Stop wasting your Design Dollars – Great Tips on Dealing with Graphic Designers

Too many clients are wasting their precious design budgets by not starting the design process correctly.

The first and most vital step in the design process is to produce a well thought out brief and give it to your designer at the beginning of a project. Doing this will produce a win-win result for both client and designer, as clear guidelines are in place before a project commences.

Just as a builder needs architectural plans to build a house, a creative designer requires an informative brief to produce an effective visual solution. Continue reading

Market Research Myths, Tips and Questions for SME’s

Market research myths for SMEs:

(1)    Think of market research in terms of what large corporations do; a mixed quant and qual approach, ending up with a large report that requires in-house researchers to absorb and develop strategy. They are big budget and require time to act on the results – two things SMEs don’t generally have.

(2)    Think it is easy to whip up a survey and invite people on social media and then change their business according to those results.

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Marketing Your Small Business for Dummies

Attract customers and ensure the ongoing success if your small business with this no-nonsense guide. Whether you own a bakery or a boutique, a plumbing or a finance business, this book gives you straightforward strategies to find more prospects, build your customer base and secure market share.

Small-business guru, Carolyn Tate empowers you to apply hundreds of high-impact and creative ways to market your business without breaking the bank.

You can purchase Small Business Marketing for Dummies here.