How it started...
The B-Hive got in touch right at the very start. Brand new business. Big idea. They wanted to create a co-working space where local people and companies could come together, share a space, and feel part of something.
The challenge was simple enough — no one knew them yet. They had the office space ready to go, but as a new name in the area they needed a push to get noticed. Building relationships and trust in the local business community was high on the list, and marketing was the way to make that happen.
One of the first jobs was the branding. With nothing in place, they needed a look that would help them stand out but still feel welcoming. Something professional enough for established businesses, but not off-putting for freelancers or smaller teams.
Advertising came next. They wanted to be visible in the area — print, digital, whatever channels made sense. The aim was to get in front of the right people and make sure The B-Hive was on their radar from day one.
The journey so far...
Since those first conversations, the work with The B-Hive has grown in lots of different directions. One of the big steps was building their website. We used the Drupal framework so they’d have a content management system they could use themselves — add pages, swap out content, keep things fresh without waiting on us every time. It gave them the freedom to run with it.
Branding was another big focus early on. We pulled together a logo that felt clean and professional but still had that friendly edge they wanted. Once that was in place, it opened the door for other bits of design work, like adverts for local magazines. Those helped get The B-Hive noticed around town and showed people they were serious about being part of the business community.
Social media followed naturally. We put together imagery that worked well for targeted campaigns and still looked like “them.” We’ve kept an eye on those ads too, managing the campaigns so they reach the right people instead of just throwing money at clicks. It’s been a steady way of raising awareness and keeping the co-working spaces busy.
And then there’s the behind-the-scenes side — hosting the website, looking after the emails. Not the flashy stuff, but without it things grind to a halt. Keeping that ticking over means they can focus on the day-to-day of running the space.
Looking back, it’s been a mix of design, tech, and ongoing support. Nothing’s ever been a one-off job. It’s felt more like a partnership, growing bit by bit. And as The B-Hive continues to shape where they’re heading, we’re still right there with them, helping with whatever comes next.
What we've created for The B-Hive...
"Give the Dog a Bone made the whole process of creating our brand so easy. They designed a logo that perfectly captures what The B-Hive is about, built us a website that’s professional but still welcoming, and helped us get our social media set up in a way that actually works. The team really listened to what we wanted, came back with ideas that fit us perfectly, and were always on hand when we had questions. We’re over the moon with the results and have had so many positive comments already. We’d happily recommend Give the Dog a Bone to anyone looking for creative support."
