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Is it time to evolve your brand?

Is it time to evolve your brand?

Every business evolves over time. But has your brand evolved in line with your business? If it’s been a while since you last reviewed your brand, this article is for you. Because your brand might not be presenting the most up-to-date reflection of who you are as a...
How to generate leads for your business … in 5 simple steps

How to generate leads for your business … in 5 simple steps

Every business needs a healthy sales pipeline that turns leads into paying customers. Without that, you’ll struggle to secure new clients and grow as a business. So far, so sensible. But how do you generate those leads if you’re not a sales professional and you don’t...
The 4 essential elements of a creative brief

The 4 essential elements of a creative brief

Every creative project – marketing and advertising copy, a new website, visual design projects, and so on – requires a creative brief. This is a document you prepare for the creative professionals who’ll be delivering your project. But it’s more than just a Word...
Why is printed marketing material (still) so important?

Why is printed marketing material (still) so important?

How many marketing emails do you receive each week? And how many ads do you see on social media? Perhaps it’s too many to count. But how often do you receive a beautiful piece of physical marketing material through your letterbox? Not so often, right? In this age of...
Do you have a sales plan in place?

Do you have a sales plan in place?

In our previous article, we explored how your business planning and marketing planning go hand in hand. But have you also considered the importance of a sales plan? What is a sales plan? A sales plan is where you set sales targets for your business, and define the...