Branding is a way of defining your business to yourself, your team and your external audiences. It could be called the business’ “identity”, but only on the understanding that it embodies the core of what the business is and its values, not just what it looks and sounds like. Customers of all sorts of businesses are[...]
Every one of us is an individual whose character is made up of beliefs, values and purposes that define who we are and who we connect with. Our personality determines how we behave in different situations, how we dress and what we say. Of course, for people it’s intuitive and it’s rare that you even[...]
Too many people hesitate when it comes time to consider what you could be doing with your brand. Whether you’re thinking about starting a business or a blog, you need to think about what you’re doing and just start taking the steps toward making your brand and establishing it. Build your own online platform such[...]
Every one of us is an individual whose character is made up of beliefs, values and purposes that define who we are and who we connect with. Our personality determines how we behave in different situations, how we dress and what we say. And that is the sort of thing that you need to think[...]
In the days before social media, a professional’s sphere of influence was limited to the individuals they personally knew and interacted with. Now, anyone can develop a finely tuned personal brand and become a respected industry influencer, often with a large following of people they’ve never met. Of course, this doesn’t happen overnight; establishing credibility[...]
Your brand is a big deal and there are a lot of things that you need to do in order to make sure that you can get ahead of the game. In this article, we’re going to look at 5 tips that can help you to expand your brand a little more easily. Develop a[...]
You’re just getting into the business world and you want to be sure that you go about it in the right way. How can you be sure that you’re doing whatever works best for your purposes? Are you going to be able to get ahead? Here are some tips to consider when you get started.[...]
Many people get caught in the beginner’s trap, thinking that you need years of experience in the marketplace in order to charge premium rates and attract ideal clients. But, you don’t need to sit there and hope that you’re going to make progress eventually while making less than you possibly could. The truth is that[...]
People look at businesses and then they look at people – they’re a lot less likely to support the business if they aren’t happy with the people that are involved with it in the first place. How can you make this work for your branding? Here’s a quick look. 1. Be the real you. There’s no better[...]
With all the social media platforms available, it is easy to promote your brand. However, before you do that, make sure you have an understanding of your perceived value. Make sure you are adding value to others if you want to be influential. Self-promotion without value creation negatively impacts your influence. Try and carve out your[...]