15th May
As part of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) it is crucial to know your websites target audience, and an especially great task is to compare your target audience to your actual audience.
11th May
A great brand needs exposure and repetition if it is to grow in stature and attract a following of loyal customers. One of the most common forms of brand building is off the page advertising, whether it be in newspapers or magazines. This helps to keep the company name and brand in front of all prospective clients. More companies are now looking to redirect some of their off the page budget to outdoor advertising. Anything from bus backs, sports perimeter, train stations, 48 sheet posters, taxis and roundabout sponsorship. This outdoor activity will supplement your existing off the page work and will help to generate you more enquiries.
08th May
Well, we did it! The Feckenham 40 Mile walk on Saturday 5th May 2012 was a great success, with over 50 people in total crossing the finish line! Whether they walked the last 10 miles, joined in at the 20 mile half way mark, or powered through the whole 40 miles, everyone at b1 and local friends got involved to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support – this years’ chosen charity.
02nd May
On Saturday 5th May 2012, a group of people from b1 Group and Feckenham First School will walk 40 miles non-stop to raise £5000 for Macmillan.
02nd May
For any business, your brand really is one of the biggest assets, and if you’ve got it right, it will be distinctive, memorable, vibrant and exciting.
27th Apr
Here is a free desktop background for you to download this week – very fitting but a colourful take on this miserable weather!
22nd Feb
We couldn’t resist not writing about the above billboard campaign by BMW! It follows an Audi advertisement that calls directly upon their competitors to react to their latest offering – the A4. They probably didn’t bank on BMW taking them up on the offer though!
20th Feb
Every week we will post a desktop background for you to download and add to your computer. This week we have taken influence from the big day tomorrow…mmm! Enjoy!
10th Feb
For those romantics who prefer a night in on the special day, we have put together an easy to cook, delicious 3 course menu.
10th Feb
Looking to set the perfect mood this Valentines Day? Dim the lights, light some candles and play this ultimate love song list, enjoy!
10th Feb
If you want to let someone else do the cooking, here are our favorite places to wine and dine your loved one:
27th Jan
Every week we will post a desktop background for you to download and add to your computer. This week we have taken influence from the upcoming month of love and the current weather! Enjoy!
13th Jan
Every week we will post a desktop background for you to download and add to your computer. This week we thought we’d help with those January blues. Now stare at your background and imagine you are there. Enjoy
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09th Jan
You’d have to have been living under a rock to not know that we, right here in the UK, are hosting the 2012 Olympics. It is a huge moment for Great Britain and one that we think the whole country is looking forward to! So what do you actually know about the Olympics?
06th Jan
Every week we will post a desktop background for you to download and add to your computer. This week we have a link to a Quentin Tarantino classic as Michael Madsen is in the Big Brother house. Enjoy!
05th Jan
E-shotting your customers is not new technology, however it seems to be something that is often missed or not even considered in marketing plans. Why? Because we all get annoying spam emails through and you don’t want to tarnish your company and brand with the same annoying brush. That’s understandable, however if you are using your own company database of prospects and customers, you won’t be spamming. Believe it or not, your customers may like some regular correspondence from you, the worse case scenario would be no reaction from your contact, however you’ll be in their mind should they decide to buy at a later date.
04th Jan
- Spend more time with family and friends – As each year passes you realise how valuable time is – make the most of
yours - Get fit – You don’t have to enter a marathon – just try leaving the car at home more
often - Learn a new skill – Broaden your horizons – a new door opens with every new skill you learn!
- Give up smoking – You’ll see the improvement almost immediately on not only your health,
but on the purse strings too! - Get more out of life – Remember it’s the little things that make a big difference
- Drink less – Save it for special occasions only, and we are sure you would appreciate it
more - Get more organised – Being organised will help you to have a less stressful life and in turn more
enjoyable year! - Help others – It gives you a real feel good factor and it’s what helps the world go round
- Lose weight – Not just for the aesthetic proposes – think of the health benefits too
- Get out of debt – Easier said than done don’t we all know, but start small – it all adds up!
You will see that many of the above common resolutions cross paths in someway or another – giving up smoking, drinking less and losing weight all come into play when trying to get fit, and getting fit will enable you to get more out of life with the ones you love!
Do any of these appear on your list or are your resolutions more unusual? We’d love to hear them on our Twitter @b1_Group or our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/b1groupuk
03rd Jan
For 2012 here is the b1 list of 12 must see films. Watch just one every month and let us know what you think.
- Remains of the day – If you love Downton Abbey you’ll love this. Proper period drama with sensational acting and superb script. Staring Anthony Hopkins and Emma Thompson
- The life of David Gayle – Utterly brilliant, disturbing and tragic! Kevin Spacey is awesome
- Apollo 13 - The greatest rescue mission of all time? Probably.
- American Gangster – Densil Washington and Russell Crowe in this true story.
- Silence of the Lambs. The original and best. Go on , watch it again it really is that good.
- Pretty Woman – Becky’s choice and everyone’s favourite love story.
- The Pianist – Tragic wartime story with hopeful ending. Adrian Brody.
- Its a wonderful life – Classic James Stewart.
- The Godfather – Respect!
- The French Connection – Gene Hackman in this awesome drama.
- Schindlers List – Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley and Ralph Fiennes in this wonderful film.
- Pulp Fiction – Sheer class!
03rd Jan
With the New Year comes optimism and the perfect opportunity to plan for the future growth of our businesses.
I cannot stress enough the importance of planning. A business without a plan really is like a ship without a rudder and it will never achieve its real value.
As business leaders we owe it to our staff and to ourselves to develop a real and meaningful game plan. How else can we assess and evaluate where we are, how we are doing and what needs to change? The game plan is our whole reason for being in business!
23rd Dec
Every week we will post a desktop background for you to download and add to your computer. This week we have a New Year scene. Enjoy
22nd Dec
Think you’re a great operator?
Here are 10 things that will make you much, much better and more successful in business. Far too many business leaders under perform and waste both time and skills. This simple guide will help:
20th Dec
Christmas dinner is arguably the most important meal of the year. Why not make yours a truly memorable experience for you and your guests. Here’s how to cook the perfect designer Christmas roast.
15th Dec
Christmas is just around the corner, and everyone knows that it’s the festive party season. To help get your party off with a bang, b1 have a Christmas Punch drink that is made yearly – and drank in minutes! Follow the simple recipe below…
09th Dec
Merry Christmas to everyone, and a Happy New Year.
20th Oct
For any business, one of the most important considerations to make is the way your company will look to the outside world. This is your brand. And with hundreds of brands on view every minute of every day, its so vital that yours stands out.
“You should look and act today like the business you want it to be. Your brand is everything you do and should reflect what your business stands for.”
14th Oct
The current BBC website is already a fantastic site, with great interaction allowing users to move panels around so they can create their own BBC interface. The new beta version of the BBC website loses the interaction but it is so stylish, clean and crisp that I don’t care!
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