Branding & Design

Your Guide to Corporate Branding Using Fine Art

Enjoy this week's guest post by Andrea Bogart! How Adding the Right Artwork to Your Business Can Enhance Your Brand Image and Generate Revenue What an exciting time it is starting and building a business!  Your profession is your heart and soul and a large part of who you are as a person.  Although there’s [...]

Your Guide to Corporate Branding Using Fine Art2023-05-29T20:32:53-07:00

5 Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring a Product Photographer

Enjoy this week's guest post by Ella Sophie!   Hello readers! I’m Ella Sophie, I'm a professional photographer specializing in creating images that empower women and women's businesses. I’m back to tell you more about product photography. Last time I shared with you the importance of professional product photography. https://melissaforziatevents.com/the-importance-of-professional-product-photography/  The first blog broke down the two main [...]

5 Mistakes to Avoid when Hiring a Product Photographer2023-05-29T20:32:54-07:00

What’s in A Name: Tips for Naming Your Small Business

Enjoy this week's guest post by Julie Basello!   Coming up with a name for a business seems like a simple thing. But the name of your business is a decision you’ll have to live with for a long time.  Let’s talk about some of the things you should consider as you choose a business [...]

What’s in A Name: Tips for Naming Your Small Business2023-05-29T20:32:55-07:00

The Importance of Professional Product Photography

Enjoy this week’s guest post from Ella Sophie, professional photographer, on the importance of professional product photography! As a commercial photographer with 10+ years under my belt, I can tell you that there is a growing need for great professional product photography.  While writing this, California (and most of the world) is fighting the Covid19 [...]

The Importance of Professional Product Photography2023-05-29T20:35:39-07:00

Logo Design: Your Company’s “Billboard”

Enjoy this week's blog post by graphic designer, Clare Parfitt, and learn about the power of  logo design for your business. Reflections on Logo Design A logo is the "billboard" of your company. It provides an immediate first impression. The most well designed logos convey an easy to grasp concept and look and feel, which [...]

Logo Design: Your Company’s “Billboard”2023-05-29T20:36:32-07:00

Graphic Design: When to Go DIY and When to Hire a Designer

Enjoy this week’s guest post from Catherine Lee of Horse Sense Content Creation as she helps you explore the signs you can do graphic design in house  or if it's time to hire a designer. If you’re a creative small business owner like myself, chances are you've tried your hand at creating designs for your [...]

Graphic Design: When to Go DIY and When to Hire a Designer2023-05-29T20:36:42-07:00

Increasing Brand Awareness through a Video Voting Campaign

Enjoy this week’s guest post from Communications & Outreach Officer, Megan Torgerson, and learn about increasing brand awareness through a video voting campaign. This fall Business Impact NW celebrated its fourth annual IMPACT Pitch Competition providing businesses with a positive social impact an opportunity to work on their business strategy and ultimately vie for the chance [...]

Increasing Brand Awareness through a Video Voting Campaign2023-05-29T20:36:42-07:00

Dressing for Success on a Budget

Enjoy this week’s guest post by Darcy Geho and make sure you’re dressing for success!  Take Yourself Seriously If you want to be taken seriously, you have to take yourself seriously. It’s true. While your clothes and appearance isn't necessarily what makes you do a good job, they are what creates the first impression among [...]

Dressing for Success on a Budget2023-05-29T20:36:43-07:00

The 5 Biggest Website Mistakes

Enjoy this week's guest post by Janelle Reichman of Ellanyze and ask yourself if you are making any of these website mistakes.  What’s the very first thing a new contact or prospective client does after meeting you face to face? You guessed it: they visit your website. When people meet you in person they’re easily [...]

The 5 Biggest Website Mistakes2023-05-29T20:37:15-07:00

6 Tips for Business Cards with “Mojo!”

Enjoy this week’s guest post from graphic designer, Chris Hilbert, and consider her tips for business cards that stand out.  Did you know that you have only a few seconds for people to be able to find and read the information on your business card before you have lost their attention? If you lose their [...]

6 Tips for Business Cards with “Mojo!”2023-05-29T20:37:15-07:00
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