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Skills Growth is the Answer to The Talent Challenge In 2023, businesses need to offer employees fulfilling work and provide them with opportunities to learn and grow within the workplace. This year, employers are going to have to address the missing pieces in these skillsets: Technology Human skills Companies Must

Defining Your Brand It is important to understand that branding stretches beyond just a logo or tagline. Branding is the identity of your business and how customers recognize and differentiate you from the competition. Begin developing your brand by answering the following questions: What do you stand for? What values

1. Establishes Brand Identity All businesses must establish their brand identity to be successful. Creating a memorable and recognizable presence within the industry is crucial for setting yourself apart from the competition. Without graphic design, it will be challenging to build this brand identity. Some design elements to include in

Uplift Their Community Brands need to show up for the communities they are promoting to support. For example, many members of the LGBTQ+ community feel disdain towards brands and companies that show up during PRIDE month but do not take any further steps to show their support to the community

Define Your Target Audience It is important to truly understand who your target audience is so you can create a branding strategy uniquely for them. Understanding what they like and don’t like, their goals, and values are essential so you can create content that resonates with them. Identify Your Unique

Emotional Marketing Strategies It is important for businesses to tap into emotional marketing because it can lead to stronger customer relationships and hopefully lengthen the customer’s lifetime value. As a result, more and more customers are beginning to implement emotional marketing into their advertising campaigns to create stronger connections with

Add Your Heading Text HereSocial Media as a Customer Service Tool Businesses should be using social media as a customer service tool. Direct messages are a great and effective way to communicate with your customers. Consumers today expect more from brands, including the expectation of brands to communicate and be

Websites Make Your Freelance Business Look Professional Creating a personal website makes you stand out from the competition more than any resume could. Launching a website on your own shows that you went above and beyond to stand out. Try to customize your website as much as possible, so you

AI Technology Businesses are consistently searching for faster ways to produce better services, especially as consumers’ expectations for personalized elements increase. Consider adopting AI-based tools to help manage all customer interactions. Implementing AI technology to help remain consistent in your communication with your customers is a great way to save

The Rising Importance of Authenticity in Marketing Authenticity can be what makes or breaks a brand in today’s market. Studies show that Millenials and Gen Z prefer brands and companies that are authentic and real rather than those that seem perfectly put together. Here are three questions for businesses to

Consistency in Design It is crucial that your product packaging is consistent with your branding. This consistency includes color, font choice, images, and all the other pieces that work into your branding. In addition, it is important that your customer can see your product on the shelf and recognize it

Read Customer Feedback It is crucial to have a strong understanding of what your customers and potential customers think of your product. Having your finger on the pulse of how your customers see your product, design, and features is important. By collecting this data, you will be able to improve

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Tom Foerstel : Founder & President

Tom Foerstel

Founder & President

Growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area in the 60’s, Tom developed a strong desire to create positive change for people and planet.

 

He went on to pursue his passion for art and design at Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California, and worked for design firms in Southern California before moving to Boise, Idaho in the early 80’s. Foerstel Design opened its doors in 1985. Since its inception, the firm has cultivated a bold, happy, forward-looking team focussed on creating distinct and effective work on behalf of their clients.

 

An integral part of Tom’s philosophy is giving back to the community in which he lives — a company cornerstone that drives Foerstel’s long history of providing pro-bono services to local non-profit humanitarian and arts programs.

 

One of Tom’s proudest personal achievements is his ability to say Supercalifragilisticexpyalidocious backwards.