Your Small Business Checklist Starting a business can be exciting, but overwhelming at the same time and there is no better way to break down your “to do’s” than with a list. Keeping yourself organized and managing your time will be a key point in keeping your business running smoothly. Determine Viability: Think […]Read More
2018 is almost over and yes if you are in retail or the restaurant business, this is probably your busiest time of the year. However, you also need to take the time to look at the year ahead and start making plans. What worked for you in 2018? What was missing? What did you feel […]Read More
According to the Retail Council of Canada’s most recent survey, Black Friday is in and Boxing Day is out. And by out, we mean only 25% of people surveyed are planning on hitting the Boxing Day Sales, versus the 40% who are geared up for Black Friday. So, despite the whole Black Friday thing being […]Read More
When a potential client reaches out to us, they are usually vague about their needs when it comes to digital marketing. Many are not sure about the jargon being used (what does SEO actually mean?) or are dissatisfied with leads their social media channels are generating or unhappy with the lack of traffic to their […]Read More
Social media for business can feel intimidating and complicated. And for a small business, it can feel pointless when it comes to getting noticed on sites like Twitter, Instagram or Facebook. But getting noticed is a lot easier than you think, because many brands (big and small) are not doing it right? And what is […]Read More
Did you know that prospective car buyers now spend 60% of their time online? Did you know that third-party sites are the most used sites for online car shopping? What does that mean for your automotive marketing? With most the car-shopping process moving online, and increasingly most of that on mobile devices, it means your […]Read More
Being that we have a new office here in New Westminster, we are right there with our clients, using every trick, tip, and strategy to get our own brand and location noticed. And what does ‘get noticed’ in the digital age mean? For the most part, it means making sure you are ranking high in […]Read More
“It’s a beautiful day in the neighbourhood,” TV Icon Mr. Rogers used to sing. It really is a beautiful day in the ’hood of New Westminster, BC, and it’s an exciting time to partner with our neighbours to grow our community. You’ve probably noticed the #buylocal movement on social media (and in real life) lately. […]Read More
Being that I am slightly obsessive about building strong buyer personas, I have been spending a bit of time perusing the career sites. I wanted to see what digital holes companies were trying to fill by hiring in-house. I also wanted to see what sort of skills they are looking for. It has been eye-opening, […]Read More
Since VanWhistle Media is new as a stand-alone company, I have been doing for it what I would do for our clients who need help getting set up online. Online doesn’t just mean your social channels either. Getting found online means tackling Google My Business (and all the other things Google tells you to have […]Read More
