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Being a business owner means we're always learning. We're so excited to share our knowledge with you! These articles are inspired by FAQs you have and common issues/myths we hear and see in the design and marketing industry.

Explore to find tools, resources, and more to understand how to grow your business the right way!

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How Tone and Personality Shape Your Brand

When you think of a brand, it's easy to picture a logo, colour palette, or a catchy slogan—but one of the most crucial (and often overlooked) elements is brand voice. A strong brand voice reflects the tone and personality of your business, and when done right, it can connect with your audience on a deeper level, making your brand memorable, relatable, and unique.

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The Hidden Costs of Not Investing in Professional Branding

Think branding is just about slapping together a logo and calling it a day? Think again! Professional branding is the backbone of your business's identity, and skipping out on it can lead to a heap of hidden costs. If you’re relying on DIY methods or inconsistent visuals, you might be doing more harm than good. Let’s explore how not investing in professional branding could be negatively impacting your business.

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10 Signs It’s Time to Refresh Your Brand

In the fast-paced world of small business, staying fresh and relevant is essential. Just like how we occasionally need a wardrobe update, your brand every 3-5 years needs a little makeover to keep things exciting and engaging.

Not sure if your brand is due for a refresh?

Here are some telltale signs it's time to give your business a stylish new look.

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How to give GREAT feedback to a Designer

It's perfectly normal to want to make a few adjustments to ensure it aligns perfectly with your vision. To guide you through this process, here are some invaluable tips to communicate your feedback effectively to your designer.

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Moodboards: the Most Important Step in the Branding Process

A moodboard is a succinct collection of visual assets that represents a brand’s visual identity. It can contain inspirational examples of photos, colours, typography, quotes, patterns, shapes and more that make up a cohesive direction for a brand that can be displayed and understood on one page.

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The Importance of Investing in Photography for Your Business

Many experienced business owners will agree, certain investments can most definitely help to improve overall success. Whether it’s new materials and office supplies, a strategic marketing campaign or improved digital assets, certain investments can prove to be a valuable asset to your business in the long run.

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Signs Your Logo is Outdated

There is a common misconception that a company or brand needs to keep its identity the same forever—that changing the logo would have negative consequences. However what we know is that maintaining the status quo too long can do more harm. You only need to look at major global brands as evidence keeping your logo fresh and relevant is vital.

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Headshot Photography 101: Preparing for Your Session

Many professionals and business owners will agree, there are many important tools and resources that you can invest in to help ensure that your business succeeds online. From a modern website and engaging social media presence, to ad campaigns, SEO and so much more, there are many aspects of digital marketing that you should definitely take into consideration.

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What is Digital Branding & How Can it Help Your Business

Your presence in the digital world is what you make it. With digital branding, you can bring the values of your business or company to light in everything that you do. Whether you’re looking to catch the attention of your target audience or create a cohesive look between all of your channels, the right digital branding strategy can help.

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