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Responding To a Not-So-Glowing Review

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

27 definites for posting on Instagram

So, you’ve joined the gram with your business name with your brand for your profile images, all your contact details and shared some images relating to you. What’s next? Maximise them of course! Here’s 27 quick tips for how to make sure you’re using Instagram as well as possible for your business…

Ways to Make your Business More Sustainable

Understanding the impacts of work (and HOW we work) on the environment isn’t just good for the planet it’s good for business too. It can help save your company money as well as do wonders for your brand’s reputation as a responsible, sustainability-focused company. Now it’s not about if our processes and daily working is … Continued

Watch Your Mouth!

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

New Year Resolutions You Really Should Keep

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.

Quick Read Tips For A Great Advert

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…

Tip For Business – To Reply Or Not To Reply?

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

Getting The Most From Your Campaign

You’ve got a great advert with clear call-to-actions and branding which stands out on the page. Job done, right?

Why Your Business Will Benefit from Branded Merchandise

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

5 Reasons Why It Makes Sense To Use a One-Stop-Shop

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

Knowing Your A0 from your GSM!

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

Chester Handbooks raises £548 for charity Bridge Community Wellness Gardens

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

How Giving Back Helps Your Business

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.

Placing Your First Ad Needn’t Be Scary

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..

RESTAURANT REVIEW: The Bird in Hand

Nestled down Church Lane, Guilden Sutton, The Bird In Hand pub has perched for longer than this old bird can remember…

Working Smarter, Not Harder

It’s easy to get bogged down in so many ‘urgent’ tasks so it’s important to prioritise and work effectively.

Launching a new Product or Service

How do you know when it’s the right time to launch?

Chester Handbooks Launches Seventh Magazine

Celebration as Chester Handbooks new magazine…

Ways Your Business Can Benefit During Quiet Times

Maximise your time to plan for the year ahead…

Why Does Your Local Business Need Marketing?

There is only ONE reason: if people can’t see you then they’ll pick your competitor!