The blog.

We all know the expression “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” That’s because it rings true. And perhaps nowhere is it more applicable than for the launch of a new brand.For startups, the first impression...

You can’t do it alone. Every successful business starts with the right team to make it happen, and one of the chief reasons that new businesses fail is because they have the wrong team trying to get them off the...

One of the most important decisions you can make when you start a business is selecting a business structure. The options can seem confusing and the temptation may be to rush the decision and get to work, but ultimately the...

The more isolated you are when you’re working to get your startup off the ground, the more daunting the process will seem. And the more mistakes you’ll make.Fortunately, most communities offer an abundance of resources for entrepreneurs who are looking...

Naming your business should be a thrilling step. After all, it’s the act of giving a name to your dream. It’s a sign that you’re committing to your idea and taking the massive step of making it real.However, the process...

You’re excited about your idea for a business. You’ve got a fantastic product or service, and you just want to get rolling with it. The last thing you want to do is take a bunch of time putting together a...

Starting a business is a massive step, and it requires a great deal of faith and ambition. If you’ve got an idea, though, and the necessary entrepreneurial spirit, then you owe it to yourself and the world to explore the...

The holidays are much closer than they appear on your calendar. Before you know it, they will be here.For organizations, it’s time to prepare for them now, and that includes identifying and ordering your seasonal or holiday-themed branded promotional items....

Customers love to be wooed – we all do. And one of the best ways to woo them is with attractive incentives – the kind of incentives that help your business stand out from the rest of the crowd.Customer incentives...

There are certain crucial steps that no successful organization can ever hope to skip. Defining who you are and where you want to go is among the most essential things you can do. That means creating a mission statement, a...

One of the primary challenges of any marketing effort is reaching your audience where they are.Most of us are on our phones.That’s why text marketing campaigns are such an invaluable way for your organization to connect with your key audiences...

Social media is a fun place, filled with humor, insight and human connection. However, we all know that’s not all that it is. It’s also a treacherous place where reputations can nosedive and brands can find themselves drowning in controversy.Sometimes,...

Publishing a book can seem like a tall task. It takes a lot of words and a lot of time to get it just right. When it’s finished, though, it can have a life and impact that endures for years,...

Social media is densely populated with platforms that arrive with a flourish and make a play at becoming the next big thing. Few manage to break through and saturate the market. One whose profile has grown rapidly in recent years...

Rewarding team members and demonstrating appreciation for their service and great work is one of the most important parts of any organization’s work as an employer. If you want to create a high-quality culture, it starts with your team members....

For any organization, a stamp of approval from an outside source will always go a long way, giving you an endorsement that means more because you didn’t manufacture it. That’s why backlinks are such a crucial tool for organizations that...

How to budget for Google search ads is a question we get a lot. Google search ads are an extremely effective form of digital advertising that work on a pay-per-click basis, which can be confusing at first for those accustomed...

Names can be both fun and meaningful – both memorable and powerful. For organizations, naming decisions can represent an opportunity to engage with their audiences and to welcome them into the fold – to make them a part of their...

Standing still is rarely the best option, especially for organizations. Progress requires change and taking calculated risks to advance your organization and your brand. A stale or stagnant brand likely is a failing one.Your logo is one of the most...

In recent years, social enterprise businesses have gained an increasingly prominent foothold in the commercial landscape. According to the Social Enterprise Alliance, social enterprises are “organizations that address a basic unmet need or solve a social or environmental problem through...

One of the most powerful steps that your organization can take is putting a public, personal face on your brand. It’s a great way to build a connection with your audience and to promote your brand through a wide range...

In recent years, giving circles have gained ground as a powerful tool for nonprofits in their fundraising efforts. In fact, research published in 2020 in Nonprofit Quarterly indicated that the number of giving circles in the U.S. had tripled since...

Southern hospitality is famous for a reason. It’s ingrained in our culture – we take the responsibility of taking good care of our guests seriously down here. At Fryed Egg Productions, we bring that mindset to all of our interactions,...

Colors are everywhere, and most of us don’t spend much time thinking about it. However, colors can have a tremendous impact on our emotions and the way that we feel instinctively about what we encounter in the world.Consequently, one of...

We all love movies because of their capacity to move and entertain us. Documentaries can be particularly powerful, telling the stories of real people in real situations. As viewers, we naturally connect with them and are curious about their lives...

Contests have been an integral part of marketing plans for decades for a reason – they work. Well-designed contests offer distinctive, memorable ways of promoting your brand and its products and services to your targeted audiences without giving them a...

It is remarkable how easily so much good work can be undone with a lack of follow through. An organization devotes invaluable resources to developing its brand into something special – something to be proud of, something powerful to its...

Nonprofits exist to provide vital services and resources – not to make money. However, they need to make money if they are going to provide those services and resources. That’s why enterprise is not a dirty word in the nonprofit...

The competition to hire new talent continues to be as heated as it’s ever been, and every organization in the labor market has a major stake in putting itself in the best possible light for job-seekers. If you’re hiring right...

Sales promotion campaigns are among the most effective ways to build and retain your customers. However, they are often not as easy to create and execute as they look. For promotions to be truly productive for your business, they need...

Key to any organization gaining and keeping a customer is establishing a high level of trust with them. And one of the best ways of doing that is demonstrating your expertise and authority on topics that are central to your...

The most successful marketing efforts often don’t just rely on a one-way interaction from brand to customer. Instead of relegating the audience to being passive recipients, these marketing plans welcome customers into the project and make them active and crucial...

Past successes are among the best ways to prove yourself to prospective customers and clients. When a prospect considers partnering with your organization, they want to be confident that you will deliver – and they want to know that you...

We may think we’re ready for the limelight, but are we really? If you’ve got an opportunity to speak to the media, take a moment to consider whether you would benefit from some training and expert guidance before taking that...

Perhaps at no time in recent history has the focus been brighter for organizations on the importance of retaining their employees. A widespread labor shortage has touched every industry, putting pressure on employers to keep their workers happy and on...

The transition to a new calendar year marks a natural moment for organizations to reflect on what worked and didn’t work in the previous 12 months. It also represents an ideal time to look forward and consider the year ahead.Giving...