# BlackBean | Industrial Marketing
BlackBean | Industrial Marketing Reviews (13), Pricing, Services & Verified Ratings

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**Bolt-on marketing performance**
**Simplifying the Complexity of Industrial Marketing** \- That's our M.O. at BlackBean.

As a full-service B2B marketing firm, we turn the gears of industry by streamlining communication for our clients. From supply chain to the bottom line, we expertly navigate the inner workings of your business to deliver targeted, results-driven campaigns.

Our team of seasoned marketing technicians is equipped with the latest tools and techniques to help you reach new heights in efficiency and growth.

So don't get bogged down by the mechanics of marketing, let us handle it, and watch your business run smoother than a well-oiled machine.

## Company Information
- Minimum project size: $10,000+
- Hourly rate: $100 - $149
- Number of employees: 2 - 9
- 1 Locations:
  - Kelowna, Canada (Headquarters)

- Founded in 2016



## Services, Focus Areas, Industries, and Clients

### Service Lines

- 35% Marketing Strategy

- 25% Web Development

- 15% Branding

- 15% Search Engine Optimization

- 10% Low/No Code Development


### Focus Areas

- Frameworks and CMS:
    - 100% React

- CMS Focus:
    - 100% WordPress CMS

- Application Platforms:
    - 90% Other app platform
    - 10% Linux server

- Branding Focus:
    - 40% Brand messaging
    - 40% Brand strategy
    - 20% Corporate identity

- Programming & Scripting:
    - 40% JavaScript
    - 40% Typescript
    - 10% PHP
    - 10% Ruby

- SEO Focus:
    - 35% On site optimization
    - 25% Content development
    - 25% Technical SEO
    - 15% Mobile optimization

- No Code Development:
    - 10% Adalo
    - 10% Airslate
    - 10% Appy Pie
    - 10% Bryter
    - 10% Bubble
    - 10% Nutshell
    - 10% Thunkable
    - 10% WEM
    - 10% Webflow
    - 10% Xano

- Low Code Development:
    - 10% Appian
    - 10% Creatio
    - 10% Genexus
    - 10% KISSFLOW
    - 10% Mendix
    - 10% OutSystems
    - 10% Quixy
    - 10% Salesforce Lightning
    - 10% Visual Lansa
    - 10% Zoho Creator


### Industries

- 5% Energy & natural resources

- 15% Other industries

- 5% Utilities

- 5% Government

- 70% Manufacturing


### Clients

- 70% Small Business (<$10M)

- 30% Midmarket ($10M - $1B)


## Pricing Snapshot

Average rating for cost based on this provider's reviews: 4.7 out of 5


**What Clients Have Said** *(This summary is based on verified Clutch reviews.)*:

BlackBean | Industrial Marketing offers competitive pricing, with project costs ranging from $1,500 to $50,000, depending on the scope. Clients appreciate the overall value for cost, citing high-quality deliverables and effective communication throughout their engagements.


**Most Common Project Size**: Less than $10,000 based on 13 reviews
*(Pricing information for this provider is based on reviews where the project size was available.)*

### Pricing by Service

- Web Design: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 4 reviews

- Web Development: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 4 reviews

- Advertising: Less than $10,000 based on 3 reviews

- Branding: Less than $10,000 based on 3 reviews

- Other Design: Less than $10,000 based on 2 reviews

- Other Digital Marketing: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 2 reviews

- Email Marketing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review

- Graphic Design: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review

- Marketing Strategy: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review

- Pay Per Click: $10,000 to $49,000 based on 1 review

- Search Engine Optimization: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review

- Social Media Marketing: $50,000 to $199,999 based on 1 review


### Packages Offered

- Branding Packages — starting at $2,900/total


## Reviews

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### BlackBean | Industrial Marketing Review Insights

Overall Review Rating: 4.9
- Quality: 4.9
- Schedule: 4.8
- Cost: 4.7
- Willing to Refer: 5.0



### Top Mentions

- Professional (7 mentions)

- Communicative (6 mentions)

- Easy to work with (3 mentions)

- High-quality work (3 mentions)

- Accessible (2 mentions)

- Great team (2 mentions)

- Knowledgeable (2 mentions)

- Proactive (2 mentions)

- Timely (2 mentions)

- Accommodating (1 mentions)

- Attentive (1 mentions)

- Collaborative (1 mentions)

- Creative (1 mentions)

- Exceeds expectations (1 mentions)

- Flexible (1 mentions)

- Hard working (1 mentions)

- Personable (1 mentions)

- Results-oriented (1 mentions)

- Transparent (1 mentions)

- Well-organized projects (1 mentions)



### Review Highlights

**Minor Technical Communication Challenges**
There were some instances of miscommunication that led to technical challenges, but these were resolved professionally, indicating an area for improvement in initial coordination.

**Customer-Centric Approach**
The team at BlackBean is noted for their customer-focused approach, making clients feel valued and understood. They listen to client needs and provide thoughtful, tailored recommendations.

