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The Case for Humanising Your Brand Online- And the Evidence That It Actually Works

By Yellow Tuxedo | April 30, 2026

We’re going to say something that might ruffle a few feathers in the marketing world. The advice you’ve been given about “speaking directly to your ideal client” and “addressing their pain points and desires” the stuff every marketing guru and business coach has been telling you for the last decade? In 2026, it’s not enough.…

Emily and Alan from Yellow Tuxedo — online visibility specialists not a digital marketing agency

Why We’re Not a Digital Marketing Agency. And Why That Matters for Your Business.

By Yellow Tuxedo | April 29, 2026

Let’s get something straight right from the start. We are not a digital marketing agency. We never have been. We never will be. And if you’ve landed here after a frustrating experience with one — or three, or five — we completely understand. Pull up a chair. This one’s for you. The problem with the…

Emily and Alan from Yellow Tuxedo explaining what joined-up online visibility means for growing businesses

What Joined-Up Online Visibility Actually Means-And Why Most Businesses Are Getting It Wrong

By Yellow Tuxedo | April 29, 2026

If you ask ten different people what “online visibility” means you’ll get ten different answers. Some will say SEO. Some will say social media. Some will say having a good website. A few will mention Google Ads. Someone will definitely mention TikTok whether it’s relevant or not. And here’s the thing. They’re all partly right.…

Yellow Tuxedo reviewing a small business website that isn't generating traffic or enquiries

Is Your Website Actually Working? 5 Signs It’s Quietly Losing You Customers

By Yellow Tuxedo | April 28, 2026

Let’s have an honest conversation about your website. Not the one where you tell us it’s fine. The real one. Because here’s what we’ve noticed after years of running Online Visibility Audits for small businesses and growing SMEs: almost everyone thinks their website is doing its job. And almost everyone is at least partially wrong.…

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Why Your Business Isn’t Showing Up on Google- And It’s Not What You Think

By Yellow Tuxedo | April 27, 2026

You’ve Googled yourself, haven’t you. Go on. Admit it. We all do it. And if the experience left you quietly muttering something unrepeatable at your screen, you’re in very good company. Because one of the most common things we hear from business owners is some version of this: “I know we’re good at what we…

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Why The Digital Circus Traded WordPress for  Heartbeat: A Story of Growth, Grit, and Human Connection

By Yellow Tuxedo | April 13, 2026

If you’ve been following Yellow Tuxedo for a while, you know we’re not fans of fluff. We’re about online visibility, being brave, and, most importantly, being human in a digital world. For a long time, the “backstage” of our membership, The Digital Circus, lived on the back end of our WordPress website. It was our…

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Why Time Away is a Business Strategy (Not Just a Luxury)

By Yellow Tuxedo | March 24, 2026

There is a massive misconception in the small business world that stepping away from your desk means you are taking your foot off the gas. We tell ourselves that to be successful, we have to be constantly “on” grinding through the to-do list, answering every email instantly, and permanently existing in the weeds of our…

Stop “Networking” & Start Connecting: Build a Real Community

By Alan Braithwaite | February 26, 2026

If your business shut down tomorrow, who would you still talk to? Discover why building a real business community beats superficial B2B networking every time.

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New Answers Can’t Be Found in Old Comfort Zones

By Yellow Tuxedo | February 13, 2026

Einstein was right: you can’t solve a problem in the environment that created it. Here is why changing your view to the Atlas Mountains might change your business.

time and space business retreat

Am I “Big” Enough for a Business Retreat? (Spoiler: Yes)

By Yellow Tuxedo | February 12, 2026

Imagine the scene: You walk into a room of 24 business owners. You immediately assume everyone else has a 7-figure turnover, a perfect team, and a coherent 5-year plan. Meanwhile, you feel like a total mess. This is the number one fear that stops people from booking experiences like Time and Space Morocco. We hear…

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The Joy of Sitting Around the Table with 20 People Who Used to be Strangers

By Yellow Tuxedo | February 11, 2026

Let’s be honest. The idea of “networking” is usually terrifying. You walk into a room of strangers, holding a lukewarm coffee, desperately trying to think of something smart to say about your turnover or your funnel. It feels forced. It feels draining. So, when we tell people we are taking a group of business owners…

Morocco business retreat. views of the Atlas Mountains and the Sahara desert

Why Your Business Needs an MOT (And Why It’s Okay to Spend the Money)

By Yellow Tuxedo | February 11, 2026

Struggling to justify the cost of a business retreat? Here is why taking time out isn’t a “holiday”it’s essential maintenance for the business engine.