Blog

June 10, 2025

Rebranding Checklist: Essential Steps to Ensure a Smooth Transition

Rebranding can be a pivotal moment for any business, breathing new life into an established brand or steering a company in a fresh direction. However, it's a multifaceted process that demands meticulous planning and execution. Missing even a seeming…

View more
June 3, 2025

Reverse Engineer Your Success: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hello everyone! In this blog post, I'm excited to delve deeper into a strategy that has significantly impacted my business and financial well-being: reverse engineering your success. As many of you know, I'm always looking for ways to streamline my …

View more
May 28, 2025

Standing Out in a Saturated Market: Lessons from So Pretty Balloons

In today's business landscape, standing out from the crowd can feel like an insurmountable challenge. With so many competitors vying for attention, how can you create a brand that resonates with customers and carves out its own unique space? This is…

View more
May 28, 2025

The Advantages of a Lean Business Model

In this post, we're diving deep into the concept of a lean business model and exploring why it might be the perfect fit for you. We'll discuss how keeping your business lean can lead to reduced overhead, manageable vehicle expenses, and smarter hiri…

View more
May 28, 2025

Pivoting Your Balloon Business: From Installations to Deliveries

In this blog post, we'll be exploring how Jam of Garden Place Balloons successfully navigated a significant shift in their business model. Initially focused on creating large, luxurious balloon installations, they transitioned to a delivery-focused …

View more
May 28, 2025

HiFloat Dos and Don'ts: Expert Tips for Perfect Balloon Displays

Welcome to a deep dive into the world of HiFloat! In this post, we're unpacking the secrets to achieving flawless, long-lasting balloon displays, straight from the source. We had the pleasure of speaking with Phillip, the COO and chemist at HiFloat,…

View more
May 6, 2025

UK Party Trends: What's Hot and What's Coming Back in Style

Ever wondered what's trending across the pond in the UK party scene? In this blog post, we're diving deep into the latest happenings, from popular event types and design styles to emerging fads and retro trends making a comeback. We're drawing insig…

View more
May 6, 2025

Retail Realities: Payments, Traffic, and Profit Margins

Welcome back to the blog! In this post, we're diving deep into the practical realities of running a retail business, drawing inspiration from a fascinating conversation I had with Dolly and Eddie of Delloons. They've recently expanded their balloon …

View more
May 6, 2025

Landing Large Installation Jobs: Tips from Confetti Castle

Welcome to another deep dive into the balloon business! In this blog post, we're expanding on the insights shared in our recent podcast episode, 292. Large installs and lots of events | Tiffany of Confetti Castle, featuring Tiffany from Confetti Cas…

View more
May 6, 2025

Major Expansion at TUFTEX: A Behind-the-Scenes Chat with Allison Will

In the first episode of 2025 on The Bright Balloon Podcast, Sara Meyer kicks off the year with a major guest: Allison Will, owner of TUFTEX Balloons. With big changes, product launches, and plans for global growth, TUFTEX is stepping into a bold new…

View more
April 30, 2025

Put Your Business on the Map (Literally)

Let’s play a quick game:Where’s the best place to hide a dead body?Answer: The second page of Google. Yup, it’s a joke—but also totally true. If your business isn’t showing up on the first page of Google, you’re…

View more
April 21, 2025

How I Use 17Hats to Automate My Balloon Business

Today I’m talking about one of the most impactful moves I’ve made in my business: adopting a CRM. That stands for Customer Relationship Management system, and the one I use is called 17Hats. If you’re not already using a CRM, this …

View more
April 15, 2025

3 Free Upgrades That Will Instantly Make Your Balloon Business Look More Professional

Three Free Upgrades You Can Make in Your Business Today If you're running a balloon business, chances are you’ve already invested a lot—your time, your creativity, your energy. But what if I told you there are three simple things you ca…

View more
April 12, 2025

3 Must-Have Elements for Your Instagram Bio: A Balloon Business Owner's Guide

When it comes to social media, especially Instagram, your bio is one of the most important parts of your profile. It’s the first thing people see when they visit your page and often determines whether they’ll engage with you or keep scro…

View more