No one wants to disappoint a customer or client, whether it’s telling them a product they ordered is out of stock or that an appointment has to be rescheduled. How they respond to it will vary depending on how you inform them of the news and in avoiding negative words they will take the news … Continued
We all know it’s easy to make resolutions at the end of yet another year but it’s much harder to keep them once the time comes! Here’s some great tips to help you apply resolutions to help your business positive in 2023.
Whether it’s for print, radio or social, adverts need certain things to hook a reader in to secure a purchase. Here’s some of our favourites…
Love it or loathe it, reviews and comments from customers and clients are everywhere in the online world. Google, Facebook, TripAdvisor, Check-A-Trade… whether your business is selling asbestos or yurts, the public are ready to tell everyone what they think, especially if it’s to have a good moan! It’s common knowledge people are more likely … Continued
You’ve got a great advert with clear call-to-actions and branding which stands out on the page. Job done, right?
Look at your desk now… or around your kitchen. We’re almost certain that somewhere you’ll have a pen, mug or maybe even a notepad that contains business branding on it. If you’ve kept it to use, why wouldn’t you be giving out merch with YOUR business details on? We can offer a wide range of … Continued
We know you have a thousand things to do every day in running your own business so it makes sense to use one design and printers who will understand every part of your brand and its values. Using multiple suppliers for design, print and even supply can come with multiple challenges – let us do … Continued
When promoting your business with a flyer, brochure or leaflet it’s not only important to get what’s on it right but also get the paper it’s on right! Confused?! In a nutshell, the paper it’s printed on needs consideration. Whilst we appreciate everyone is aware of the pennies invested in their business, don’t forget the … Continued
Independent magazine company Chester Handbooks is celebrating as it raises over £500 for Ellesmere Port charity Bridge Community Wellness Gardens. The publisher, which delivers the free magazine to 31,000 homes and businesses across Chester and Ellesmere Port, is a huge supporter of the charity which started in 2015 and contributes to the local community in … Continued
Your local community is a stakeholder in your business, and every business no matter how big or small can and should make corporate social responsibility (CSR) a core part of its business model.
If you’ve still not placed your first ad because you don’t know where to start then don’t panic – check out our checklist outlining of all the frequently-asked-questions with zero jargon..
Nestled down Church Lane, Guilden Sutton, The Bird In Hand pub has perched for longer than this old bird can remember…
It’s easy to get bogged down in so many ‘urgent’ tasks so it’s important to prioritise and work effectively.
How do you know when it’s the right time to launch?
Celebration as Chester Handbooks new magazine…
Maximise your time to plan for the year ahead…
There is only ONE reason: if people can’t see you then they’ll pick your competitor!
It’s easy to become blinded, obsessed even, with analytics, insights, ads, algorithms… you know the ones.
Now and again it doesn’t do any harm for every business to take a look at their branding and make sure it still ticks all the boxes
Many businesses are not charging enough or what they deserve to be paid for their time and effort