Creating a logo is an important first step in growing your business. Why? Because a logo makes it easier to promote and market your business. You need a logo for important marketing pieces like business cards, a facebook page, or a…
Once you get a business off the ground, your next hurdle is finding more customers. You want to keep growing, but where do you start? How do you reach customers outside your area? How do you make bigger sales? One…
Congratulations on having a skill or business idea worth sharing with the world. Owning a business is a challenge, but it’s the best job security anyone can have. If you want a successful business to last, you have to create…
Consider all the products you come in contact with in your home on an average day. Food. Footwear. Toiletries. Electronics. Your household items are a mix of daily necessities and personal indulgences. They paint a picture about your personality and…
Like any piece of artwork, designing a logo takes creativity, skill, and inspiration. A logo becomes part of a brand’s image, so it’s critical a logo design represents its brand properly. Brand identity, color, and typography all play a role.…
In 2015, more than a third of total retail sales growth in the United States came from online sales. In fact, U.S. e-commerce grew 14.6 percent that year and has continued to flourish. In this digital age, no modern business should…
In past centuries, a brand was a mark you might find on cattle to identify it as belonging to a particular rancher. But today, most people don’t think of cows when they hear the word “brand” or “branding.” According to…
As a small business owner, you wear many hats. One of those hats is that of a marketing professional. To be an effective marketer, social media ought to be part of your marketing strategy. Find out how to grow your social media…
Did you know that the average person makes around 10,000 decisions every day? Some of these are major decisions, but most are relatively minor: Where should I get coffee this morning? Blue or black sweater? About 95% of purchasing decisions…
Whether you just launched your small business or you’ve been running it for a while, you probably recognize the need to promote and market your products and services. Promotional strategies provide an opportunity for you to interact with your customers.…