Today Business Networking Link received a lovely article from Stephanie at Office Space in London. We hope you enjoy it!
Businesses will seek office space for a variety of reasons and their objectives may vary, according to nature of business, growth plans, customer base, operating budget and various other factors.
Following on from my recent blog posts that looked at how to create a business plan and what is a brand, I thought I would now look at how to create a memorable company slogan for your business.
When it comes to creating a memorable company slogan I guess you have two options, the first is to employ a company to do this for you… The second is to empower a group of mates (maybe with a bottle of wine or two) to sit down and brainstorm your business, the services you offer and your character AKA brand identity. You would be amazed how many of the most memorable company slogans and brand identities have been created either by accident or when they least expected it!
Are you looking to start a new business, leave the security of your 9 to 5, and invest all you can in terms of time, energy and money into a new business idea or concept? Starting a new business is one of the scariest things you will ever do, you are jumping into the deep end of a pool often filled with sharks, and it is down to you to either sink or swim! That said; being in business and creating your own brand is one of the most exciting and rewarding things a person can do!
Yesterday evening I wrote an article titled ‘What makes a good brand?’ for my business & investment blog.
This article looked at businesses and asked the question what makes one brand better than another? Was it the company image, size of a marketing budget, its personality, energy or simply a desire to do better?
Lets face it, if you are proud to use a brand, happy to stock a brand on your shelves, and the customer experience and the expectations are always exceeded, then that brand will grow stronger and stronger over time… Part of a brands development is delivering the desired results day in day out!
So, has your business recently signed up to twitter in an attempt to generate new business, loyal followers, or maybe network with customers / suppliers?
Like all of us, your twitter account will start off with zero twitter friends and zero twitter followers. It may take time for you to find a suitable twitter app, get used to a space where you write a max of 140 character, understand what it is to Follow Friday AKA #ff, mention someone, be mentioned, re-tweet or fully understand what it is to tweet! … Yes, there is a lot to digest and understand about twitter, but people who already use twitter day in day out are often happy to help.
Have you recently found time is not on your side since setting up a new business?
Maybe you are searching the web for time management skills, free time management solutions, tools or general tips on how to cram more hours in the business week?
Well, first things first… Welcome to the world of business, a fast pace and difficult existence that tends to challenge us all from time to time! Managing your time (and the time of others) is just one of many factors you will need to address now working for yourself or employing staff, good time management in business will ensure both growth and success… It also means you get the job done on time!
Firstly, if you are running a business or working towards a goal half-heartedly then I would say stop now, re-boot and think things over! You should always be 100% committed to the task at hand, believe in your brand and feel passionate about what you do! I am not saying time management in business is ‘work every evening / weekend or else quit’, however in the early stages of a business your company will need some extra TLC, just like a new-born baby needing its parents at the drop of a hat (or stinky nappy)! Remember; if running a business was easy, then everyone would be doing it!
Dear reader, today I thought I would list my top 10 tips for successful business networking. Are you considering a networking event in your local area? Maybe you are looking to drum up some new business or increase brand awareness? Whatever your reason, these are exciting times because business networking can open many new doors and create new business opportunities. So, here we go… My top 10 tips for successful business networking:
Are you looking for a business advisor in Hampshire? Maybe you are new to business or your business has grown / developed at such a rate that you find yourself asking: “What now?”
For me, I guess the finish line for any business owner is when he or she no longer feels a slave to the company; the company in a nutshell can run itself!
Business Networking Link would love to hear from any business advisors, mentors, self-development coaches or companies offering SME business solutions in Hampshire. Being myself a business owner, entrepreneur and all round workhorse it would be nice to hear your thoughts / advice on growing and developing both new and established businesses in the area.
Ok, I would say business is all about the people you employ, the relationships you build, choices you make, sales, repeat business, marketing, branding, hard work, building assets and managing your time effectively… However, putting the basics aside… has any one thing helped you to grow and develop your own business?
Dear reader, are you looking for a FREE Hand Drawn Social Icon Set? Tidy Design has recently created a set of bespoke sketch effect icons for you to download and use for both commercial and non-commercial projects!
If you are looking for a graphic design company based in Portsmouth, Hampshire then please contact Tidy Design who offer a high quality graphic design service, creative web solutions and online marketing packages for all.
When it comes to Graphic Design services our clients at Tidy Design have varied from sole traders, international companies, government bodies such as the NHS and more! Examples of our graphic design work can be found online.
Are you looking for an established and reputable solicitor based in Hampshire? If you search Google for ‘Solicitor in Hampshire’ then you will find no shortage of solicitor websites competing for your business. With so many Hampshire based solicitors offering a variety of legal services to businesses and individuals in and around Hampshire, which solicitors firm should you choose? Also, what kind of questions should you ask solicitors in Hampshire?
Recently I met up with Large & Gibson Solicitors in Portsmouth, Hampshire and asked a number of questions about the legal services they offer. For example what makes them the Hampshire based solicitor to choose, do solicitors in Hampshire work with predominantly Hampshire based businesses, what services do they offer etc. Below you will find several extracts from my meeting with this Hampshire based solicitors established back in 1899:
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