Brian Hughes
Guest Writer
/ CEO of Integrity Marketing & Consulting
Brian Hughes is the founder and CEO of Integrity Marketing & Consulting, where he helps his clients build powerful brands through inbound marketing. He is a frequent contributor to several other sites.
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Logos
4 Logo-Design Options to Boost Your Startup's or Small Business's Marketing Campaign
You may not have an artistic bone in your body, but rest easy: There are experts, freelancers and low-cost online tools to help.
integrated apps
Integrate Your Business Applications to Achieve Maximum Impact and Enjoy These 4 Benefits
You'll boost employee productivity, improve your access to real-time data and respond more quickly and effectively to customer complaints.
Branding
5 Branding Tips If You're an Entrepreneur on a Budget
Ever hear of a brand style guide? That's the very first thing you'll need.
Transparency
How These 3 Businesses Are Changing Their Industries Through the Transparency That Leads to Trust
Whole Foods and Patagonia are big brands that have done it. How about yours?
monetizing
Start a Small Business by Monetizing Something You're Already Doing
Do you love to garden or knit or advise friends about growing their business? You can potentially make money off any of these.
Entrepreneurs
Are You an Entrepreneur or an Employee? Here Are the 4 Biggest Distinctions.
Not everyone is a natural for the entrepreneurial role, but the mindset needed can be learned.
Sustainability
Why All Businesses Can Benefit from a Guiding Social or Environmental Purpose
Corporate sustainability efforts are about more than just doing good. They're good business.
Project Grow
How 3 Entrepreneurs Came up With Their Business Ideas
When the right idea comes along, are you going to just dip a toe into the pool or do a cannonball into the deep end?
Digital Nomad
How to Run a Thriving Business as a Digital Nomad
With digitization decreasing the number of office-based jobs, you may find it's a good time to start your global travels.
Small Business Loans
What Does It Really Take to Get a Small-Business Loan?
If your credit score isn't stellar, steer clear of banks. Online lenders may help, but be prepared to pay a sky-high APR.
Smart Devices
Why Entrepreneur-Investors Should Jump on the Smart Revolution -- Like, Now
How can you get a piece of the IoT pie? First, make sure any device you invent can be integrated into a whole-home solution.
Marketing
Use Your Expertise to Drive Your Brand
A simple and effective way to make your voice heard is to brand yourself as an expert.
Customization
Boost Your Ecommerce Success: Offer Customized Products
Bespoke or customized items are no longer viewed as a luxury. This is a buying trend you can get in on.
global distribution
Small Businesses' Secret Weapon for Going Global
First, an entrepreneur envisioned a B2B platform to connect brands with the right retail buyers. Then he founded Hubba.
Cryptocurrency
An Easy Guide to 'Crypto-Mining' the Market for What's Come to be Called 'Altcoins'
The desire to own altcoins will only increase; and innovative companies worldwide are gearing up to answer the trend.
