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How to Give Back as a Small Business Owner (Even On a Tight Budget)
Marketing, Impact Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 09/05/2026 Marketing, Impact Shannon Kate Murray, Founder & Editor of High Flying Design 09/05/2026

How to Give Back as a Small Business Owner (Even On a Tight Budget)

Giving back as a small business doesn’t have to be expensive or performative. Discover meaningful, sustainable ways that female founders can create real impact in their communities. 

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  How Sustainability Is a Business Growth Strategy (Not a Marketing Add-On)
Marketing High Flying Design Editorial Team 12/01/2026 Marketing High Flying Design Editorial Team 12/01/2026

How Sustainability Is a Business Growth Strategy (Not a Marketing Add-On)

Too many businesses treat sustainability like decoration. Mia Marks on why the companies worth watching bring it into the room early — and why it behaves less like a conscience and more like a structure.

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Why Chasing Marketing Trends Is Holding Your Business Back
Marketing High Flying Design Editorial Team 05/01/2026 Marketing High Flying Design Editorial Team 05/01/2026

Why Chasing Marketing Trends Is Holding Your Business Back

Reels because everyone says you should. Webinars because it feels like the next thing. Claire Best on why trend-chasing creates distraction rather than direction — and the five foundations worth building first.

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Why Meaning, Not Marketing, Builds the Most Valuable Brands
Marketing High Flying Design Editorial Team 28/11/2025 Marketing High Flying Design Editorial Team 28/11/2025

Why Meaning, Not Marketing, Builds the Most Valuable Brands

Sales prove demand. Belief builds longevity. Brand architect Rachel Pearson on why the most valuable brands — from Patagonia to Hermès — aren't chasing the market. They're defining it.

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Why Strong Brand Assets Matter From Day One: A Guide for New Business Owners
Marketing Lucy Hoddinott, Bespoke Website & Brand Designer 15/07/2025 Marketing Lucy Hoddinott, Bespoke Website & Brand Designer 15/07/2025

Why Strong Brand Assets Matter From Day One: A Guide for New Business Owners

Logo, photography, website — most new founders know they need these things. Brand designer Lucy Hoddinott on why the order you build them in matters, and what strong brand assets actually buy you long term.

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How to Write a Brand Story That Sells (Without Making It All About You)
Marketing Giada Nizzoli, Founder, Crafty Copy 08/06/2025 Marketing Giada Nizzoli, Founder, Crafty Copy 08/06/2025

How to Write a Brand Story That Sells (Without Making It All About You)

Most brand stories are technically accurate and emotionally flat. Here's how to write one that actually converts — by making your dream client the hero, not yourself.

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