Life starts happening and information begins to flood our minds the moment we open our eyes in the morning. Our attention may be immediately drawn to the beautiful sunshine seeping through the windows or we may be contemplating whether the coffee waiting downstairs taste better or the current warm bed situation feels better. Regardless if you are a “five more minutes” or a “get up and go” person, ideas will never stop flowing into your head. The typical human brain has about 86 billion neurons and each neuron typically fires 5 - 50 times every second.
Read MoreWe get it, there are things you rather do other than your actual work like go on social media, shop, or even sleep. But getting things done will actually improve your well being and give you peace of mind. Being productive does not come easy and is definitely a skill some have to acquire over time. But with these tips we have, we hope to give you a little insight and help on how to be more productive in your day to day life.
Read MoreGlo’s amazing journey began last September and I can’t believe it’s been a year already. Being a crazy, badass momma to a Glo-ing baby has its moments and I’m super grateful for every amazing minute of it. Our season of growth this year has been unbelievable as we have reached beyond and expanded our roots with both our team and client base.
Read MoreBuh-Bye August and hello, September! Gone are the days of grinding mountains under the warm Vancouver sun and in come the time to grind out Q3 at our workspaces, only to wonder where the year went. Thankfully, this turning point in weather and work shines a beacon of light: it’s peak agenda & journal season! The more we brainstorm reasons why you should keep a work journal, the more we can’t think of a reason why you shouldn’t.
Read MoreEveryone loves a good vacation be it near or far. Most of our busy lives are filled to the brim with packed schedules and to-do lists. The mere thought of taking a breather from our daily grind may be enough to spark our inner wanderlust. Clicking “confirm” on travel sites that we frequent has never felt so exhilarating. Why are we so drawn to travelling? Does hitting the next new destination make us better at our job?
Read MoreThe sooner we realize that an individual’s potential while working alone is constrained to one brain, two hands, and a 24 hour day, the earlier we can maximize our efforts and grow exponentially in a team environment. Bouncing off ideas and reaping the cascading effects has never been more rewarding! Start building your PR team today and see your dreams materialize. Here are top 3 reasons why you need a strong PR team!
Your website is your bread and butter and you have worked tirelessly on creating, building, and promoting your baby. All of your catchy Call To Actions and brilliant content has been driving readers to your website. Goals were drawn up and targets were hit. Things have started to settle down a bit and traffic sometimes feels like it’s closer to a trickle. Strategies that worked beautifully all along are no longer generating the same amount of activity. You are probably wondering what more can be done or what needs to be changed.
Read MoreWhile America doesn’t really have a royal family, the Kardashian-West clan comes pretty damn close to it in the media’s eyes. While these pop culture icons send off major female empowerment vibes, Kanye West has no problem keeping the spotlight on him with his own creative flair. We decided to take a look into Kanye’s scriptures (or lyrics, same difference) to see what we can learn from him.
Read MorePublic Relations or PR is a common term that many are familiar with. What exactly does it mean and why is it important to you? Gone are the days when public relations consisted mainly of press releases and press conferences. PR nowadays includes social media management, promotions, blogs and content, and crisis management.
Read MoreMarketing can sometimes cost the big bucks. But how about the little guys? How do we maximize our dollar to grow our business and test out our markets to see who our key demographics are? Well you are in luck! We are in the same boat as you. Here are the ‘Top 3 Cheapest Ways to Market Your Business’ - no matter if you offer a service or product.
Read MoreIt goes without saying: we are a product of our environment. Someone who champions this idea and made a business empire out of it is Marie Kondo, the creator of the KonMari method that has taken the world by storm since her book, ‘The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up’ hit stores almost a decade ago. While her professional flex is being an organizing consultant, the value of her work actually lies in the power of shifting your perspective, which is why her clients never relapse back into messiness!
Read MoreWe’re always thinking of ways to elevate our clients’ brands and a marketing strategy that’s constantly overlooked is actually the use of blogs. Not only is it simple and affordable, it’s really effective in reinforcing your brand identity and driving sales! If you already have a website, then blogging is definitely something you should consider doing to enhance the value of both your site and brand.
Read MoreIt’s been a long year – 2018 gave us twelve months of lower lows and higher highs, and along with it came a set of new lessons learned. In honour of this year, which brought us another royal wedding, an entirely new album of Ariana Grande bops, and the rebranding of Glo Media, here are 18 quick lessons we learned to enter the new year stronger and wiser.
Read MoreBy the time 2019 rolls around, 2.77 billion people will be on social media. What does this mean for your brand? On top of running your startup and small business, the challenge to perform on social media can put a strain on your work-life balance. Luckily for you, we’re here to give you a trend cheat sheet so you can stand out from the crowd.
Read MoreBefore you know it, your brand can be shaped by customers and clients who don’t even know what your brand is all about. Bad reviews are hard to recover from, and you don’t want to damage your image further by engaging with them the wrong way. So how can we protect ourselves from internet hecklers? Here are our top 3 reasons why your business should invest in a website.
Read MoreIf you travel really far back to the times when you were in grade school, you may remember “Genius Hour” of “Passion Projects,” a designated time for students to explore their curiosities and interests to their fullest. The nostalgia of free time… isn’t it great that children actually have time to explore their passions?
Read MoreNo matter if you’re a part-time freelancer or a full-time one you need tools and apps that are going to help you stay organized. I’m the type of person that can remember a million things off the top of my head but these apps definitely help. I have shared my top favourite time tracking, task management, invoicing, accounting, and contract apps below and why I love them! Oh yeah I forgot to mention they’re all FREE!
Read MoreNetworking has always been hard for us (surprisingly). But, it's how we build connections and found clients. It's a tool that will always come in handy!
These questions always pop into our mind:
"oh... should I introduce myself now?"
"Shit... I only brought 4 business cards and one went into the lucky draw!"
"Ugh.. how do I leave this convo without making it awkward."