Red Hott Press

05/27/2025

Me trying to work with a 14 pound cat helping me out lol

08/22/2024

05/02/2023

The unfortunate truth of owning and running a business.
Running a business is really hard.
What they don’t tell you is that it can cause severe stress and anxiety, and drains you mentally to the point of depression in even the most laid-back people.
People will talk about you, compare you to others, use you, they will view you as a service and not a person anymore.
Friends and family will expect discounts and people will value you and your hard work less than a big chain store.
You have to worry about if you forget to email/message someone back, are they going to think it was on purpose? Did you disappoint them? Will they hold that against you? When in reality you just can’t get to everyone’s messages and emails.
Starting up and running a successful business puts incredible strain on personal lives and relationships, many of which fail because there is just often no work-life balance.
You need to be the director, the worker, the admin, the marketing team, the accountant, the cleaner..... All whilst being a parent, a husband or a wife, family support, friend...
There’s a reason you don’t see many people succeed in small businesses after 5-10 years. If they are successful they are overwhelmed.
It takes a toll. It’s freaking exhausting. Especially the past couple of years when so much has been out of our control.
Here’s a small reminder that we are just normal people with hectic lives.
Be kind, be patient, support small businesses…….and hopefully more of us will stick around!
And know that 2022 prices are not 2023 prices.
I copied this from another small business owner that I support!
Please support small business‼️

09/14/2022

I went for a walk today... and this reminded me to bloom wherever you are planted💜

08/24/2022

Platform restrictions affect all kinds of brands: finance, cannabis, alcohol, gaming/lotteries, pharma, OTC meds, dating services, subscription services, cosmetic/weight loss and more. Be sure that all platform policies are continually reviewed to ensure ongoing compliance. If not, you’ll face rejected ads, or worse, expensive fines from the FTC.

Regulated brands can still find great success with their social marketing and influencer strategies, as long as they stay within the allowed endorsement protocols.

08/23/2022

Peter with News Daily Times asks, "Did you know that 23% of customers made the purchase because of promotional items?" We sure did!

If you're unsure how to put your marketing budget to use, an investment into promotional items can take you far at a relatively low cost. Here's how.

If you’re having a hard time investing in marketing for your start-up, or business in general, one of the best ways is with branded promotional items. You can

08/18/2022

Branding your company is essential to creating a company identity that customers can connect to. This is a delicate process -- as you need to be loud about your brand, but not too loud.

Here are some tips for effectively promoting this brand.

Branding is about fostering an identity for your company. It won't happen overnight, but promote your brand correctly and it will ensure long-term success.

08/17/2022

If you want to make a splash with your promo marketing strategy, it's always a good idea to do something fun and creative. Have you heard about Little Caesar's latest summer-themed merch line yet? Take a look and see if you might like to do something similar.

Little Caesar's is back with its summer collection, which includes a lot of summer-themed items like apparel and drinkware accessories. Nothing is quite as out-there as the skateboard for the holidays, but items like pepperoni pizza slides and swim trunks are pretty pool-ready.

08/17/2022

Unfortunately, many new businesses fail to understand the importance of establishing a strong brand identity. They simply fall victim to the same set of pitfalls as many other aspiring companies. Fortunately, there are some proven ways to avoid these obstacles and start creating a brand presence that truly captures people's attention. Read on to find out how:

If you are a business start-up or a new entrepreneur, the future of your company is a blank slate. You get to decide how you would like to establish your

08/16/2022

Generic marketing strategies are definitely played out. Don't you want to excite your audience members and give them something to get really excited about? Maybe it's time to look into promo marketing tactics. After all, who doesn't love a free gift?

Marketing is the way you communicate with past, current and future customers.