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Practical advice for small business owners from brilliant Bristolians

Why now is the right time to start blogging for your small business

Why now is the right time to start blogging for your small business

By Lyzi Unwin / 30/03/2020

The words we ban from our WordPress website to stop spam comments

The words we ban from our WordPress website to stop spam comments

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 27/03/2020

How we applied for a coronavirus related grant for our Bristol-based small business

How we applied for a coronavirus related grant for our Bristol-based small business

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 23/03/2020

How to communicate as a small business during the coronavirus pandemic

How to communicate as a small business during the coronavirus pandemic

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 16/03/2020

A total newbies intro to themes and plugins for WordPress websites

A total newbies intro to themes and plugins for WordPress websites

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 27/02/2020

5 things I’ve learnt at Studio Cotton

5 things I’ve learnt at Studio Cotton

By Rayhan Yusuf / 14/02/2020

Photo Blog: Georgia de Lotz visits Studio Cotton, Winter 2019

Photo Blog: Georgia de Lotz visits Studio Cotton, Winter 2019

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 15/01/2020

Photo Blog: Helping Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue find a home for Ratty with Georgia de Lotz

Photo Blog: Helping Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue find a home for Ratty with Georgia de Lotz

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 08/01/2020

5 common website copy clichés that drive me potty

5 common website copy clichés that drive me potty

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 28/11/2019

How to help marketing emails avoid spam filters and reach your customers

How to help marketing emails avoid spam filters and reach your customers

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 07/11/2019

5 small website tweaks that will help you sell more products this Christmas

5 small website tweaks that will help you sell more products this Christmas

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 30/10/2019

5 things to scrimp on (and 5 to splurge on) when you’re starting a small creative business

5 things to scrimp on (and 5 to splurge on) when you’re starting a small creative business

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 03/10/2019

How to calculate when a magazine advertisement is right for your small creative business

How to calculate when a magazine advertisement is right for your small creative business

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 30/09/2019

Bristol Life Magazine, and how to not to sell to small creative business owners

Bristol Life Magazine, and how to not to sell to small creative business owners

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 27/09/2019

Here are the celebrities’ favourite website content management systems

Here are the celebrities’ favourite website content management systems

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 19/08/2019

6 reasons why my marketing agency won’t work with your brand

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 02/07/2019

The best creative workshop venues in Bristol

The best creative workshop venues in Bristol

By Jodie Curley / 01/05/2019

How to write a killer About page

How to write a killer About page

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 03/10/2018

30 top brand, marketing & website tips for small business + downloadable list

By Gaby Carr / 01/10/2018

How to prop shop like a pro

How to prop shop like a pro

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 29/09/2018

Here’s why small businesses need email marketing

Here’s why small businesses need email marketing

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 28/09/2018

Welcome emails & ancient Greek hospitality

Welcome emails & ancient Greek hospitality

By Gaby Carr / 28/09/2018

Why small businesses should organise their marketing into campaigns

Why small businesses should organise their marketing into campaigns

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 27/09/2018

Free website user testing scenarios for small businesses and their best buddies

Free website user testing scenarios for small businesses and their best buddies

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 13/09/2018

How dead end website pages are losing you customers

How dead end website pages are losing you customers

By Gaby Carr / 12/09/2018

Manipulating the F out of your small business website

Manipulating the F out of your small business website

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 11/09/2018

Free brand board template for PowerPoint

By Gaby Carr / 07/09/2018

How to use patterns & texture in brand identities

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 05/09/2018

Brand typography: how to pick killer fonts

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 03/09/2018

How to choose the right file type for your logo

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 30/08/2018

Nailing your brand colour palette with Coolors

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 20/07/2018

Guest blog: 5 tips for first-time business bloggers

Guest blog: 5 tips for first-time business bloggers

By Janine Doggett / 05/07/2018

How to host a successful small business event

How to host a successful small business event

By Gaby Carr / 25/06/2018

Here’s how to manage images for any website

Here’s how to manage images for any website

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 08/05/2018

A Free & Foolproof HTML Email Signature Template

A Free & Foolproof HTML Email Signature Template

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 16/04/2018

Perfecting a creative small business homepage (Part One: SEO)

Perfecting a creative small business homepage (Part One: SEO)

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 26/03/2018

How to master website landing pages

How to master website landing pages

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 27/02/2018

Improving the SEO of the Chroma Stationery blog (Part Two)

Improving the SEO of the Chroma Stationery blog (Part Two)

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 12/02/2018

Chroma Stationery owner Gabi asks “How can I improve the SEO for my blog?” (Part One)

Chroma Stationery owner Gabi asks “How can I improve the SEO for my blog?” (Part One)

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 12/02/2018

Free: Valentine’s Day 2018 Content Plan

Free: Valentine’s Day 2018 Content Plan

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 20/01/2018

Free Stock Photo Packs: Geneva

Free Stock Photo Packs: Geneva

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 19/01/2018

The easiest way to pick and use your brand keywords

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 15/11/2017

The flurry of ultra-cool indie businesses on North Street, between the Luckwell Road and Dean Lane/Cannon Street roundabouts

The flurry of ultra-cool indie businesses on North Street, between the Luckwell Road and Dean Lane/Cannon Street roundabouts

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 04/10/2017

How to form longterm relationships at trade shows

How to form longterm relationships at trade shows

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 11/09/2017

Your website menu is all wrong. Here’s how to fix it in 3 easy steps.

Your website menu is all wrong. Here’s how to fix it in 3 easy steps.

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 05/09/2017

A very scientific analysis of sample packs from professional printers and paper people

A very scientific analysis of sample packs from professional printers and paper people

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 25/07/2017

DIY websites part 3: 5 easy things you can do right now to help your Google rank

DIY websites part 3: 5 easy things you can do right now to help your Google rank

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 24/07/2017

My Dad and his Power of “No”

My Dad and his Power of “No”

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 09/06/2017

DIY websites part two: Why you should NOT do it yourself

DIY websites part two: Why you should NOT do it yourself

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 08/06/2017

A super, super easy checklist for small business bloggers

A super, super easy checklist for small business bloggers

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 07/06/2017

How to work with stock photography

How to work with stock photography

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 01/06/2017

Should your small business have a blog?

Should your small business have a blog?

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 26/05/2017

DIY websites part one: Why you should do it yourself

DIY websites part one: Why you should do it yourself

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 16/01/2017

Creating a new website for Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue

Creating a new website for Bristol & Wales Cat Rescue

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 21/11/2016

The risks of using exclamation marks in marketing copy

The risks of using exclamation marks in marketing copy

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 21/11/2016

What makes a great coffee shop website, and why?

What makes a great coffee shop website, and why?

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 20/10/2016

Satisfice for your small business

Satisfice for your small business

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 18/10/2016

Why be nice to your local competitors?

Why be nice to your local competitors?

By Aime Cox-Tennant / 10/10/2016