Most of the time, we want to focus on “best practices” and proven strategies. But sometimes it’s good to step out of our comfort zone and roll the dice with a campaign or a post that surprises. Here’s a look at some companies that have made being off-beat on-brand. For reasons that are still unclear …
Need a new website? Looking for a web developer? Well, then you’ll be glad you stopped by today. Hiring someone to build a website for you is much like hiring someone to build an addition on your house. You probably have some idea of what you want, but you’re not a carpenter. How do you …
As a nonprofit organization, it is very important to choose a platform with as much baked-in security as possible, as your IT and web developer budget is likely to be rather slim. WordPress is a good choice for a platform, balancing flexibility, ease of use, massive worldwide adoption, and a high level of security. Have …
Now that all the meme days of May are over (It’s gonna be May, May the fourth be with you, Cinco de drinko), it’s time to get back to business with your social media posts. We joke, but it is OK to be playful with your fans and followers on occasion. Never be afraid to …
Understaffed and pressed for time. If you run a non-profit organization, you probably have had that feeling more than a few times. As the competition for charitable donations becomes more and more fierce, that feeling isn’t likely to change any time soon. It’s a constant battle to find one more hour in a day and …
Starting a new business is exciting. It’s fun, adventurous and creative. It can mean thrilling brainstorm sessions, lots of research and getting your hands dirty. There are endless lists of things to choose between, decisions to make, and options for every step of the journey.We’ve been there, reveling in the thrill of momentum. We also …
Tech AV-ey Lots of clients come to us wondering if they need the latest technology to make their business a success. The reality is that most of the time, even the biggest brands haven’t figured out how to use the “latest” tech to make money or convert leads to clients. Still, that doesn’t mean you …
More than ever before, there’s a trend toward starting our new year’s resolutions in February – theory being that we need a buffer after the hectic holiday season to prepare ourselves to commit. We’re all about this trend! And speaking of trends, here are a few worthy of attention. Take a look and, if you have any …
Here at Avenir, we’re big cheese lovers. And today we’re going to show you how to tell whether the mold you’re seeing on the side of that $15 hunk o’ Parmesan in your fridge is inedible… or a hidden delicacy. Ok, no we’re not. I mean, we are cheese lovers, but we’re going to talk …
Hello! After a year of building and growing and falling and learning and anding, we’re finally ready to say hello. And to celebrate our first turn around the sun by giving you some free business advice. Yep. Free. Because lo and behold, when you’re starting a business, half your time is spent walking clients through your …
