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Branding, Marketing & Sales

Master the art of branding, marketing, and sales with our hands-on tips and expert advice. Our contributors are experts in their fields and their articles cover everything from creating a compelling brand identity to developing effective marketing strategies and handling public relations. Learn how to engage your target audience, build brand loyalty, and improve your customer experience. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, these resources provide valuable insights to help you achieve your business goals.

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5 Essential Steps to Publishing Your First Book and Mastering the Author’s Journey

Launching a book is a pivotal moment. The path from writer to published author is an exhilarating experience, but it’s also a rapid learning curve. While it's a great adventure, first-time authors must...

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Do More With Less – How Small PR Teams Deliver Enterprise Impact

Marketing budgets are tight, yet expectations keep rising. That reality favors senior-led boutiques that move fast, measure what matters, and keep the strategist close to the pitch. You can also see...

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Budget Season – Where to Spend and Where to Save in Q4

Q4 is a marketer’s equivalent of the grand finale. It’s when inboxes overflow, social feeds sparkle with offers, and budgets are scrutinised more tightly than a last-minute gift list. On one hand...

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Designing Inevitability – Creating a Sense of Certainty Through Design

Startups live or die on the finest of margins. Success depends on more than the product or the idea, it hinges on creating a sense of inevitability. That feeling that success is not just possible but certain...

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How to Build Brand Loyalty Through Sustainable Practices

My social enterprises have operated in the circular economy for over a decade, and one obvious thing is that it's not a buzzword. Businesses, the public, and global governments are concerned about...

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The Human Side of Innovation – Katie Smetherman Holmes on AI and the Future of Web Design

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere, from chatbots to design tools, and it’s revolutionizing how we create digital experiences. But where does that leave the human element in design? Can technology...

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Stop Expecting Premium Clients While Running Around With a Discount Brand

Let’s get real for a minute. I see it all the time: coaches, creatives, and business owners who want people to pay premium prices for their services, while they’re pinching pennies on their brand.

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How to Become a Resilient Brand? – Understanding Legacy Branding

A brand is an identity. It is something recognized by the general public or a niche market. How a brand is received and positioned within the market can determine loyalty, storytelling...

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Property Management Leadership – 3 Client Retention Strategies Every Business Can Use

At the recent Ray White Connect conference, I spoke about retention in property management and how consistent communication, strong processes, and a client-first mindset can transform results.

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Q&A with Katie Smetherman Holmes – Personal Branding for Entrepreneurs

In today’s crowded digital world, your brand is no longer just a logo or a tagline, it’s you. Entrepreneurs are realizing that personal branding isn’t optional, it’s the magnet that attracts the...

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Desire – The Spark Behind Every Dream

Why tapping into what you truly want is the first step to building a brand and business that lasts. Every business, book, or breakthrough begins the same way: not with a strategy, not with a plan...

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What to Expect (and Focus on) in Your First 18 Months of Business – A Marketing & Growth Guide

Starting a business is one thing; sustaining and growing it is another. The first 18 months are where the rubber meets the road. This is where doubt creeps in, momentum dips, and visibility feels...

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Messaging Isn’t the Problem, and What Happens Before the Words Matter More

When a message isn’t landing, whether it’s a campaign, a change narrative, or a leadership statement, the first instinct is often this: we need better words. And sometimes that’s true. But more often...

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Building a Landmark Digital Presence – Conversation with Adolfo Polanco, Founder of Banana Blueprint

BNI teaches businesspeople that networking is more about farming than it is about hunting. It's about developing relationships that result in referral for each other. One of my favorite aspects of BNI...

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The Long Game Wins and Why Marketing Is More Than a Moment

Marketing isn’t just about quick wins or flashy promotions. In “The Long Game Wins,” Sarah Cann discusses why focusing on sustainable growth and nurturing relationships over time is the key to long-term...

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Build The System Before You Shout – Why Marketing Starts With Strategy, Not Promotion

In the fast-paced world of wellness entrepreneurship, you’ve probably been told that visibility is key to growing your brand. But what happens when all your efforts posting, promoting, and sharing your...

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