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If you’ve got kids in school these days, you might have heard of The Resilience Project. They’re out there teaching kids about GEM (Gratitude, Empathy, and Mindfulness)...

When I was in my late teens, I fancied a girl I worked with—let’s call her Cassandra*. Cassandra was beautiful, stylish, and had this magnetic energy. We’d hang out...

We are getting asked more and more about capability statements. With the Brisbane Olympics just around the corner, many Brisbane businesses are starting to realise that...

Your website is the hardest-working tool in your business. It’s the first impression, the sales pitch, and your best marketing asset — all in one. But even the most...

At my local shopping centre, there are two barbers side by side… yet worlds apart. Barber Left does a roaring trade. On weekends, his warm inviting salon has a lineup...

Like many people, I have mixed feelings about going to IKEA. I love the stylish Swedish sofas and cleverly designed Euro storage systems—but I loathe the store layout....

Hi... We meet with lots of new companies wanting a logo and brand created for their business. From time to time, we get clients coming in with strong pre-conceived...

Hi... When we moved into our new house a few years ago. Being young and stupid, I decided to take on the landscaping myself. It seemed simple enough—lay some turf,...

Hi... My partner and I recently got engaged—cue shopping for wedding dresses, photographers, and overpriced white cakes. Another big box to tick is the venue hire....

Hi, Today marks a major milestone—my little girl is starting high school. It feels like just yesterday I was chasing her around with a spoonful of mashed carrots and...

Hi, Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you all had a restful break and are ready to tackle 2025 head-on. Over the holidays, we took the kids to Caloundra for a week’s...

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...

Table of Contents Signage Approvals for City of Moreton Bay CouncilHow Much Signage Am I Allowed For My Business?Regulations of Specific Signage TypesFrequently Asked...

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...