Urban Sprout Marketing

16/01/2020

My favourite TED Talks put together an article with six compelling speeches that offer key takeaways for business and life! Lots of great insight here

Here are six compelling speeches that offer key takeaways for business and life.

13/01/2020

Here's a great summary of trends to pay attention to in 2020

Start your year off right; Here's some successful entrepreneurship trends you will not want to miss next year.

09/12/2019

If you're in need of inspiration today, check out this awesome interview with Sara Blakely from by . I loved every minute of it!

Our first episode from the 2019 How I Built This Summit features Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx. In front of a live audience, she tells Guy how she stayed confident in the earliest days of building the business, and why one day she still wound up sobbing on the floor of Office Depot. Every Thursday....

21/10/2019

Over the past four years I have worked with a number of small and midsize businesses helping them find their voice on the market, define what is unique about their brand and find creative ways to take their ventures to the next level. In return, I receive invaluable experience in understanding how different types of businesses work, the issues and opportunities they're faced with on a daily basis.

I am constantly challenging myself to find new and innovative solutions to help achieve all of my clients' goals. In this ongoing effort to bring only the best, quality work and resources to my clients, I've re-branded my own company and invite you to visit urbansproutmarketing.com to learn more!

If you, or someone you know, is starting a business or wants to take their current business to the next level - let's connect and grow together!

04/10/2019

Trick or treating should be accessible to all kids. Like this page and pick up your sign at a local Home Depot, if you agree!

Helping make Halloween accessible for all. Our goal is for a Treat Accessibly lawn sign at 800,000 homes in Canada by and 8 million homes in the U.S. by 2030. One home for every child in North America that identifies with a disability.

20/09/2019

I'm a huge fan of Freakonomics podcast and the latest episode on 'How to make meetings' less terrible was full of great insight and advice! I hope that in the near future there will be shift towards more productive meetings

In the U.S. alone, we hold 55 million meetings a day. Most of them are woefully unproductive, and tyrannize our offices. The revolution begins now — with better agendas, smaller invite lists, and an embrace of healthy conflict.

10/05/2019

I came across this post on my Instagram and just fell in love with everything I read.
Such a fun, engaging and at the same time informative post! I’m definitely sold on this one. Good job Greenhouse Juice Co.!

06/05/2019

I realize that this topic is rather controversial and a lot of big brands & influencers are not happy with the idea of not showing the total number of likes. However, for small businesses this is a really great initiative. It instantly releases the pressure of being 'not popular' enough and gets the followers to focus on what the brands are talking about. As a small business supporter, I think this is a great idea. What do you think?

The move mirrors the recent backlash heaped upon social media for contributing to mental health issues.

03/05/2019

Spent this week at SIAL Canada trade show, supporting our new client Nai natural iced tea. The feedback was fantastic, had such a great time there!

24/12/2018

Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a very successful New Year!

13/02/2018

Who’s watching the ? Use this opportunity to show your Canadian pride and to delight your customers!
1. If you’re in food & bev:
- Give out free small drinks every time a Canadian athlete gets a medal
- Name daily specials after the Canadian athletes that are competing that day
- Add some fun by create polls for your customers’ favorite winter sports
2. If you’re in retail:
- Decorate your stores with Canadian flags
- Get small chalk boards and write daily messages wishing our athletes good luck
- Strike up conversations with your customers about their favorite winter sports and athletes

Go !