We are writing this blog on the eve of National Living Wage week – which comes at a time when the cost-of-living crisis is hitting the headlines daily. Working families are having to rely on foodbanks, people on a wide range of incomes are struggling to pay energy bills and children are going hungry during school holidays. The contrast between wealth and poverty is never more obvious than in London and our borough of Newham is an extreme microcosm of this. So, we are taking action…

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It’s that time of year when none of us can believe how early it’s getting dark or where the rest of the year went. And before we know it the winter festivities will be upon us. So now is the time to be ordering your festive print if you haven’t already – but what’s going to be lighting your customers’ candles this year? Here’s some on-trend Xmas inspiration to make your brand twinkle in 2022…

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The cost-of-living crisis may be hitting the headlines finally but, for many, it’s nothing new. Regular readers of our blog will know that we are committed to a real living wage for everyone but, with almost all households concerned about managing this winter, should we be changing the way we market our brands and, if so, how?

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We are delighted to announce that one of London’s largest and most established Chambers of Commerce is now providing entrepreneurs and small businesses with FREE membership until June 2023! Not only have we been a member of Newham Chamber of Commerce for 8 years, our founder, Surinder is also on the Executive Team. Here are some of the ways it has helped our business thrive and why this is a big deal for smaller businesses in Newham…

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September 19^th 2022 is National Eye Health Week and, in partnership with our brilliant client, Enabled Living Healthcare – who make such a difference to the lives of people in Newham – we’re raising awareness of ALT text on social media. It’s easy, it’s quick and it could massively improve your reach! Here’s the lowdown…

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Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re an independent business and your print, design and web campaigns aren’t translating into sales, you have a problem. For over a decade we’ve helped thousands of businesses create design, print and web that sells…

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Ah, Autumn. We’ve missed you! A crispness in the air, long sleeves, pumpkins, hot chocolates and, most importantly, not sweating profusely every time we step outside. Autumn also has that Back-to-School feel, whether you are going back to school or not: a new term, a fresh start, a time to look for new suppliers and make purchases. So why not make the most of this fresh, new season by really getting your brand out there?

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This Autumn will have more key marketing dates than you could shake a sparkler at, but you need to be ready. Here’s our guide to the key marketing events of Autumn 2022 that should be in your diary and how you can make the most of them this year…

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At the time of writing this blog, England have won Euro 2022, the Premier League has returned and we are gearing up for an Autumn World Cup. It’s fair to say that ‘football fever’ is sweeping the nation and this looks set to continue until the end of the year at least. Not only does this give everyone a much-needed positive focus, it also gives your brand multiple opportunities to connect with customers…

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Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher or member of a local community it’s likely that you will be connected to a school in some way. As we’ve mentioned before, we have a proud history of providing design, print and web for schools and colleges of all types. As schools, colleges and universities need to rely more and more on fundraising, marketing is becoming increasingly important for them. Here’s some of the ways that we can help…

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