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Free business advice from Glossop firm

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

A Glossop marketing company is to help small businesses improve at getting their message out there.

FIG Creative, based on High Street West, are holding a free breakfast meeting at their offices which they say will help traders get their products and services noticed.

The event takes place on Tuesday 19th March between 9am-11am and will focus on showing how small businesses can:

- Write their own, effective press releases

- Create pieces that will get editors interested in what you are sending them

- How to spot PR opportunities within your business.

Anyone with a business, who wishes to attend the free event, can book by emailing helen@figcreative.co.uk

 

 

 

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Outdoor leadership camp’s website goes live

Friday, January 18th, 2013

A specialist outdoor activity centre owned by the University of Derby has unveiled its new website – which was created by a Glossop marketing company.

Fig Creative drew up and created a new website for the 58-acre Oaklands Manor development situated near to Buxton College which features a 30 foot high climbing wall, a high ropes course and an artificial underground caving course. It offers businesses and educational establishments the chance to try out leadership packages and earn qualifications, from taking part in its various activities.

Working closely with University of Derby’s marketing team, Fig Creative who are based on High Street West, were tasked with coming up with something iconic for the website and the he university’s Marketing Manager Beverley Cooke explained that:

“It was important that the new Oaklands Manor logo worked alongside the University of Derby’s existing branding whilst at the same time had its own distinct identity to enable us to promote the extensive facilities to a wider audience.”

Martin Duncan, Business Development Manager at Fig Creative said “it had been a fantastic project to work on” and that they had “really enjoyed seeing Oaklands Manor come to life.”

To find out more about Oaklands Manor visit www.oaklands-manor.com and to learn more about Fig Creative’s work visit www.figcreative.co.uk or call Managing Director Helen Duncan on  o1457 857111.

 

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Free business start-up advice session

Thursday, January 3rd, 2013

A local marketing agency is holding a free business surgery aimed at those thinking about setting up their own companies.

Organised by Fig Creative the drop in will take place on Tuesday 15th January between 10am and 12 noon at Glossop Business Centre.

The start of a New Year is often a popular time for people to launch new businesses and so Fig Creative are holding the surgery to allow people the chance to pick the brains of professionals who can answer questions and pass on advice. Experts will be on hands to discuss topics such as VAT, tax, insurance, IT, marketing, banking, accountancy – helping to make sure new business have all the bases covered.

Helen Duncan, MD from Fig Creative, believes that attending an event such as this is an encouraging statement of intent from a new business:

“If you’ve got an idea for a business then this is a real positive step in bringing that idea to life. It can often be a daunting prospect thinking about starting a business, with so many things to think about, so this event could give you that boost and encourage you to make it happen in 2013.”

She also said that she believes 2013 could well be the year of the new business:

“We organise the start up surgery every January because it is typically a time when people think of starting anew but in truth we’ve helped a lot of new businesses get off the ground in the past few months of 2012 so I think there is a definite increase in the trend.”

The session is a drop-in so no booking is required. Those who can’t attend can contact Fig Creative on 01457 857111 and get their free High Peak business start up guide.

 

 

 

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Glossop marketing company celebrates after clients win three business awards

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012

A Glossop based marketing company is celebrating after two of its clients won business awards on the same night…at different events!

Fig Creative’s big night started at the annual Derbyshire’s BEST awards which took place at the Roundhouse in Derby.  They were nominated in the “best marketing campaign” category, alongside one of their clients Colour Mobile VMS.

There would have been a Fig celebration if either they or their client had won the award, and in the end it was  their client, solar-powered information systems specialists Colour Mobile VMS who took home the honour.

The good news did not stop there as Colour Mobile then went on to win the award for “most promising business.”

Both Fig Creative and Colour Mobile VMS were understandably delighted with how the evening panned out, Helen Duncan, MD of Fig said:

“I am absolutely thrilled for Colour Mobile VMS, who have recently re branded as MVIS. We’ve been working as their marketing partner for the last two years and they have achieved so much in that time. To win two BEST Derbyshire Awards is a massive accolade and well deserved.”

