Understanding your target audience is critical to the growth of your business. For small businesses, focusing on the specific markets that are most likely to buy your products and services will make marketing more affordable and more efficient.
When you consider that the human brain processes visual information 60,000 times faster than text, it's no surprise that visual branding is such an important component of any business identity. Creating a strong visual brand for your website or store not only helps customers to identify your business, but to remember it as well. What's more, a memorable visual brand can help to create consistency for your site or store across different social media platforms.
You can't be everything to everyone. This is something most of us understand very well in our own personal lives, but it can be easy to lose sight of this maxim when building a business. You want to make as much money as possible, which means appealing to as many people as possible. The problem is that not everyone likes, wants or needs the same things, so if you attempt to broadly appeal to everyone, there's a chance you won't appeal to anyone.
A brand bible establishes distinct guidelines for how all aspects of a company's brand will be handled. It should establish rules for creating a unified and identifiable presence for your brand.
Who are you? Why are you here? The odds are good that you've pondered these deep existential questions under a starry night's sky. But have you ever asked them about your business?
Attracting repeat shoppers is a goal for any small business owner. The key is wowing customers every step of the way. But where do you start? You may think it's your company's website design, but you're forgetting something. Consider the humble packaging label for your products. Never fear, we're here to show you how to make a big statement with a few simple product packaging design tips.
A logo is an important part of your brand identity, but coming up with a concept that you can live with is tricky. These tips will help you learn how to create a logo you'll love. We'll walk you through the essentials - from working with a designer to knowing what file formats you'll need and ideas for creating a logo with staying power.
Blue Mountain Vineyards draws on old-world traditions to produce small-batch wines from grapes grown on a terraced Pennsylvania hillside. To help engage customers and drive sales, the winery benefits from modern social media strategies.
A strong customer testimonial is one of the most powerful tools a small business owner can use in their marketing. After all, who better to tell prospective customers about how great you are than your current customers?
Are you passionate about starting a business that positively impacts people’s lives? I can tell you, from first-hand experience, that you can create a successful company that also reflects your core values.
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