Last bank holiday Monday I visited the B-29 ‘over exposed’ crash site in the Peak District. It was an equally sad yet inspiring experience. On reflection, this experience made me think about different client personalities and their expectations. The wreckage of the United States Airforce Boeing RB-29A Superfortress,...
Last weekend I went on a hike with my partner to Burwardsley Woods in Cheshire. It’s beautiful and I’ve been there many times. But this time was different. Quite by chance we discovered a huge cave directly under one of the main pathways. And it got me thinking...
Despite the freezing cold snap and ongoing lockdown restrictions February marks a huge milestone for Market Avenue Limited (MAL). My wonderful little business turns 12 years old! MAL was born from a desire to help people to communicate to their customers in an effective way. The...
February is Boost your Self-Esteem Month. Is it time to top up your levels? Impostor syndrome, procrastination, comparing yourself to others or self-criticism. The list is long. At some point in our lives we have all experienced obstacles that set us back or prevent us from moving...
So many times I hear the words, ‘I need more hours in the day’ or ‘I need to clone myself.’ I say it myself, but do we? What if we looked after ourselves in a way that our energy levels were continually topped up so that...
I had the pleasure of attending the Natural Materials Innovation Conference, a Chamber of Commerce event in October last year. A distant memory now! The event was fascinating and offered a real insight into some great Midlands companies making their mark in sustainable production and...
Yesterday evening when I switched off my computer I realised it was bin collection day on Tuesday and I had an idea. The little grey cells do still flex every once in a while to ignite a flicker of creativity. I felt a real urge...
It’s Sunday afternoon as I write this. I’m sitting in my conservatory, feet up, radio on and the sun teasing me from beyond the glass. It’s my birthday and I’m alone. I miss my beau, my friends and my parents. I have no furry friends...
February 2019 marks a humbling milestone for me, as it was in this same month, ten years ago, that I registered my business, Market Avenue Limited, with Companies House. Ten years as a business owner (smiles inwardly and silently says ‘wow’) … that’s some mean feat!...
Whether you’re looking to get to grips with social media or trying to stay on top of the latest digital marketing trends, finding the best sources of information can be a task in itself. You may even end up more confused than when you started! In...
The summer break, more festivals and another bank holiday - say hello (and give a sweaty high-five) to August! We love August - it's the height of summer and there's so much on. We've been very lucky with the sunshine these past few weeks, lets hope...
Have you been on to Instagram recently and noticed a little TV icon at the top of the page? Have you clicked to see what it is? For those of you whose answer is no, we’ve written this blog to explain all about IGTV -...
Feeling hot, hot, hot? Struggling to concentrate and come up with content ideas? Don't worry, we're here to help! With all these heatwaves, comes July. The second half of the year and the month the kids break up from school for the summer holidays! Do you...
In my previous post about those who suffer with Dyslexia, I briefly covered those things that can render some design work impossible for sufferers to read. I’m going to delve a little deeper into the topic in the hope that I can enlighten you further....
The weather has been getting hotter and hotter recently, which can only mean one thing - summer! Here at Market Avenue Ltd we're all very excited for June, as it brings with it festivals, holidays and not forgetting, Father's Day! Do you pay attention to National...
Time to reveal what you may have seen us building up to across social media recently… our #StaffordshireDay competition! We thought we'd spread the love throughout Staffordshire, and beyond, and have a little giveaway. The competition is only open for three days though, so click here to...
