SLYFOX BLOG

SlyFox is a London, Ontario-based marketing and design firm catering to the needs and budgets of local entrepreneurs and business owners. Explore our blog for our latest insights and tips!

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F.A.Q. – What You Need to Know About SlyFox

[ctt template=”5″ link=”hsM7N” via=”no” ]Power is gained by sharing knowledge, not hoarding it.[/ctt] How much is a website? It truly depends on your specific needs. Every web site is different in size, layout, functionality (such as e-commerce or quote forms, etc.) Let us know what you need and we will quote you a fair price.…
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Small business

Freelancer or Small Business?

So you’ve taken the first step of achieving your dream – setting out on your own and becoming your own boss; but what path are you walking? Are you a small business, or are you a freelancer? Perhaps you’re already on your path and are just looking for a hand to help you with your…
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small business, SlyFox

Adopt The Ten Qualities of a Great Leader!

Have a positive attitude – just like a cold, attitude is contagious. We have all heard about the power of positivity. This trait can make you a mediocre or a great leader. When leading others through adversity, negativity can grow quickly within a group. It is the leader’s job to protect their team’s moral through…
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online entrepreneurship as a hobby

Online Entrepreneurship As A Hobby

Entrepreneurship is often associated with working crazy hours creating a business that may or may not succeed. I am going to tell you that entrepreneurship is not like that at all. Entrepreneurship is born out of necessity, its born out of a need to create something for others. You can make entrepreneurship a hobby that…
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Dos Equis

Redefining The Most Interesting Man on Earth

The most interesting man in the world is retiring. At 77, Jonathan Goldsmith, the famous Dos Equis actor who won the world over with his charming character, will retire. His retirement became official during a recent commercial released by Dos Equis. The Dos Equis man originated when inspired by Goldsmith’s longtime friend, Fernando Lamas, an…
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Creative Dreaming

Dream Weaver: Using Your Dreams to Create

Sleep studies have shown that the more sleep you get, the more creative you’ll be throughout the day. But what about dreaming? If I have an elaborate dream, is that a sign of creativity? If I’m an artist, am I more likely to create when I awake from a dream I can recall, as opposed…
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Nice Hair Though

“Nice Hair Though” – Epic Advertising Blunders, Case 1

If the Conservative Party of Canada had taken every penny they spent on attacking Justin Trudeau and had instead handed it over to the NDP to use for their campaign, the result would have been more favorable for the Conservative cause. Here’s why:
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Graphic Design vs Compelling Copy Writing

Compelling Copy vs Visual Delivery

Recently, I have had many discussions with web development clients about the value of the written copy for their website.  It seems that everyone can understand the value in solid programming, aesthetic design is also a no-brainer for most, but many believe that the written copy on their site should almost be an afterthought.  I…
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