A brand is the name, symbol or design that differentiates a product or service from others like it. Your brand should convey to your customers who you are, what you stand for and what you hope to achieve. Most importantly, your brand conveys that unique three-fold message in a way that …
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Direct Mail Is Making a Comeback
Colleges and universities are courting my 16-year-old daughter. Almost every day brings a new array of colorful and creative brochures and mailers to our home mailbox. She pours over most of them, marveling at the use of her name and the way some of them target her interests. She loves the fact …
How to Create an Impactful Mission Statement in 5 Simple Steps
Although most small businesses only have a one to two-line mission statement, it is the words contained within this small declaration that can have a huge impact on its success or failure. After all, the mission of the company not only tells the consumer what your company stands for and strives for, …
Boost Your Business: Three Ways Having a Book Helps
Stop me if you’ve heard this one already: “A book is the new business card!” I’m hearing it everywhere, too, and while that is a true statement in many ways, there is much, much more to the story. Yes, when a new contact you meet asks for your business card and you’re able to point them toward …
Boutique Architecture Firm Positions Itself to Become a Brand Name
Mark Grisafe has been running a small, but successful architecture business for the last several years, but knew he needed to change his business strategy if he wanted to compete with the better-known, brand name firms in his area. His firm, M. Grisafe Architects, is a full service commercial and …
Avoid These Topics on Your Company Blog
Company blogs are a tremendously valuable tool for businesses to communicate with customers. Blogs allow businesses to announce promotions, share company news, and inform their customers of industry trends. Company blogs are a perfect medium for providing customer access to information that may not …
