See recent news stories on how we have helped some organisations and what they thought of working with us.
| How can a cemetery diversify? | |
 | Marketing a cemetery may well seem slightly odd, but cemeteries all over the UK need to reach the community in more ways than providing burials. Space is filling up, but revenue is still needed for present and future survival of these sites. Kickstart worked with independent charity, York Cemetery Trust, a wonderful Victorian site. The Trust had already realised they needed to promote various aspects of the site, including its role as a community resource. Kickstart reasearched not only the burial market in York, but also the green, ecological and venue hire opportunities. A marketing plan was written bringing together all the ideas, culminating in a set of three bright and attractive leaflets, designed by Bivouac, offering the public three uses of the site: |
The cemetery is now rolling out the leaflets to appropriate locations in and around York, and is already feeling more confident about its image and its ability to attract visitors. | |
| "Kickstart offered everything we needed: expertise, resources, flexibility, energy, creativity, and - perhaps most importantly -'do-able' outcomes. We feel we can implement all of the elements in the marketing plan. It was easy - and inspiring - to work with Rebecca." Janet Eldred, Office Administrator, York Cemetery | |
| Growing a children's clothing retailer | |
 | Kickstart has been working with children's clothing retailer Twigs 4 Kids for the past 6 months. Go online for the perfect gift for your favourite kids, or if you live in the south west, pop along to a stall near you!
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| "Rebecca is a very enthusiastic person who strives to help you achieve your goals and objectives which has enabled my business to start and grow" Jo Branch, Founder, Twigs 4 Kids | |
| Getting an eco friendly launch in the news | |
 | The Good Earth company approached Kickstart to handle the media launch of their new eco product web site and Green guide to Harrogate. Kickstart wrote 2 different news releases aimed at the local and regional press and worked with Jane, the company founder, on appropriate photo shots to accompany it. We also helped out with the poster and invite design and different ways to attract journalist's attention, including taking home made cupcakes to them! Articles in the Yorkshire Post, Harrogate Advertiser, Darlington Times, Northern Echo and Ripon Gazette, an interview on Stray FM, coverage on Radio York and many local web sites using the story saw a vibrant launch. www.thegoodearthcompany.com sells tried and tested eco products and is packed with eco friendly advice on how to reduce, reuse and recycle. Take a look!
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"Kickstart was exactly what I needed. I had been mulling over the concept for The Good Earth Company for so long I had become stale and a bit muddled. Rebecca helped me gain clarity to get things across in an exciting and engaging way. Following the successful launch, I was pleased to land a half page article about the company in the Yorkshire Post and many orders on the site. I would highly recommend Rebecca at Kickstart; a new pair of eyes can work wonders in getting your message across in a fresh and exciting way." | |
| Bringing vibrant art workshops to the communities of York | |
 | Art and About are community artists who provide vibrant art workshops in York. The confidence and happiness of the older people, offenders and children they work with has been highly praised. |
"Rebecca has been invaluable to us in the advice and support she has given. She has helped us to focus and understand the message we need to get across and how to do this successfully. She is extremely flexible and a good listener. Working with her has been very easy and pleasurable and we now feel much more confident. Our web site design and content has exceeded our expectations and we feel it it reflects us as individuals and the care we have in our work. It is the best money we have spent on our business and recommend Kickstart to anyone wanting to boost their profile and make a successful business." Lynne Peacock, Director, Art and About | |
From the stories above you can see that Kickstart's clients are a diverse range of organisations including commercial businesses, start ups, social enterprises, community groups and charities.
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