Happy, engaged customers are the most effective tool for marketing your business. People get excited when they hear about great products from friends and family. Roughly 82 percent of Americans turn to their personal network for product recommendations, according to…
Telling others all the good things about your small business should be easy, right? No one understands what your brand has to offer better than you do. You put in the hard work to build something special, and you’re proud…
Branding is both an art and a science. It’s true — a business can survive without an intentional branding strategy. But a strong brand helps you understand what you’re business is all about, who you should target, and how to…
Mascots aren’t meant to hide out under the bleachers, and neither should your logo. A logo is your brand emblem, and it should have a prominent spot on all your business communications. The more you use your logo, the more…
Logos need a strong visual identity that connects people to your brand. That’s why it’s tempting to look for a magic formula for choosing the right logo colors. Research suggests color can boost brand recognition by as much as 80…
Hard selling is exhausting — not only for you, but also for your business. Yes, it’s possible to make a sale by force-feeding people ideas about your product. Get this amazing, top-of-the-line doodad today, and life will be so easy!…
Like many trends, color trends begin with the experts. Folks in fashion or design circles choose their favorite hues, and gradually, they spread to other industries. One day, cool, sleek colors are all the rage. The next, it’s bright purples.…
Starting a business is tough. You’ll inevitably run into things unexpected. Some will be great. Others will be terrible. After building four startups, I’ve learned a lot about launching a business. This year, I had the opportunity to speak with…
As a business owner, you started with a great business idea. You worked hard to launch your business. And you even picked a clever business name to support your memorable brand. After investing countless hours, months, or even years into…
What’s the next step after creating a logo for your business? Refine the look of your brand, and start using your visual identity to interact with the public. A great logo is like your brand mascot. If you keep it…