**Comprehensive Branding Solutions**
BlackBean provides comprehensive branding services, from logo and visual identity creation to marketing collateral, helping clients establish a strong market presence.

**Strong Industry Expertise**
BlackBean | Industrial Marketing is praised for its industry expertise across various domains, including machinery, nonprofit, and healthcare. Clients appreciate their ability to understand specific industry needs and deliver tailored solutions.

**Confusing Digital Application Usage**
One client noted confusion due to the large number of digital applications used by BlackBean, suggesting a need for clearer guidance or consolidation of tools.

**High-Quality Design Work**
BlackBean is recognized for delivering high-quality, creative, and visually appealing design work. Clients are impressed with their innovative approach to branding, web design, and marketing materials.

**Quick Resolution of Issues**
While there were minor technical issues reported, such as with contact forms, BlackBean swiftly addressed and resolved them, demonstrating their commitment to client satisfaction.

**Successful SEO and PPC Strategies**
Clients report significant improvements in website traffic and engagement due to BlackBean's effective SEO and PPC strategies. Their work has led to increased brand visibility and market presence.

**Impressive Creative Input**
Clients value BlackBean's creative input and ability to integrate client preferences with their own expertise, resulting in designs that exceed expectations.

**Effective Communication**
Clients consistently highlight BlackBean's excellent communication skills. They are described as responsive, available, and clear, making the collaboration process seamless and enjoyable.


### BlackBean | Industrial Marketing Reviews


#### Web Dev, Ads & SEO for Machinery Manufacturer
**The Project**
- Services: Advertising, Branding, Email Marketing, Graphic Design, Marketing Strategy, Search Engine Optimization, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Web Development
- Project size: $50,000 to $199,999
- Project length: Feb. 2022 - Feb. 2023

**Project Summary**: BlackBean | Industrial Marketing designed and developed a website for a machinery manufacturer. The team was also responsible for SEO, brand strategy, print and display ads, and social media consultation.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 4.5
- Cost: 4.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Business Development Manager, Altec Integrated Solutions
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 51-200 Employees
- Review Type: Online Review
- Verified

**The Review** — Mar 7, 2023

**Feedback Summary**: BlackBean | Industrial Marketing completed a redesign of the client's website and automated key marketing tools. The team was professional and creative in their approach, attentive, and supplied the client with an open communication style that made for easy and enjoyable interactions. 
""They were attentive, responsive, and well-organized." "

**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and position.

I am the Business Development Manager of Altec Integrated Solutions

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

Altec designs and manufactures precision machinery and automation for a variety of industries.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What specific goals or objectives did you hire BlackBean | Industrial Marketing to accomplish?

Website Development
	SEO Strategy
	PR, Print and Display Ads


**SOLUTION**
How did you find BlackBean | Industrial Marketing?

Online Search

Why did you select BlackBean | Industrial Marketing over others?

High ratings
	Great culture fit
	Company values aligned
What was the size of BlackBean | Industrial Marketing’s team?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

Website Strategy
	Development Brand Research
	Consultation Search Engine Optimization PR Consultation Paid Search Print
	Display Marketing Sales Enablement Trade Show Marketing
	Design Marketing Automation Social Media Consultation


**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Complete redesign of the company website
	Refresh of company promotional material
	Increased social media engagement
	Automation of key marketing tools
	Successful trade show campaign
	new print & display ads
Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

They were attentive, responsive, and well-organized. The Blackbean team has an open communication style that made our engagement easy and I looked forward to our interactions.

What was your primary form of communication with BlackBean | Industrial Marketing?

Virtual Meeting

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

They were professional in their approach to our marketing needs and responded to all our requests with a welcomed out-of-the-box perspective. They are a talented group that we serendipitously found online and I am glad we did.

Are there any areas for improvement or something BlackBean | Industrial Marketing could have done differently?

There are a large number of separate digital applications they use to deploy their solutions; a number of them caused confusion for members of our organization.


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#### Web Overhaul for Nonprofit Organization
**The Project**
- Services: Web Design, Web Development
- Project size: $10,000 to $49,999
- Project length: July - Oct. 2021

**Project Summary**: A nonprofit organization hired BlackBean | Industrial Marketing for web design and development services. They overhauled the client's site that reflects their brand and made it modern-looking.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 4.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Communications & Marketing Lead, The Skills Centre
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Online Review
- Verified

**The Review** — Jan 14, 2022

**Feedback Summary**: Thanks to BlackBean | Industrial Marketing, the client's both internal and external stakeholders, as well as the end clients' liked their new site. Availability and transparency were some of the key factors that helped execute the project successfully. The client was satisfied with the end results.
""Their focus on making it a fast loading and efficient site was very impressive.""

**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the communications & marketing lead at the Skills Centre, a nonprofit in Trail, BC, that provides skills training, employment services and poverty reduction programming in the region.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
For what projects/services did your company hire BlackBean | Industrial Marketing?

