What happens when a mom who is school-based psychologist has a visionary education idea? An entrepreneur is born! Supporting Mission Driven Entrepreneurship Dr. Karyn Ewart didn’t start The Sycamore School because she sat long and hard trying to conceive the next big...
"Thank you!" It's obvious, saying thanks to your customers/clients/patients. Or is it? Are you sure you are thanking those who support your business? In a retail setting, say a store or a restaurant, it's common to hear a verbal "thanks for dining with us" or "thanks,...
Part of a series of blog posts that takes a closer look at defining your strategy. Entrepreneur: AKA jack-of-all-trades, AKA wearer-of-a-thousand-hats, AKA superstar. If you are in start up mode, you are working all hours, planning, doing, begging for money, hiring,...
Part of a series of blog posts that takes a closer look at defining your strategy. Clients often ask us “how much do I need to spend on an effective marketing strategy?” and they are often surprised when we don’t have an off the shelf answer for them. Really, how much...
strat·e·gy ˈstradəjē/ noun: strategy; plural noun: strategies a plan of action or policy designed to achieve a major or overall aim. "time to develop a coherent economic strategy" synonyms: master plan, grand design, game plan, pan (or action), action plan, policy,...
Turning the mirror… internal rebranding (or walking the talk!) We help our clients refine and define their brand all the time but, when we decided to update Arlington Strategy’s website and associated collateral, we realized how daunting the exercise can be for the...
What sells? Clients ask me this, and whether they have a service or packaged product, knowing what sells is an important consideration. The 'what' is mostly about messaging, and the messaging is mostly about the brand's value proposition. Know Your Value Proposition...
During a discussion this week with two fabulous clients about what they can do to maximize their brand exposure at an upcoming event, It occurred to me that the use of branded give-away items is prolific these days. In general terms, using branded goods can be an...