We’ve all heard the phrase “work smarter, not harder” but many of us aren’t exactly sure what that means from a practical, strategic standpoint. It sounds good, but where do we start? Creating content is a beast. We all know we need to be doing it. We know it is the absolute foundation of our […]
Pink. Florals. Gold accents. Picturesque photoshoots. Immaculately styled flat lays. Who doesn’t love them? But pardon us for saying, pretty might be holding us all back. We all love it in our brand, but it isn’t easy to achieve. Everyone wants to kick off their brand with a fresh blowout, but most of us only […]
When we think of web design, we usually think of talented beautifiers who take our often “meh” hub for branding and turn it into a glittering display of our hard work. A good web designer can make your brand look good. A great web designer can unearth your brand’s true potential. If you’re designing a […]
Every creative has a wandering eye. We have a project in front of us, but all these ideas are brewing in our imagination, waiting to be tinkered with. So we’ll try a little something here and a little something there, dabbling in those ideas for that rush of new creation. If creatives were a meme, […]
Some people naturally show up, front and center, in their brand. Others prefer pushing their business and their products to the forefront. Neither is right or wrong. What we’re talking about is the difference between personal branding and corporate branding. And if you’re contemplating which fits you and your business best, it’s important to […]
If when you think of hiring a publicist you start thinking of Entourage, this post is for you. Many business owners (big and small) look at publicity as something to consider way down the road. Or a person who cleans up shop after a celebrity embarasses themselves. But the truth is, publicists can be brought […]
If you’ve been running a business any time in the last decade, you’ve seen a lot of social media tips come and go. Platforms have risen and fallen. Algorithms have changed. Whether you’re weary of all the “tips” or just getting started in 2020, we have some good news for you. Social media is NO […]
Having a passion for something popular is the pits. It can be REALLY hard to find your motivation to start a brand/business when you know there’s already a large offering out there for the same product or service. How will you compete with brands who have been doing it for years? How will you find […]
Covid-19 has ravaged industries across the world, deeming certain aspects of our society as “essential” while leaving others in shambles. Our heart has been hurting for the performance art sector, a form of entertainment we hold very near and dear to our hearts here at Elly and Nora. As the world tries to find […]
In the early days of building a business, you’re usually just trying to make it. You want your customers to be happy and your bills to be paid and that’s enough when you’re operating a start-up. As the years continue though many feel a call to give back. But how? And to who? We love […]
