Journal
Regular advice on how to advocate for your product with all the passion and purpose it deserves.
Spotlight on our members - Autumn accessories from our PR Dispatch members
With a chill in the air, the leaves beginning to fall and the nights drawing in, we have officially said goodbye to summer. To mark the change in seasons, we have chosen a selection of some wonderful autumnal accessories from our PR Dispatch members to help you feel cosy and autumn ready this October.
Why PR is crucial to keeping your business going in 2022
While we know the stress around the current economic uncertainty continues to grow, consumer trends are in your favour and there are ways you can proactively respond to inflation. In this blog post, we take a look at why small businesses are in a great position right now and why PR is crucial to keep your business going in 2022.
A spotlight on some of the businesses in Peckham Levels
Being based in the thriving community of Peckham Levels, we’re surrounded by a whole host of brilliant and exciting businesses, ranging from jewellery brands to visual artists. In fact, the creative hub is home to nearly 100 local and independent creative businesses.
And in this blog post, we put the spotlight on some of the businesses so you can get to know them better.
The dogs of PR Dispatch
In this blog post, we chat with some of our members and get to know their fluffy companions (and their quirks) a little bit better.
What is PR and what can it do for your business
What actually is PR? And why should it be part of your strategy?
In this blog post, we take a closer look at the different types of PR, while exploring its many benefits.
The realities of running a product business - by Catherine Erdly
To help paint a clear picture of what to expect when starting or growing a product business, Catherine Erdly recently surveyed over 300 founders. They gave her anonymous answers to more than 30 questions and in this blog post, Catherine shares a few of the key takeaways.
5 reasons why influencers should be part of your strategy
Whether your goal is to build trust or strengthen your online presence, working with the right influencers long term can help you achieve this, and in this post, we explore why influencers should be part of your strategy.
4 tips to help with monthly content planning
An effective and engaging content strategy requires planning, but where do you start?
In this blog post, Julia Wetzel shares her 4 top tips to help you plan your monthly content effectively.
Affordable and thoughtful gifts from independent brands - part 2
Seeing family will likely be the greatest gift of all for many across the country this year. But for a more traditional gift, get inspired with our affordable yet thoughtful gift picks from great independent brands.
Small Business Saturday UK 2020: A trip down memory lane
We’re thrilled to be on of Small Business Saturday UK’s Small Biz 100 this year.
But we wouldn’t have gotten here without all of the friends and partners who’ve been there for some of our highlights. Here’s a little trip down our memory lane and a few of the people who made the journey that little bit better.
Ways you can support brands without shopping with them
It’s more important than ever to make a conscious effort to support smaller businesses in any way we can, and there are plenty of ways to do this even before shopping with them.
In this post, we share a few ways in which we can all help independent businesses this Christmas.
How to find independent brands to shop with this Christmas
Searching for the perfect gift for your loved ones or as a treat for yourself?
Here are a few tips on how to find independent brands to shop with this Christmas.
Thoughtful gifts from independent brands
As we’ve entered another lockdown at a key time of the year for small businesses it’s more important than ever to shop consciously and independent this Christmas.
Tips from business owners on how to get into a routine during lockdown
If you’re running your own business and are struggling to find a balance amid everything you’re not alone.
To help you feel a little less overwhelmed we’ve asked 7 brilliant business owners to share their tips and experiences on finding a routine that works for them during lockdown.
Feel like going into business survival mode? Refocus your marketing strategy around your key channels.
Christmas is a hectic time of the year for small businesses and with the added pressure of the pandemic on your plate, it’s hard not to feel stressed and overwhelmed.
Feel like going into business survival mode? Take a deep breath, figure out your most important channel (s) at this time and refocus your marketing strategy these.
5 tips on improving your wellbeing during lockdown as a small business owner
Running a small business is no easy feat. And especially not in a pandemic. As we’re entering another lockdown, managing your wellbeing as a small business owner is more important than ever.
5 super easy last-minute website tweaks for Christmas 2020 from Studio Cotton
With the festive season around the corner, Aime from Studio Cotton shares 5 easy but very effective last-minute website tweaks to help make the most out of your 2020 Christmas sales strategy.
Autumn accessories from brilliant Black-owned brands
The cooler season is upon us and it’s time to get cosy. Here we round up a few accessories from amazing Black-owned brands that are perfect for autumn (and beyond).
A spotlight on three of our Black-owned members
Here we put the spotlight on three amazing businesses that joined us as part of our Giving Back scheme in July.
Our favourite independent snack brands
Being a team of snack lovers we wanted to share some of our favourite snacks from independent brands.
Whether you’re back in the office or are WFH here are a few tasty treats to add to your snack drawer.