A designer is a planner with an aesthetic sense.

You are only You – Let go of some hats!

May 4, 2012 | Tags: down to business | by ez@revive
You are only You, why not outsource too

“If I don’t do it, it doesn’t get done!” Sound familiar? After a lot of blood, sweat and tears, most of us have built our business from scratch. It’s our baby and we try to wear all the hats. We are great at what we do, that’s why we are in business but chances are we are not good at ALL the hats whether its design, IT, accounting, marketing, sales etc. It’s most likely we don’t have the time either. Maybe you can cope but are all these tasks done well? (read more…)

Why the upside down guy? Our business branding explained

revive business branding

What is the go with our upside down guy? Here is an insight into revive‘s own business branding.

Effective business branding is about telling your story, reflecting your core values and who you are. At revive we chose an image to use consistently across all our business branding including our website design, brochures, marketing collateral and social networking that does just that!

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Turn your business downtime up this Christmas!

December 9, 2011 | Tags: down to business Tags: — | by ez@revive
Turn your business downtime up this Christmas

Operating a business can be hectic. During busy periods most of us often wish we just had more time! Christmas is approaching fast! For some, business is flat out and you are gearing up for a busy holiday season. For others, your phone has stopped ringing, your inbox is empty and you start running out of work to do. While the parties start and the Christmas cheer begins, you may be feeling anxious that this downtime isn’t delivering the dollars you need and that your business will suffer. We have some ideas! (read more…)

A graphic designer’s strategy … how it involves you!

July 18, 2011 | Tags: down to business Tags: , — | by ez@revive

How does a graphic designer come up with ideas for your project? You are paying for their time so how do they spend it? I have already revealed the secret to creativity… it’s a strategic process! So what is this process and how can you get the most out of it for your business? (read more…)

the secret to creativity!

July 14, 2011 | Tags: down to business Tags: , — | by ez@revive

The secret to creativity
Ever wondered what goes on in your graphic designer’s head? Do you wish you knew how they come up with their creative ideas? Their ideas just magically appear, right? Have you doubted the cost of a design project and the time it took? After all an idea doesn’t take long to spring into ones mind, or does it?

Let me share a little secret… there’s a lot more to it than you might think… (read more…)