Articles & Podcast

When it comes to naming your business, something seemingly so trivial is actually a big deal. If you take a look at some of the big brands like Nike, Starbucks or Nordstrom; there isn’t really a direct link in each […]

Have you ever thought about rebranding your business? We all make minor adjustments to our brand, but to completely rebrand a company is like giving your business open-heart surgery and hoping to come out of it better than you were […]

We all are salespeople and constantly sell throughout each day. Do you sell cars? You're a salesperson. Do you build websites? Salesperson. Do you clean the floors? Salesperson. You see, regardless of what you do for a profession and regardless […]

Kate Bagoy's Bio Since 2008, I've helped entrepreneurs build companies as a designer, marketer, product manager, strategist & advisor. Having worked with more than 50 startups, two things stand out as key factors in entrepreneurial success: mindset & strategy. Lasting […]

Having a great product or providing an indispensable service is important when it comes to communicating your product or service. History is littered with failed products and services that were amazing, however. What’s the missing piece in this equation? Communication. […]

This article & podcast, Subscription eCommerce for Coffee Roasters, is a highly focused discussion on why coffee retailers need subscription eCommerce. The overall theme and information contained below are applicable to many businesses, however. I launched my marketing career through […]

Keeping a consistent look for your brand is a very important piece in building brand loyalty and recognition. For those of us that work in marketing, this is an obvious statement that drives a hundred percent of our style and […]

Picking the right domain name for your company is a process. Many companies make a domain name selection as an afterthought, not realizing how important it is to pick the right domain until it's far too late. In this article, […]

Business growth comes along with growing pains. For my marketing company, the growing pains became unmanageable. In this article I'll discuss how my business arrived at the point of hiring a contractor and the indicators that may mean it's time for your small business to hire, contract out or outsource.