Every year, around this time, we start thinking about what's next... how we plan our time and our business for the year ahead.
A couple of years ago, we created a simple weekly planner — a square, ring-bound notebook that quietly helps you stay focused and organised week by week. We originally created them as a thank-you gift for our own clients… but they’ve since taken on a life of their own!
Several of our clients are now requesting their own branded versions — thoughtful, useful notebooks that sit on their customers’ desks all year long, subtly keeping their brand front of mind. Here’s what one of our clients, Andrew Upton of Beacon Advice, said:
“I’ve had one of Steve’s weekly planners sitting on my desk for the last year, and I’ve used it every day! The format of a weekly diary page and a notes page is perfect for my needs each week. I’ve found it of such benefit that I thought it would be a great marketing piece for my own business, so I have had Steve create my own branded version. It will keep my business name in front of my clients for the next twelve months and keep me front of mind when they think I could help them, a relative, friend or neighbour. A very cost-effective annual marketing project!”
That’s exactly the point — it’s not just a notebook; it’s a marketing tool that works quietly in the background. Something your customers genuinely use, that reminds them of you every single week of the year.
We’ve now created these planners for several clients — each one tailored to their brand colours and logo, with space for notes, goals, or whatever fits their audience best. A simple, smart and surprisingly affordable way to keep your name in front of people. We also do an undated version which can be used at any point throughout the year - perfect for ongoing marketing promotions!
So, as the year starts to wind down, perhaps it’s time to think ahead. What small, useful thing could you share with your customers that keeps your brand visible and valuable all year long? If a branded planner sounds like a good fit, we’d be happy to help you create your own version.
There’s still time to get yours ready for 2026... Let’s talk!
