Like you, we suspect, we will not be sad to say goodbye to 2020. It has been a hard year for everyone, for so many reasons. But at the time of writing this there is hope on the horizon in the form of a vaccination and a brand-new year – and it feels good to be hopeful again. So, with that in mind, we thought we would reflect on some of the positives that came out of 2020 for us…
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From being unable to trade, to the knock-on effects of clients being unable to trade, to general uncertainty about the future, 2020 has been an incredibly challenging year for all businesses, but particularly local independents, some of whom simply do not have the resources to weather this storm alone. While none of us know what is on the horizon, we don’t have to face 2021 alone when there are so many others in a similar position. There has never been a better time for local businesses to reach out and support each other. Here are some of our suggestions for ways that we can be stronger together…
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What better way to happily say goodbye to 2020 forever than by making positive plans for 2021? As per tradition for this time of year, here’s the Marcomedia guide to design trends in 2021. Whether you are thinking of refreshing your branding, launching a new campaign or starting an entirely new venture, read on for inspiration…
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They say that the best ideas are often the simplest ones. We recently tweeted an article from Timeout London about supporting local eateries during lockdown. One of the suggestions was to buy vouchers so that you can eat with them in the future. We thought this was a simple-yet-brilliant idea for any business that is struggling to trade during the pandemic…
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Whilst this has been one of the most challenging times for small businesses and the self-employed, there has also never been such a climate of support and appreciation for local businesses. Perhaps because so many things are outside of our control, we are looking for areas where our actions make a difference. And perhaps because we have never been more aware of the direct impact our spending has on businesses. Or perhaps, simply, because our local businesses kept us connected during times of isolation and social distancing – whether that was nipping into our local shops or getting deliveries of essentials when the bigger brands were overwhelmed. Here are our tips for helping our customers to help us…
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We have written a series of blogs lately about businesses making the transition to digital in order to survive in the current climate. Contrary to many peoples’ fears about being ‘replaced by robots’, stories are hitting the headlines in recent weeks about digital investment creating jobs and opportunities in a number of sectors. And we could all use some positive news right now…
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