TMV Investments, LLC, a leading investment firm specializing in the home service industry, is thrilled to announce its strategic investment in KickCharge Creative, a renowned branding agency known for its innovative approach to helping home service companies establish a strong market presence. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in the industry, as the two powerhouses combine their expertise and resources to expand product offerings and assist even more home service companies with their branding needs.
Original blog published on July 14, 2015 | Blog updated on June 16, 2023
Learn the Ins & Outs of Building a Mascot-Based Brand
When the logo for your home services business fails to stand out from the crowd, your company won’t get all of the attention it deserves. Many potential customers will simply look right past you and move on to a more promising option. A ho-hum logo also results in ho-hum vehicle wraps, … read more
Not sure what goes into designing the best truck wraps? Here are some tips.
Original blog published on March 25, 2012 | Blog updated December 12, 2022
The “secrets” to designing wow-worthy vehicle wraps aren’t really “secrets” anymore. At KickCharge, we’re not afraid to share the keys to success with anyone who will listen. Why, then, are there STILL so many ho-hum designs on the road? The answer is: There shouldn’t be because it’s not that difficult to create a simple, … read more
Original blog published March 24, 2015 | Blog updated September 16, 2022
Branding: It’s the name of the game for all contractors in saturated markets. What do you do to stand out rather than fit in? How quickly do you close sales or drive the needle forward in your particular slice of the market? What are your credentials? What are you doing to retain employees and recruit top talent?
In the marketing realm, we recognize that it often takes the perfect storm of qualities and opportunities to make your brand have impact. … read more
Original blog published March 17, 2015 | Blog updated August 15, 2022
Typical entrepreneurs are constantly in motion. They hustle swiftly, deliver quickly and fail fast—all necessary components of earning the winning ticket. However, it’s in their best interest to know a little more, deliver a little better and cushion their failures so they’re only minor setbacks instead of faceplants.
One of the biggest tripping points small business owners face is the outward perception of their businesses—the brand. … read more
Original blog published on March 26, 2015 | Blog updated on July 1, 2022
Truck Wraps: How to Make Them Count
When you’re out driving around, do you ever ask yourself: Why is the concept of designing a simple, easy-to-read message on a truck wrap so difficult to understand? Maybe it’s just us asking that question. Either way, it’s unfortunate that most companies with service vehicles try to cram as much information on their vehicle wrap designs as possible. … read more
Original blog published on February 26, 2015 | Blog updated on June 9, 2022
While most small business owners realize they need to follow smart marketing practices, they’re at a loss for exactly what those practices are. We’re thrilled that many of them turn to KickCharge Creative for help. Our New Jersey-based marketing agency loves providing advice and guidance that help get small businesses’ marketing priorities in order. Here are just 10 useful tips:
Make Sure You Fully Understand Your Market. … read more
Original blog published on Aug. 20, 2012 | Blog updated on Feb. 12, 2021
Discover If Your Brand Is Holding Your Business Back!
Is nostalgia, “nephew art” or a lack of brand standards holding your business back from reaching its maximum potential? It’s time to find out!
Having worked with several hundred small businesses on their brand development, our team at KickCharge Creative has seen our fair share of branding problems. Unfortunately, many of these problems can’t be salvaged with just a few tweaks. … read more
Agency Owner Reflects on Responsibility to Clients
As the owner or manager of a small business, we know that entrusting a vendor to help your company succeed is a serious decision. Investing your hard-earned savings and relying on an outsider to rebrand or market the business you’ve built can be scary. You’ve probably made sacrifices to be able to afford it. And you likely feel uncertain about how to choose the agency that’s best for you. … read more
Team’s Milestone is Catalyst for Future Growth
More than two years after we broke ground in the middle of a Warren County cornfield, we’ve finally moved into our new building. I first was inspired to build our own space about seven or eight years ago. It has been quite a journey with lots of highs, lows and doubts along the way.
I started this agency over 22 years ago, and 10 years ago I was still working in my basement. … read more