LAB NOTES
Our founder Laura Beauparlant shares behind the scenes, industry insights, inspiration on the entrepreneurial journey and powerful opinions pieces on branding and design. Enjoy your visit!
The Alive Dental Rebrand Success Story
In the world of dentistry, most brands look and sound the same. In our blog post today, we share the before and after of our client Alive Dental and the reasoning behind it.
Unlocking Business Value: The Art of Branding to Sell
When it comes to positioning your business for sale, your brand is a strategic tool and not merely superficial. It plays a key role in elevating your business, and ultimately, attract the right buyer for a premium sale.
ASMR – Is it Right for Your Brand?
If you haven't heard of ASMR yet, you're not alone, but it's time to get acquainted. ASMR might just be the marketing strategy you never knew you needed.
Color Psychology in Business: Evoke Emotions and Build Brand Recognition
The colors you choose to represent your brand shape the perception people have of your business. So that means your colors need to reflect your brand personality and the value you offer your clients and customers.
From Twitter to X.com
Elon Musk's audacious decision to rebrand Twitter as X.com may be polarizing, but it highlights his visionary ideas and long-term thinking.
Transforming Doubt into Clarity
As an entrepreneur, finding your true niche can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here’s the story of a client who had the needle in her hand the whole time…she just couldn’t see it!
Shifting Gears
My parents told me that if I ever wanted a car to drive, I'd have to learn to drive a stick shift.
I had to adapt or not drive. I chose adapt.
Transforming Tradition
It’s easy to fall into the way things have always been done – not just in life but in business and industry. So when your company has been in business for decades, making the decision to rebrand can be a difficult one.
The Power of Observation
“How did you break your femur?”
This late night question I was asked recently had me consider how keen observation has the power to transform your business and you branding.
The Referable Business
“Tell me about your trip to Uganda!” I’ve been asked this over and over again since I travelled there a few weeks ago and I love talking about it. Learn why I’m a raving fan and how you can build a business like this.
You: The Secret Ingredient to Your Brand's Success
Want to know why your personal influence matters? Integrating and bringing more of YOU into your brand will help you amplify your business, express your thought leadership and magnetize the right clients.
Reimagine Retirement
Retiring at 60 or 65 isn’t the only option these days. For many entrepreneurial types, the sentiment seems to be moving towards the idea of living life and enjoying the entire journey, not just waiting for the euphoric day to come when you can retire and never work again.
The Redesigned Canadian Passport
Today on the blog, I voice my opinion on why I think this flawed new design for the Canadian Passport symbolizes a weak identity. I share a new perspective on what went wrong, who's to blame and where we go from here.
Building a Better Future
In need of clear and powerful messaging and an impactful visual brand, the founders of Tridome sought out our expertise. In this blog post, I share their rebranding journey and before and after of their logo and websites.
The Dangers of People Pleasing
Stop sabotaging your brand and start making a big impact. In this blog I share the top three reasons why people-pleasing is a roadblock to success, and how embracing your authenticity can lead to a powerful, authentic brand.
Do You Know Your ‘Why’?
Your ‘Why’ is a genuine expression of why you do what you do. I see it as a measuring stick when making decisions in your business. If you deeply connect with why you do what you do, it makes those decisions easy.
When it’s time for a Brand Revolution
When our client Sandra Piccoli first came to us, she had recently left behind her corporate career to start her business. She got a logo and website created but quickly realized that they weren’t going to work.
From Fast Food to Entrepreneurship
As a teenager, one of my first jobs was working at McDonald's and I loved it! It was a fun job with great co-workers, and I loved making my own money. What I didn’t know at the time, was the lasting impression it would make on me.
Building a Legacy Brand
Let’s explore what legacy branding is, how to intentionally create one, and why it's important for founders, change-makers, and thought leaders who want to leave a lasting impact on the world.
Getting on the Map
Branding isn’t just for businesses – it’s also a powerful tool to put cities, regions, and countries on the map. In today’s blog post, I dig into the power of place branding and how when done right, it can create economic growth and development.