LAB NOTES
Our founder Laura Beauparlant shares behind the scenes, industry insights, inspiration on the entrepreneurial journey and powerful opinions pieces on branding and design. Enjoy your visit!
Why NOT to Hire a Specialist
Think hiring a specialist is always best? Learn why stepping outside your industry can help your business stand out and build a lasting legacy.
Competition Is NOT a Four Letter Word
This idea of "there are no winners and losers, everyone gets a ribbon for participation" is having a deep impact on the value of competition. If you never lose, what's the motivation to try to win?
Brand Evolution: Conscious Leaders Quest
Conscious Leaders Quest envisioned a brand that extended beyond their initial leadership adventures in Costa Rica, one that would resonate deeply not just with the founders, but also with their ever-expanding audience.
Sherwin Williams: Time for A Rebrand
Imagine a business in 2024 that’s logo is a bucket of red paint being poured over the Earth and accompanied by the tagline "Cover the Earth."
From Tech Entrepreneur to Life Coach
Maia’s story of transformation and new beginnings is an inspiring one. Today I’m sharing her story and the power of branding in shaping not just a business, but a life.
Rebranding After Acquisition
So, you've just bought a business – congratulations! You've got the process, the equipment, and a client list. But here's the big question: Is the brand you bought any good, or does look like it belongs on a floppy disk?
Branding Your IP
Your Intellectual Property (IP) – the secret sauce that sets your services apart. Branding this IP not only adds value to your business but can also create new revenue streams and growth opportunities. Let’s dive into why and how you should brand your methodology.
Transforming Doubt into Clarity
As an entrepreneur, finding your true niche can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack. Here’s the story of a client who had the needle in her hand the whole time…she just couldn’t see it!
Transforming Tradition
It’s easy to fall into the way things have always been done – not just in life but in business and industry. So when your company has been in business for decades, making the decision to rebrand can be a difficult one.
The Redesigned Canadian Passport
Today on the blog, I voice my opinion on why I think this flawed new design for the Canadian Passport symbolizes a weak identity. I share a new perspective on what went wrong, who's to blame and where we go from here.
Building a Legacy Brand
Let’s explore what legacy branding is, how to intentionally create one, and why it's important for founders, change-makers, and thought leaders who want to leave a lasting impact on the world.
The KIA Rebranding Fail
Last year KIA underwent a rebrand, changing their logo and slogan in order to level up their brand. It was meant to be represent a new era for Kia, unfortunately, it has led to more confusion than anything.
Branding for Lawyers
In this blog post I’m going to share how – as a lawyer – you can shake up the law industry by creating a brand that stands out (it’s not that hard), builds trust with your audience and shows the world that all lawyers aren’t bad.
Branding for Coaches
We’ve worked with many coaches over the past few years, and they are all SO different, and yet when they came to us, many said they did the same thing with the same type of client.
In this blog post, I’m going to be sharing how – as a coach - you can stand out in a crowded marketplace and become known for something.
How to Market Like the Big Brands
I have three words for you to remember when marketing your products and services: Most. Desired. Outcome. Do you know what it is for your clients and customers?
Lessons from Cannabis Stores in Toronto
I was recently on a walk with my nine-year-old son and noticed that our neighbourhood in Toronto is budding with pot shops (Pun very much intended.). They are popping up like crazy! There are no less than ten of them within a fifteen minute walking radius of where we live.
Think First. Design Later.
Recently I’ve spoken with several entrepreneurs struggling with their business and feeling the pressure to go in a new direction or choose a niche that deep down doesn’t feel aligned with them. They wonder why they aren’t getting the right clients, why they feel so conflicted and why their business is stagnant or even shrinking.