Tony Price, MD of Colour Mobile VMS was quick to praise Fig Creative for their work in the process leading up to the awards:

“We were delighted to win the BEST marketing award and can’t thank Fig Creative enough! As our marketing partner this is testament to their understanding and professionalism to move our business forward.”

Having wrapped up a great night at The Roundhouse, there was more brilliant news for Fig when it was confirmed that another of their clients, TH Plastics, had won a national industry award in London for the second year running.

Lee Thomas, the managing director at TH Plastics was full of praise for them saying “Fig Creative are our marketing partner and they’ve really helped to raise our profile through targeted marketing, PR and award submissions.”

All in all a great night for the Glossop based business, for more information on Fig Creative or any of their clients you can visit their website.

 

 

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Two local companies shortlisted for business award

Monday, September 3rd, 2012

A local marketing company and one of its clients have been nominated in the “marketing campaign of the year” category at a prestigious awards ceremony.

FIG Creative who are based in Glossop have had a busy year in which they successfully re-branded and then launched their new marketing partner programme.

The work has clearly paid off as they have been nominated for an award at the Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce BEST Business Awards 2012 awards where the cream of the business crop in the county is celebrated.

To top it all off, one of their customers, Colour Mobile VMS, who they have provided marketing for since 2010 have also been nominated in the same category. The double nomination perfectly highlighting their success.

Managing Director Helen Duncan was delighted at the news and commented:

“I’m thrilled that our team has been nominated in its own right. The feedback we’ve had from clients and peers about the rebrand has been really positive and our Marketing Partner Programme is expanding well and helping our clients grow their businesses. And I’m equally delighted that our client Colour Mobile VMS has also reached the finals. They are a fantastic company and a great example of how a small business can achieve big success by investing in targeted marketing.”

The good news does not end there as Colour Mobile VMS have also been shortlisted in the Derbyshire’s most promising new business category. FIG and Colour Mobile will find out if they have won in any of the sections on the 28th September when the awards are held at The Roundhouse in Derby.

Winners on the night will automatically be entered into the regional and national Chamber of Commerce Awards.

For a full list of those nominated for the BEST awards go to DNCC website.

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Local business works with Barclays to support local businesses

Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

FIG Creative, the leading Glossop-based design and marketing specialists have announced plans to work with Barclays as part of the financial services provider’s integrated approach to help local small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive and survive in today’s challenging economic conditions.

New clients to Barclays, throughout Glossop and Buxton, will be entitled to a free 45 minute consultation with FIG Creative. Designed to give small business owners useful, practical advice these interactive sessions are an opportunity to ask questions and draw on the experience of FIG Creative’s marketing professionals.
Helen Duncan, Managing Director of FIG Creative has long been an advocate of local start-up and SME businesses and says:

“It’s really tough out there and marketing activity shouldn’t be considered a luxury – it’s essential for survival and growth. I’m delighted we’ve been chosen to support Barclays in this local initiative and I look forward to getting local businesses moving in the right direction. As well as a free 45 minute consultation for Barclays clients, we have start up and small business packages and a free starting up in business guide dedicated to the High Peak.”
As part of their drive to stimulate growth at a local level, Barclays offer a suite of advisory services including additional 45 minute accountancy and legal consultations, access to legal and tax help lines and an online data backup service. In partnering with reputable, local providers like FIG Creative they’re also helping create relationships that underpin the local business community.

Ian Shenton, Barclays Business Manager says:
“We want to stand shoulder to shoulder with local businesses and believe that initiatives like these go a long way to giving them the best chance of success. We’re delighted to work with FIG Creative across the High Peak because they have a wealth of experience and knowledge that our customers can really benefit from.”

Following the demise of Business Link, local enterprises will look to this type of initiative with some anticipation.

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