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Are you bored?

My husband has a saying that “only boring people get bored”. I used to think he was right and encourage both myself and others to keep busy all the time, but I’ve been thinking about it a bit recently and, I hate to say it, but I actually think that – shock horror – my husband might be wrong!‍

It might never happen!

I’m sure most of us have experienced somebody either rude, insensitive or simply lacking in social awareness who has said to us: “Smile, it might never happen...” I know I have. In fact, someone said it to me the other day. It got me thinking...

The Power of Preserving Voices: Why Capturing Memories Matters

If you are lucky enough to have a recording of a loved one's voice, you'll undoubtedly know the joy of being instantly transported back to a cherished memory. The sound of a familiar laugh, a comforting story, or a heartfelt message can have a profound impact, bringing back emotions and experiences that we might otherwise have forgotten.

OnFARM Podcast: 240 Years of RHASS: how the charity supports rural Scotland (2 of 2)

The second half of our kitchen table chat about RHASS and how the charity strives for new ways to preserve, educate and support Scottish agriculture. Anna speaks with RHASS director Louise Elder, and Ally Caulfield and Annie Wheeler from the staff team. We also hear about RHASS's investment in innovation, education, wellbeing and the environment.

Get Out of the Meeting Room: Unleash Authentic Team Building in a Rural Setting

For rural businesses, team building often conjures images of stuffy conference rooms and forced "icebreakers." But what if you could tap into the unique potential of your surroundings and foster genuine connection through fun, unconventional activities? Ditch the tired tropes and embrace the spirit of adventure with these unexpected team-building ideas.

Speak Up! Why Communicating Your Needs is Your Secret Weapon

Have you ever felt frustrated because someone didn't get the hint you were dropping? Does your partner double-book social engagements? Maybe a supplier keeps missing important deadlines...These situations often stem from a core issue: the inability to communicate needs effectively.

Image Perfect: Sourcing Copyright Images for Your Marketing Materials

We know it is tempting to save an image from the Internet without checking that it is copyright-free, but it really isn't the right thing to do - creatives should be paid and acknowledged for their work. So, whether you are using an image for a commercial website or a children's party invitation, don't just pinch an image!

Is it time to Ditch the Beanie? What Next for Creative Promotional Marketing in 2024?

Promotional items have long been a marketing staple, aiming to boost brand awareness and foster positive associations with your target audience. At Scene & Herd, we've experimented with various giveaways, from umbrellas and mugs to wildflower seeds and socks. While these efforts held merit, the reality is, that many branded items often end up forgotten in a tractor cab, collecting dust in drawers or worse, contributing to landfill waste.

Why I suspect (sorry!) that you aren’t very good at DIY!

I don’t mean that I doubt your ability to put up a shelf, build a flatpack or repair a garden fence.Instead, I’m afraid I’m doubting your ability to create compelling marketing materials. In this era of fancy and user friendly apps and during a time when money is tight for almost all of us, it’s very tempting to have a go at DIY and tackle things that are outside of our skill set in order to save money and to ‘make life easier’.

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