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Welcome to the blog. I'm Bry (Br-eye), and this is where I write about branding, web design, content strategy, and whatever else is living rent-free in my head that week.

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Hi This Is Bry shortlisted for the East of England StartUp Awards

Being shortlisted for the East of England StartUp Awards was a real milestone for my business. It also reminded me how much talent exists across Colchester, Essex, and the wider East of England, and reinforced something I talk to my clients about every day. Strong businesses deserve strong brand foundations.

Why I chose to build my branding, marketing and website business in Colchester after studying in Norwich

I get asked “I feel like something’s off with my brand but I can’t put my finger on it” or “I’ve been doing my own graphics but they don’t look quite right.” or "My brand doesn't look premium or attract the right people." So here’s the honest answer, said with genuine care, because I think you deserve it more than you deserve politeness.

Why does my business look unprofessional? Honest branding advice for small businesses

Why isn't my social media getting me clients? Here's the honest answer from a Creative Strategist

Posting consistently but getting no clients from social media? Here's what's actually going wrong and what to do about it.

Hi This Is Bry has been featured in Essex Life Magazine. Here's what it meant to see an inclusive Essex design studio get press coverage.

I've been a fan of Essex Life Magazine for a long time. It's proper Essex. It celebrates the county, the people, the businesses, the community. So finding out Hi This Is Bry was going to be featured in it was one of those moments where I had to put my phone down and have a little moment.

Hi This Is Bry named UK top 10 for Best Business Branding at the Small Business Awards

Hi This Is Bry has been named in the UK top 10 for Best Business Branding at the Small Business Awards. Here's what that means and how I got there.

Hi This Is Bry named top 100 Best Creative Arts Business in the UK by the Small Business Awards

Hi This Is Bry has been named in the UK top 100 for Best Creative Arts Business by the Small Business Awards. Here's what that means and how I got there.

What it's like running a design and marketing business in Colchester vs Bury St Edmunds

I've spent time running Hi This Is Bry across both Colchester and Bury St Edmunds. Here's what each place is like as a base for a small marketing business.

How I would design a brand and website for a wellness or spiritual business

Wellness and spiritual businesses have a unique branding challenge. Here’s exactly how I’d approach the rebrand and website design to build trust and convert clients.