2020 has been quite a year. The after-effects of COVID-19 will be with us for a long time. While many negative things have come out of the global pandemic, some people have experienced a positive change in the...
How We Can Help You During Lockdown
As the UK moves back into lockdown, many businesses are feeling the pinch. While the restrictions aren’t as severe as those earlier in the year, they will still impact many companies. At SBS, we fall into...
Why Empathy-Marketing is Important for your Post-Lockdown Business
Even pre-COVID our local businesses were changing. People were doing more online, over the internet and via instant messages or emails. There was a reduction in face-to-face interaction in many businesses. Then COVID-19 hit, and we were all in lockdown. The internet...
Local Businesses Join Together to Survive The Pandemic
It’s no secret that businesses across many industries have been hit hard by COVID. Even now that the intense, countrywide lockdown is over, things are far from normal. Many service businesses, such as restaurants, hairdressers, tourism businesses and the events...
Get Your Print Marketing In order
When was the last time you gathered all your marketing materials – business cards, flyers, brochures, posters, banners – and had a thorough review? Chances are some will be out-of-date, others might not be branded correctly, and you might find some gems you’ve...
How To Design a Large Format Banner
Large format banners make a great impression when you go to a trade show or use them in-house. But right now, with so many people working from home, they are also being used as a backdrop for online training or video calls. A well-designed banner makes a striking...
How To Make The Most of a Business Expo
In a world dominated by digital marketing, a trade expo is a fantastic opportunity to connect with customers and clients face-to-face, build relationships and improve sales. How can you make the most of the opportunity? Read on to find out! What are your goals? All...
How to Rebrand Your Business in 7 Steps
Are you considering a rebrand? If you’ve been through a major change in your business a rebrand can be an effective way to communicate this to your customers and more importantly, to make sure your message is simple and focused. Rebranding can be time-consuming and...