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Hi all, This week I was in a mentoring session with a small business owner as part of my role in the Queensland Government Mentoring for Growth (M4G) program. For those...

When deciding on signage for fleet vehicles, businesses often weigh the benefits of full vehicle wraps against traditional vinyl lettering or decals. Each option offers...

In the last few years, we’ve seen a decent chunk of vehicle signage jobs through our merry doors. And one thing is for sure - there is an arms race heating up. Gone are...

Here at Brand Hero, we get asked loads of questions about vehicle wraps every single week - Questions about designs, vinyl types, costs and timeframes.  We try to keep...

Greetings, brand champions! Tax time doesn't always have to be painful. Yes, paying the ATO can be like pulling teeth, but every cloud does have a silver lining!...

I suck at gardening. But I do try. I like the end product and I do enjoy sun-filled days in the garden digging, pruning and planting with my green-thumb partner. I also...

We are currently looking at doing some renovations to our family home. As the children grow up, it’s becoming abundantly clear - it’s adults vs teenagers. And the time...

Being in the branding industry, I tend to look at other people’s logos.  Sometimes it comes with appreciation. Sometimes judgment. Sometimes with the utter amazement...

Like many things in life, being versatile and flexible can be a great advantage. For Christmas, I got my little boy ‘The Big Book of Football Facts’. I swear it was for...

If you're thinking about popping up some advertising signs in the lovely City of Moreton Bay region, just a friendly heads-up – there are a few guidelines to keep in...

Okay I am just going to come out and say it… I am a Swiftie.  I am also 100% aware that a little bit of Tay-Tay isn't what a +40 male should be popping on his Spotify...

I know it, you know it, even your dog knows it… having a website is a great way to market your business. It can reach a far wider audience than conventional forms of...

It’s on your to-do list, isn't it? Along with submitting your tax, hiring a new employee and updating your super details. There it is staring at you… you need to build...

What is a Capability Statement A Capability Statement is a document that outlines a company's capabilities and services offered. It typically includes information on...

The power of car signage in brand promotion Car signage is an effective way to promote your brand. It is a simple, yet powerful tool to enhance the visibility of your...

Are you a business owner in Brisbane looking for an effective way to drive up sales? Car wraps can be a great way to advertise your business in style, while also giving...

Whether you are a family, an organisation or a school, a shared set of values is important. Having a set of core values helps build strong relationships between members...

Our company is coming up on an important milestone in the next couple of years - 25 years in operation. ‘The Business’ as it was always called, started out of our...

White space… is there anything worse when you are doing creative planning. Staring at The Dreaded Blank Whiteboard with just a heading to ‘get you started’ can be a...

If you’ve followed us in the past, or had a logo design meeting at Brand Hero HQ, you might have heard us talk about the components of a brand - the elements that go...

Way back in 2019 Brand Hero was born out of the ashes (literally) that was All About Print. Our rebrand was a big deal for us - we’d been through a lot and this was a...

A year or so ago, we sold our house. We jumped in on Brisbane’s ridiculous real estate boom and cashed in on our beautiful, but troublesome family home.  Friends and...

Having signage on your vehicle is a fantastic way to promote your business. Your vehicle is on the road for hundreds of hours every single year and is seen by more than...

In the world of fashion, adding some extra “bling” is often seen as the thing to do. It helps you stand out and set yourself apart from the rest. Whether it be...

I was recently reading a great article on marketing and it stressed the importance of putting your brand in the places where your audience hangs out and congregates. If...

It’s safe to say that here at Brand Hero, we are big fans of vehicle signage. Not only is it great for paint protection of your prized asset, it is also a fantastic...

Over the next month or so, we will send out some great content to you on these three key ingredients so you can learn exactly how to make sure your website is...

Over the next month or so, we will send out some great content to you on these three key ingredients so you can learn exactly how to make sure your website is...

Over the next month or so, we will send out some great content to you on these three key ingredients so you can learn exactly how to make sure your website is...

Over the next month or so, we will send out some great content to you on these three key ingredients so you can learn exactly how to make sure your website is...

When our world was turned upside down from Covid-19 back in early 2020 businesses, families and homes were forced to adapt. New technologies were built, as were new...

A tagline is a short phrase sentence that sometimes will accompany a logo. In short, a tagline is a brief statement about what your company stands for - your mantra so...

Last month we did a post on brand consistency. We discussed the importance of maintaining a consistent visual image across all places your logo is seen - from your...

Whether you are on a mining site or construction site, having professionally-made safety signs is not only important, it is mandatory. Highly visible safety signs for...

I have a confession to make - I am obsessed with quirky socks. My craze started last year when a colleague got me a 6-month subscription for a novelty sock company....

You may have heard of the term ‘ACM’. Standard Aluminium Composite Material signs (ACM) are sturdy, inexpensive and attractive options for many businesses (ourselves...

Don’t get me wrong, One Page Websites are a great start if your business is low on funds and you just want to get started with your digital footprint. That said, this...

If you are a renter, landlords can be tough work at times. No picture hooks in the walls, forever dealing with that leaking tap and certainly no pets. It can be tough...

Warning… I swear a little bit in the following post (sorry Mum) I’m just going to come right out and say it… Brand Hero fucked up lots in 2020. Perhaps our fun and...

How to give and receive social reviews Sharing the love & goodwill between local businesses is a great way to help grow each other’s companies, build solidarity and...

No, we aren’t rebranding (again), nor are we bringing out our inner “Mean Girls” by wearing pink each Wednesday. Far from it in fact! Last year we held our first annual...

To say 2019 was like no other would be an understatement. I know linking gang wars, U2, cancer and cheese seems a little ridiculous, but bear with me. The end of 2018...

I have two brains… sometimes it makes me do weird stuff. I often stop whatever I am doing to take down a note or more commonly, shout a command into my phone. “Cat...

Most small businesses have a limited marketing budget. We are not like Apple, Nike or BMW and we need to make sure we get as much bang for our buck as possible. And by...

Last week, I received this printed flyer in the mail and it made me sad. Not like in a ‘death of grumpy cat’ type of sad, it was different. I was sad to see yet another...

When you plan to display any advertising signs in Brisbane, there are rules that you have to follow. It’s possible you will need Brisbane City Council signage approval...

"Oh, I didn't know you did building signs!" This was a recurring comment to me over the years. Building signs could also be replaced with websites, logos, car wraps,...

Business signage is crucial in representing your organisation to the physical world. It is an essential means to communicate with your customers. So, if you want more...

Signs for doors are an important aspect of life in today’s world. They serve a wide range of functions, from providing directions and warnings to indicating the...

Signage is a crucial component of any company. Different signs promote your company's brand, including walls, windows, sidewalks, and floors. While each may have a...