Brand imagery has always played a role in marketing, but in this age of Facebook and Instagram, it has never been more important. To paraphrase Madonna, we’re living in a visual world, and your customers are visual girls (and boys). What is brand imagery? Brand...
A strong business is built on relationships. Connecting with customers, building a thriving team, maintaining good links with suppliers, widening your network … all hinge on the ability to develop and sustain relationships. If we had to pick one ingredient that’s...
In last month’s update, we looked at how to get the best out of email marketing. But what if you’re starting an email list from scratch? How can you take the plunge and build a loyal, engaged list of subscribers? These practical strategies will help. Use an email...
Email marketing – using email to promote your business’s products or services – remains a powerful marketing channel, even in this age of social media and video. Why? Because it’s a direct line to people who actively want to hear from you. Get these communications...
We’re lucky to collaborate with some incredible business owners. People who, despite the cloud of uncertainty hanging over the last couple of years, have focused on positive action. Helping other business owners. Supporting their teams. Making life easier for...
Forget ‘new year, new you’. How about new year, new website? If you’ve been thinking about creating (or updating) a business website, this quick Q&A will help you get started. Can you build it yourself? Only if you know what you’re doing. We get why many people...
2021 has been…interesting. Now it’s time to clear the slate and start planning for a prosperous 2022. In this article, we show you how to create (or refresh) your marketing strategy for the next 12 months. To make life easier, why not help yourself to our handy...
Love it or loathe it, social media is a must for promoting any business. It’s one of the most powerful ways to get noticed, grow your reach, and build a deeper connection with your audience. But with so many platforms and so much competition online, how can you get...
Think about the last time you subscribed to a newsletter or clicked beyond the home page on a website. Chances are it was a call-to-action (CTA) that encouraged you to hit that button. This is the power of a good CTA – it literally prompts the audience to carry out...
Don’t sweat the small stuff. A useful mantra for life, but a rubbish way to think about marketing. Because, when it comes to communicating with your audience, small messages matter. In fact, you could be missing lots of chances to communicate a tiny – but mighty –...
