Anatomy of an Elevator Pitch

Anatomy of an Elevator Pitch

It’s happened to every small business owner. One minute you’ll be an innocent bystander at a networking event, a social function, or even some random encounter where you’re just killing time, and someone asks you the all-important question, “So what is it that you...
Small Business Branding Myths

Small Business Branding Myths

As a small business owner, you’ve probably heard many theories on branding, some of them good, some of them bad, some of them ugly. Here are a couple of our favourite branding myths that keep creeping up: 1) MYTH: Branding is Just a Fancy Word for Design Branding is...
Common Business Card Fails

Common Business Card Fails

With all the high-tech and digital wizardry dominating small business marketing these days, it’s easy to forget just how important it is to have an impactful business card. If you bring just one thing to a business meeting or networking event, it better be your...
3 Signs Your Branding Isn’t Working

3 Signs Your Branding Isn’t Working

Small business branding is a two-way street. Putting out messages about your brand is important, but what is equally important is how those messages translate to your target market. How can you tell if your branding is hitting its target or missing its mark? Here are...
3 Out-Of-The-Box Marketing Tactics for Your Small Business

3 Out-Of-The-Box Marketing Tactics for Your Small Business

Small business owners tend to be a little rebellious: they don’t always stick to the rules, they don’t often follow the road most travelled, and they sure don’t like the mundane. So why should their marketing tactics be any different? After all, no one knows better...