We all know and appreciate the value of repeat business. Happy customers will come back and, chances are, they will become your best ambassadors. Third-party endorsements are the kind of advertising that money can never buy. The key is, of course, getting them there...
Follow these tips if you have designs on success
Proper care and feeding of a graphic designer are key to a successful relationship. Designers live in a different world than most of us; they see things we don’t. They are important marketing partners and their role is vital to your success. With that in mind, here...
Make your web presence a site to see
There’s no better time to rethink your website. With businesses reopening and customers ready to resume shopping, a nice new site that grabs attention will give you an advantage in your market. Here are five important rules to follow when starting or redesigning your...
Color yourself informed after reading this
Marketing, Graphic Design, Tips
Using color advertising is a great way to attract — or repel — an audience. Since we’re all in this to be successful, let’s concentrate on ways to appeal to potential customers. Anyone can just slap a color on a printed or online ad and be done with it. The simplest...
Work-at-home diversions can also be productive
How long will many of us be working from home? No one knows but it doesn’t appear that we’ll be rushing back to our workplaces soon. With that in mind, here are a few practical actions you can take to avoid going stir crazy while working remotely. Host a virtual...
How to handle rejection in business
Each of us has a natural fear of not being accepted. In the business world, the sting of rejection can stab like a dagger to the heart. It can be extremely hard not to take rejection personally. It’s our idea, our blood and our sweat and tears that are being turned...
Tips for creating a media pitch to promote your business
If you’re looking for ways to spread the word about your business that doesn’t involve buying ad space, media coverage could be the answer. Newspapers and magazines may be struggling financially these days, but coverage can still send customers your way. The trick is...
The elements of a successful newsletter
If you’re interested in a way to reach potential or existing customers, newsletters are an ideal way of sharing current news, tips, products or services to a large audience. Through either print or email format, you can achieve your major business goals with a...
Create messages that engage with these three key principles
Good communication isn’t random. It’s a deliberate interaction that helps your customers see the value of your business. If you put time and effort into understanding who you’re talking to, stay consistent and don’t communicate too often then you’ll really stand out...