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August 20, 2026
Erica Rice
Branding is More Than a Logo: What Actually ...

Branding is more than a logo. A strong small business brand brings together your visual identity, messaging, and brand consistency to help customers recognize your business, understand what you offer, and know what to expect from you. From colors and typography to tone of voice and brand guidelines, each element plays a role in building recognition, trust, and creating a strong foundation for your marketing.

Branding is More Than a Logo: What Actually Makes Up Your Brand?
July 9, 2026
Erica Rice
The Social Media Size Guide Every Small ...

Using the right social media image sizes helps your content look polished, professional, and the way you intended without cropped logos, missing text, or last-minute redesigns. But with different dimensions for Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn (and platforms that like to change things just when you’ve figured them out), keeping track isn’t always easy. Our social media size guide gives small businesses a handy reference for the most common image dimensions, plus practical tips to help your content look its best. Save this one. Your future self will thank you.

The Social Media Size Guide Every Small Business Should Save (Until the Platforms Change It Again)
April 9, 2026
Erica Rice
Common Workplace Phrases That Are Kinda ...

We’ve all heard them. “Let’s circle back.” “Per my last email.” “Looping you in.”

They sound professional… but they don’t always make things any clearer.

In this light (but delightfully insightful) read, we break down common workplace phrases, what they actually mean, and why clearer communication matters more than we think (especially in your business).

Common Workplace Phrases That Are Kinda Annoying and What They Mean (or Don’t!) For Business
March 3, 2026
Erica Rice
Why a Small Business Needs a Clear Homepage ...

Most small businesses and nonprofits don’t realize how much their homepage headline affects trust and sales. A clear homepage headline for a small business should immediately communicate several important things - all within the first five seconds. When your message is specific and easy to understand, visitors stay longer, explore your services, and take action. Clarity isn’t just good writing. It’s a growth strategy.

Why a Small Business Needs a Clear Homepage Headline:  And Why Clarity Boosts Sales
February 5, 2026
Erica Rice
Why Small Businesses Need a Marketing Plan (and ...

Marketing shouldn’t feel like guesswork. Learn why small businesses need a marketing plan, what happens without one, and how a simple, focused plan can bring clarity to your marketing efforts.

Why Small Businesses Need a Marketing Plan (and What Happens Without One)
Erica Rice
December 21, 2022

Making Feedback Work for You

Erica Rice
December 21, 2022
Making Feedback Work for You

Giving feedback is an essential part to any project, document or plan. In marketing, it’s a major component in a client-consultant relationship, but you’ll need to give or get it in any industry or professional role. Looking for some guidance in the feedback department, you’ve come to the right place.

Tagged: feedback, editing, marketing writing, graphic design

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Erica Rice
November 30, 2022

How to Stay Sane While Starting a New Business

Erica Rice
November 30, 2022

Starting a new business is exciting and nerve wracking. You might feel like your going crazy or gambling your future. We have some tips and tricks to help you survive starting a business.

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November 10, 2022

How to Run a Successful Meeting

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November 10, 2022
How to Run a Successful Meeting

Learn how to run a more successful meeting. Learn how to run Hybrid, impromptu and traditional meetings. Save time and headaches by reading our tips and tricks.

Erica Rice
October 27, 2022

End-of-Year Marketing Guidelines

Erica Rice
October 27, 2022

If your business benefits from late year holidays, it’s time to start thinking about your end of the year marketing plans. Below are some guidelines to help you make sure your marketing is on time and on track.

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October 12, 2022

User Guide to Upping your Hashtag Game

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October 12, 2022
User Guide to Upping your Hashtag Game

Do hashtags have you scratching your head? This user guide will start you down the right path and help guide your use. We explain why you use hashtags and how to select the correct one.

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Erica Rice
September 28, 2022

How to Build an Ideal Customer Profile

Erica Rice
September 28, 2022

What is an Ideal Customer Profile and why should you develop one? Ideal Customer Profiles also known as ICP’s help you create targeted marketing campaigns. Learn how to create one to improve your marketing.

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Erica Rice
March 10, 2022

The Brandstalk is an award-winning agency

Erica Rice
March 10, 2022
The Brandstalk is an award-winning agency

The Brandstalk has been recognized by three organizations for creative achievements in a communications campaign.

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