How to create a killer PR and communications strategy

In a world where organisations recognise that they can’t do everything themselves and must work with a wider range of partners and suppliers than ever before, PR and communication should be part of your top line business strategy. Stakeholder mapping To start developing your communication strategy, identify the groups of people your business interacts with… Continue reading How to create a killer PR and communications strategy

Showcase: What makes a great place to work?

As part of our work with Beaming, the business ISP, we have produced a short film exploring the characteristics of a great place to work. We spoke three small businesses that have been recognised with great workplace awards and published the film with a study showing the characteristics UK business leaders rate most highly. Check… Continue reading Showcase: What makes a great place to work?

How to get people talking about my business

When a single customer has the power to tell the world precisely what they think of your business, what people are saying about your service and product is increasingly important. But why is this the case? And how should you encourage this? Why is it important to get people talking? It goes without saying that… Continue reading How to get people talking about my business

My time at Roaring Mouse

In August 2018, Roaring Mouse was delighted to open the doors of its new Chesterfield office to Nathan Makalena, a journalism student from the University of Sheffield, who spent two weeks as our first ever summer intern. Here is Nathan’s warts and all review of  his time working at Roaring Mouse… My two main worries before… Continue reading My time at Roaring Mouse

10 things tech entrepreneurs told us about VC firms

We were recently invited to meet with a Venture Capital firm that wanted to boost its portfolio of early-stage European technology startups. One of the first things we do when responding to a brief is to put ourselves in the minds of that customer’s target audience, to understand more fully the challenges and issues they… Continue reading 10 things tech entrepreneurs told us about VC firms

Roaring Mouse named as top UK small business adviser

Roaring Mouse has been recognised as one of the top five small business PR advisers in the UK, as well as one of the UK’s top 50 small business advisers overall. Roaring Mouse was selected for this award by business organisation Enterprise Nation thanks to our work helping small businesses get a good start in life… Continue reading Roaring Mouse named as top UK small business adviser

What does the budget mean for small tech businesses?

We’ve just come back from the offices of Mitchells Accountants in Chesterfield, where James has taken part in a business discussion put on by the Derbyshire Times and Destination Chesterfield and today’s Budget. Now, the devil is always in the detail when it comes to Budgets, and it has to be said that the measures… Continue reading What does the budget mean for small tech businesses?

Championing Chesterfield

We are delighted to announce that Roaring Mouse has become an official Chesterfield Champion, joining a network of organisations supporting the development of the town’s economy.  Roaring Mouse has been based in Chesterfield since the start of 2016, when we moved into the Monkey Park Works facility in Brampton. It is a great location from… Continue reading Championing Chesterfield

Does your business lack a sense of purpose?

Your purpose is the glue that holds your business together. Here are some questions to help you articulate and communicate the core truth of your business.

Most entrepreneurs start a business with an inkling of the brand they wish to build, even if it only exists in their head and extends no further than a name and set of personal beliefs. These early stage businesses mean most to those that feel a sense of ownership over it. However, as they begin… Continue reading Does your business lack a sense of purpose?

High 5: a birthday update from Roaring Mouse

Roaring Mouse is five years old today. The extra admin associated with year end is upon us, but it is also a time for some reflection on what has been our best year yet. Roaring Mouse started trading on 1 October 2012 to provide progressive businesses with an edge in today’s increasingly digital media environment,… Continue reading High 5: a birthday update from Roaring Mouse