We know a lot of small businesses are stressing out during these times (trust us, we’re among them). And, we also know that we want to just do something to help. So, we’re channeling our deep tech-savvy to help other small businesses who may need the skills we have. In these uncertain times, we’re offering our […]
There are tons of benefits to going remote for you, your employees, and the planet. Maybe you are looking for a way to cut costs. Maybe a valuable employee has a long surgical recovery coming up and wants to spend some of that time working. Maybe a team member is moving out of state. Or […]
Ever wonder who the mad scientist hiding behind the curtain of your social media feeds is, determining what to show you next? He’s got a name, friends: Al. Al Gorithm. OKAY terrible jokes aside: what exactly is the algorithm, and why does it matter? I appreciate the simplicity of this definition from Pedro Domingos’s The […]
“Values” has become a bit of a buzzword in the age of online branding. Buzzwords aren’t exactly our favorite thing, but behind the buzz, we do believe there’s a lot of value in seeing and identifying your values–both as a person and as an organization. What do you want to see in your business? Once you’ve […]
If you follow us on social media (hint, hint), you’ve probably seen some of the year-in-review questions Upswept has been posing. One question was particularly convicting for me: did you take enough time to rest this year? Anyone reading this right now probably has a lot to do and very little time to just sit […]
If you’re keeping up with the wild world of social media, you may have heard about Instagram testing hidden “likes” in select countries earlier this year. It seems our friends at the photo sharing platform liked what they saw (pun very much intended) enough to extend testing into the United States market. If you haven’t […]
For a lot of people, the web seems like weird tech magic—you create something out of bits and bytes, and it somehow generates sales, right? For organizations redesigning their websites, the “process” might look like this: Build new website and launch it. …???… Profit! Sounds pretty easy, right? Not so, friends. An updated design isn’t […]
I’d wager a guess that many of us spend more time on social media sites than we’re willing to admit publicly. Don’t worry; I’m not here to judge! If anything, I’m here to gently remind you, my small business owner friend, to use social media more to your advantage. According to the Pew Research Center, […]
One of the real joys of our work is bringing an exciting venture to life, and Cascadia Blade Works has excitement going for them in spades. Connecting with them was a learning experience not only in the technicalities of blade sharpening, but also in the power of connecting with your values, and following the path […]
We’re hiring! We’re seeking a badass project manager for the creative industry, particularly in the area of branding and web design. It’s currently a part-time role, but it’s growing into a larger time commitment–the more you bring to the role, the better it is for all of us! We’d be a great fit for each […]
