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Nicole Ford & Co. was founded to help small businesses do more than grow – to connect, build trust, and protect their legacy. Since 2013, our team has combined more than 25 years of experience in journalism, marketing, and the public sector to deliver evidence-based storytelling and strategic communications.

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Unlocking Success: How Hiring a Project Manager or Event Coordinator Transforms Small Business Events

Small businesses often face the challenge of juggling multiple tasks with limited resources. When it comes to organizing events, this juggling act can become overwhelming. Hiring a project manager or event coordinator can change the game by reducing stress and making the entire process smoother. These professionals bring expertise in planning, budgeting, and logistics, allowing small business owners to focus on what they do best: running their business. !Eye-level view of a w

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Beyond the Press Release: Why EverySmall Business Needs a Media Kit

You've planned your event. You've invited members of the media. A few journalists have even confirmed they'll attend. Now what? Many small business owners assume their work is done once the press release is sent. While a well-written press release is important, it's only one piece of your media strategy. Think about it from the journalist's perspective. What information will they need to write an engaging story that attracts your next customer, highlights your newest product,

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From Chaos to Control: How StrategicCommunication Shapes Crisis Outcomes

In today's fast-paced and hyperconnected environment, a crisis can emerge without warning and escalate within minutes. Whether the issue stems from an operational failure, leadership controversy, cybersecurity breach, workplace incident, or reputational challenge, organizations are often forced to respond under intense scrutiny from employees, customers, media outlets, regulators, and the public. While leaders frequently focus on resolving the underlying problem, they sometim

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FAQ

This is a hard question many small businesses avoid and are afraid to ask. Entrepreneurs often want media attention but lack a clear roadmap for achieving it or knowing when outside help is needed. A good time to partner with an PR agency is always before you need them. A communications practitioner is here to help you build relationships and trust. So try to avoid hiring a PR agency – just to put out fires, and invite them to the table during the planning stage (for best results).

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