It can be important to make a good impression. A memorable one. Think slobbish Y-fronts wearing…read moreSpike in the film Notting Hill. Think again. Martin Hopkins Partnership could have rebranded Spike, and they can help you create the right impression too. In business since 1985, this design company concentrates on providing 'quality, creativity, reliablity, combined with a sound marketing approach.' Services they offer include corporate identity, website design, annual reports, promotional and marketing literature, exhibition and packaging, brochures, catalogues, magazines and advertising. They also provide a service for any creative problem from direct marketing, packaging, exhibitions and a little bit of everything in between. Their design is photo-led and they also offer photo shoots and packages to clients. They deal with a wide variety of clients in the industrial, commercial, public and leisure sectors.

Screen One is, contrary to popular thought, not actually a clothes shop…read more They are in fact a printing shop, and a very humble printing shop at that. They've been in Bristol as long as most people have known, tucked away down Jamaica Street. The real gem about this place is its elusiveness. For many years I thought it has been derelict and shut down, only now realising you need to press the buzzer to get in. They enjoy their work coming from word of mouth, the traditional way. Their chosen medium for printing is clothing but they have the equipment and capabilities to print much more. Not known for being that responsive to the phone, the best bet is probably to pop in and talk face to face about what you want.

Screen One always looks closed from the outside. Windows are never usually open and it doesn't look…read morelike a very approachable place! However in this building lies some screen printing magic, run by two awfully nice guys. Yes, they are a screen printers, and popular ones at that; they have never advertised their services since they began but have a very steady flow of customers, which says something about the quality of their work and friendly professionalism. They source good quality tees, and they take their time discussing your exact needs for your print, and even invite you be there for the process itself so that you get to see how it is all done. Tip top printers, should you ever need some tees done.

Need a sign constructed? Staff at Vizual Impact will be happy to help you with the design you have…read morein mind in addition to the execution of said sign. Be it for a shop, van, car, boat or any other such object, this shop will work with your requests. Furthermore, if you're looking to replace your number plate, Vizual Impact operate an authorised 'while you wait' service. A friend of mine used this service and commented on the friendliness and efficiency of the staff here. You can also expect a professional standard of craftmanship.

Designing for both print and new media, this agency can help you with advertising, annual reports,…read morebrochures, corporate identity, exhibition stands, mailshots, direct mail, packaging design, business card CD-Roms, multi-media CD-Roms, self running 'Flash' presentations, websites, copywriting and public relations. The award-winning company is based in South Wales and has been trading for over 20 years. Many of their clients have remained loyal for over a decade thanks to their friendly can-do approach. Creative Solutions skilled, multidisciplinary team can also offer continuity of design across all forms of media. Clients include: British Telecom Cardiff County Council Cardiff Self Storage Careers Wales Easy Store Self Storage eCommerce Wales Hugh James Solicitors National Britannia Group Tesco Stores Welsh Dairies Other recent successes include The 3-Peak Challenge - these people are tough cookies.

The best website designers in the south west area (http://www.ojosolutions.com) ! They offer Search…read moreengine optimisation (http://www.ojosolutions.com/search-engine-optimisation) as well ! Definitely recommended!

Marketing without the Mystery Why SEO is a leading digital…read moremarketing company setup to cover the demand for the ever growing online marketing needs of both local and national businesses in the UK. Why SEO are search engine domination specialists, our team of highly skilled search engine optimisation strategists are kept fully up to date with the latest Google algorithms, enabling Why SEO to totally dominate the first page of the search engines leaving your competition nowhere to be found.

I worked with Andy for a while in 2010 and learnt a great deal from him about best practice in…read moremobile application development and marketing. Where MyOxygen really seems to excel are the systems and processes around mobile app development plus also things like SMS marketing, Shared Short Codes and QR couponing. They have excellent contacts around the world and can be used to provide pan European support for mobile campaigns. I am looking forward to working with them again soon..

E3 rolls off the tongue very easily, but remains rather enigmatic until you learn that the three…read moreE's stand for enhance, engage and enjoy. Based at Paintworks, E3 is one of the most recognised media agencies within the creative media village. It's essentially a medium sized full service digital agency with studios in Bristol and London and has earned itself a few accolades over the years. Most recently it scooped up the Digital Agency of the Year at the 2010 Marketing Industry Network Awards. E3 is also ranked 5th in Design Week's digital top 20 and more importantly Revolution magazine ranked E3 seventh overall in their 2008 Client Satisfaction Survey. Their comprehensive services include, digital brand development, websites, marketing and advertising, web 2.0 and user generated content sites (just like this one), audio, video, and stills photography, as well as various marketing applications for mobiles. Woah! Marketing Industry Network: www.marketingindustrynetwork.com/ Design Week: www.designweek.co.uk/