And just like that, we're over halfway through the shortest month. February may be the shortest month but it has been a particularly busy - and blustery one. We hope you haven't been too badly unaffected by storm Éowyn. Fingers crossed we have a bit of a break before Floris, Gerben and Hugo pay us a visit! (If you want to suggest storm names for future consideration, send an email to nameourstorms@metoffice.gov.uk). Just for fun, let's put your general knowledge to a 'short' test...
READ MOREIn case you missed my previous email over the festive period, I wanted to share some important news: my business partner and friend, Ross (Monty) Montague, has made the tough decision to step down from Scene & Herd due to ill health.
READ MOREAs we near the end of 2024, I wanted to share some important news with you all. My business partner and friend, Ross (Monty) Montague, has made the tough decision to step down from Scene & Herd due to ill health.
READ MOREHere we are again, almost at the end of the year. Our thoughts inevitably turn to what we’ve achieved...or not! If life has thrown you some curve balls during 2024, try not to be too hard on yourself. In some respects, nothing changes, we just have to deal with a different set of challenges.
READ MOREI once knew a person with Grapheme-Colour Synaesthesia - i.e. they associated certain words with particular colours. I often think that November's colour palette would be earthy tones like burnt orange, deep red, and gold to evoke the feeling of autumn and fireside embers, coupled with late-night Christmas shopping!Have you ever wondered why certain designs evoke specific emotions? It's all about branding. Just as a synesthete might associate words with colours, we associate brands with feelings.
READ MOREAs we say farewell to the remaining swallows and welcome the sound of incoming geese, this time of year, with its lower light levels, unpredictable weather and less colour in the landscape can leave many people feeling tired and downbeat. The Scene and Herd team members have some suggestions to take care of yourselves:
READ MOREToday marks 100 days until Christmas. We mention this, not to alarm or annoy you but to gently remind you that time passes whether you're ready for it or not.Earl Nightingale, author of The Strangest Secret - thought by some to be the greatest motivational book of all time - is a bit of a favourite in Scene & Herd HQ. Like us, he believed that, whether you believe you can, or believe you can't, you're right!
READ MOREHow has your summer been? Busy? We know that running a rural business is a lot like operating a combine - more complicated than most people realise and with several moving parts! We understand. You’re busy, you wear many hats (don't get me started on beanies!), and marketing might be on the back burner. But just as tractors need fuel, crops need rain, and livestock need fed, your business needs promotion to grow. Let us help you steer your business forward.
READ MOREWe hope this finds you well and enjoying whatever weather you need right now!Not only is June unpredictable on the weather front, but it is also a great time to reconnect with customers, and let them know what you've been up to and that you haven't forgotten about them.
READ MORERunning a rural business has unique challenges. Growth Hour is your fast-track solution to get expert PR and marketing guidance, without the long-term commitment. Need a sounding board? Have a burning marketing question? Stuck on a new project? Our 60-minute Zoom call can help!
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