies golf event organiser Lynn Fisher. This week we went to the Rio Real Golf Club and Hotel to meet Antonio Gomez, who has loads of great ideas and incentives to get us locals playing golf, enjoying a day out a the club and incorporating our kids!

Certainly sounds good to me and again, whilst being able to keep a safe distance on and off the course, even adapting to times of Covid.

Thank you for reading this article, “We are always better together”. For more from Nicole King, visit the Euro Weekly News website.