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On the line
Testimonials and recommendations are a great way to showcase your tried-and-tested skills and experience as well as boost your credibility and reputation; because the people making them are willing to put theirs on the line to support you. One of our clients recently took the time to write a little something about our work with…Read article
Team work
We have a great portfolio of clients at You Do Better, ranging from plant hire companies to dental practices and insurance brokers to sports clubs, as well as number of partnerships and collaborations. One of our favourites is Worcester Web Studio, what a lovely, happy and talented team we are! Take a look at their team…Read article
Are millennials goldfish or trailblazers?
The Independent recently reported that teenagers are spending 12 hours a day online swiping through social media, without looking at a single piece of content for more than a few seconds. This is important news for brands marketing to Generation Z and younger, as their attention span gets smaller, so does the need for brands marketing material….Read article
My first blog
My name is Ellie McCormick and I am 17 years old. I was given the opportunity to be a Summer Intern at local firm You Do Better, which is a PR and Communications agency in the Worcestershire area. It is run by Ruby Edwards, along with a small freelance team of aspiring professionals, who manage…Read article
Wednesday Club showcase
I’m happily involved with the wonderful Wednesday Club and so pleased they’re hosting the next networking event at The Elms in Abberley on 12th September in aid of Funny Blood as well as showcasing many other local charities and good causes across Worcestershire. If you’re interested in attending, exhibiting or donating a raffle prize then please take…Read article
Competition vs Collaboration
With the World Cup less than a week from concluding and Wimbledon mania well underway, this month really is one of serious competition. The whole country has united over England getting into the semi finals for the first time since 1990 and the collective support is definitely something to be admired. When it comes to…Read article
The road to Wimbledon
We’re really thrilled to be involved with Pershore Tennis Centre, managing their Media and Communications. We happily wrote the initial nomination for Bradley Smith, an inspiring young man whose volunteering and support of the younger members sent him on the road to Wimbledon! Check out the full article on LinkedIn.Read article
Worcester networks
Networking is a valuable asset to many businesses and we enjoy joining a number of local groups to meet and chat with local, like-minded people, learning about their company and sharing stories about ours. We joined the ladies who lunch from The Wednesday Club at The Worcester Porcelain Works this week, with food and…Read article
Enterprise Advisor
Great to see so many people supporting local education via the Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership. The local LEP has Enterprise Advisors in place to support Worcestershire’s Careers and Enterprise Programme. Since 2012, the Worcestershire LEP has specifically focussed on and developed many delivery mechanisms to create workforce for the future. The activities have been focussed around…Read article
Welcome to the team
Please wish a warm welcome and happy birthday to Ellie McCormick, who joins the You Do Better team as a summer intern! Ellie will gain valuable work experience as well as support from Ruby Edwards and associates at our busy business. Welcome and happy 17th birthday Ellie!Read article
Vale of Evesham
Networking is a key element to business, especially if your target market is a local one. The team at You Do Better are active in various networking groups, including The Wednesday Club, The Vale Business Forum and VECTA. Ruby met up with the team at VECTA, as well as clients, on board…Read article
Festival of Business 2018
We’re happy to be signed up! You Do Better is a #WorcestershireHourPartner and the team will be supporting WorcestershireHour at The fifth Annual Festival of Business on 14th September Chateau Impney HotelRead article