Five dos and don’ts when self-branding your business
Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do when seeking to boost your brand.
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Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do when seeking to boost your brand.
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Patrick Llewellyn, the Australian CEO and president of 99designs, talks about the origins of his branding solutions graphic design marketplace and what business owners should consider when thinking about logo design.
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Here are some tips on what to do and what not to do when seeking to boost your brand.
Advice
Patrick Llewellyn, the Australian CEO and president of 99designs, talks about the origins of his branding solutions graphic design marketplace and what business owners should consider when thinking about logo design.
Marketing
Conrad Ford discusses how to get the most out of the social media platform for professional networking Linkedin.
Marketing
Matt Sammon explains why it's crucial to make sure you are actually free to use your chosen brand.
Investing in a franchise
There are hundreds of businesses in the UK that have grown using franchising but often we don't know how to tell them apart from non-franchise businesses. John Hoskin explains how franchises work.
Advice
Geraint Evans discusses the factors to consider when weighing up the location of your company.
Advice
Marketing expert Kath Dawson assesses the key approaches to building a strong internet brand.
Investing in a franchise
Barry Oakhill went from a career in the construction industry to becoming beauty brand Biothecare Estétika's master franchiser. He talks to SmallBusiness.co.uk about concepts, funding and expansion.
Business management
Hair and makeup artist Lisa Hilton started men's grooming brand Rehab London in 2009 and now turns over £200,000.
Business Ideas & Planning
Interview with Matthew Newbury, founder of Newbury Developments, who has come from losing his leg in a road accident to starting his own home building business this year.
Blog
Franchise agreements are a lot like marriages. Get them right and they could lead to a long and fruitful relationship.
Finding and selling to customers
Without the right brand, Coca-Cola would have been just another fizzy drinks company. Read our guide to find out why brands matter.
Business Loans
Everything you need to know on what small business loans are and what types of loan are available for your business.
Partner content
Hospitality businesses have faced a number of challenges in the last couple of years. Find out what funding and support is available.
Employing & managing staff
In Aviva’s latest SME research*, 57 per cent of employers surveyed agreed that nowadays employees expect benefits to protect against loss of income or earnings. What do you offer your people?
Partner content
Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade