LAB NOTES

Our founder Laura Beauparlant shares behind the scenes, industry insights, inspiration on the entrepreneurial journey and powerful opinions pieces on branding and design. Enjoy your visit!

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The Power of Observation

“How did you break your femur?”

This late night question I was asked recently had me consider how keen observation has the power to transform your business and you branding.

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Reimagine Retirement

Retiring at 60 or 65 isn’t the only option these days. For many entrepreneurial types, the sentiment seems to be moving towards the idea of living life and enjoying the entire journey, not just waiting for the euphoric day to come when you can retire and never work again.

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The Redesigned Canadian Passport

Today on the blog, I voice my opinion on why I think this flawed new design for the Canadian Passport symbolizes a weak identity. I share a new perspective on what went wrong, who's to blame and where we go from here.

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Getting on the Map

Branding isn’t just for businesses – it’s also a powerful tool to put cities, regions, and countries on the map. In today’s blog post, I dig into the power of place branding and how when done right, it can create economic growth and development.

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Finding Connection Beyond Language

When I was a little girl, my grandmother from Denmark visited us. I only spoke English and she only spoke Danish so you’d think we would have a hard time communicating – and we did – with word. But, with nonverbal cues – we could communication beautifully.

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The Evolution of Success

Even the most successful businesses can become stagnant or lose their relevance over time. In this blog post, I'll explore 4 reasons why even thriving brands need to embrace rebranding to stay relevant, competitive, and successful.

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