Our website needed a complete overhaul to make it relevant to our work and user friendly for our clients. We wanted something efficient, modern, fast loading, mobile friendly, and most importantly, a site that reflected the diversity in our community, in our staff, and in the programs and services we offer to help people gain the skills they need to find the jobs they want. Our analytics on our old site were lacking, and we really didn't know who was using it our how. It was time to tell our story in a different way.

**SOLUTION**
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

Blackbean responded to our Request for Proposals, and was one of the few companies that requested a meeting to go over some of the details of what we were looking to achieve. I've worked with agencies before, and I really wanted a small agency that would value us as a client. After another meeting when they were on our shortlist, we knew they were the company that would respond to our needs.

Describe the project in detail and walk through the stages of the project.

We had an idea of what we wanted our new site to look like; we didn't know how to get there. We showed Blackbean some samples of the things we liked, they suggested a few features that were better, then they shared their vision of what they could build for us. They did the research to show us the strengths and weaknesses of our existing site, and where and how we were getting traffic.

After they shared their vision board, we fine tuned the details, and they got to work. We had regular meetings to go over progress and questions, and they were very good at explaining why they recommended the features they did. This was all done virtually, and they were always available when we needed them and used technology that made it easy to view and comment on their progress.

How many resources from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

We met with four of their staff initially, including the CEO, and worked primarily with two of their staff who walked us through the benefits of each of features and changes they were making.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Everyone, staff, board members, delivery partners, clients & potential clients has told us how much they like the new site! We set out a vision of what we wanted and hoped that they would 'wow' us with their work. They definitely did!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

They were always available, kept us in the loop, discussed changes and options thoroughly, and stayed out of the way and did their work on time. It was a good working relationship, and we never worried about what they were doing or when they would report back to us. Definitely two thumbs up.

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Right from their response to our RFP, they demonstrated an understanding of who we are and what we are trying to achieve and how our website is a tool to do that. They showed us information we didn't know, suggested things to include and to remove from the new site, and made it very user friendly for us working on the back end as well as for our clients using the new site. Their focus on making it a fast loading and efficient site was very impressive.

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

Is it rare to say that no, everything went really well, and I can't think of anything I'd do differently?


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#### Web Redesign for Winery Tour
**The Project**
- Services: Web Development
- Project size: Less than $10,000
- Project length: May - July 2021

**Project Summary**: BlackBean | Industrial Marketing was hired to improve a winery tour's website. The redesign was expected to ensure strong exposure in the client's saturated market.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
CEO, Experience Wine Tours
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 1-10 Employees
- Review Type: Online Review
- Verified

**The Review** — Oct 8, 2021

**Feedback Summary**: BlackBean | Industrial Marketing produced a clean, easy-to-use UI that focused on organic SEO. The vendor was easy to work with throughout the process, despite experiencing scheduling issues due to the client's business. Their communication was also described as amazing.
""They were very easy to work with throughout the process and appreciated the fact that we were busy.""

**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your position there.

I’m the co-founder of Experience Wine Tours. A boutique wine tour business that services the Okanagan and Similkameen Valleys.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
For what projects/services did your company hire BlackBean | Industrial Marketing, and what were your goals?

We wanted to refresh our website. It had been built approximately 5 years prior and was in need of an update. As a small family run business, we wanted to make sure we chose a company with a team that could help us streamline our business service while ensuring strong exposure in a saturated market.

**SOLUTION**
How did you select this vendor and what were the deciding factors?

We searched online and asked friends for recommendations. A friend suggested Black Bean. We interviewed several agencies but, after talking with Laura, we knew that Black Bean would be the right fit for us. She seemed extremely knowledgeable, professional and after reviewing their body of work, we felt it was an easy decision.

Describe the scope of work in detail, including the project steps, key deliverables, and technologies used.

We had a discovery meeting. We discussed our brand and objectives for the website. We were sent detailed wire frames. The process was seamless.

How many people from the vendor's team worked with you, and what were their positions?

3 people. Laura (the owner), Hope (the project manager) and Dana (the developer).

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
Can you share any measurable outcomes of the project or general feedback about the deliverables?

We wanted to have a clean, easy to use interface with beautiful visuals for our guests. We also wanted to focus on organic SEO.

Describe their project management style, including communication tools and timeliness.

It was very direct. They asked how we would prefer to communicate and proceeded that way. They were very easy to work with throughout the process and appreciated the fact that we were busy. They managed to keep us on task without being militant. That was no easy feat considering our tight timeline!

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?

Their communication was amazing. They were just so easy to work with!

Are there any areas for improvement or something they could have done differently?

When we first launched, there were some minor issues with the contact form but they were quickly resolved!


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#### Branding for Medicinal Cannabis Company
**The Project**
- Services: Branding
- Project size: Less than $10,000
- Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing

**Project Summary**: BlackBean developed the visual identity for a company and created a website and marketing materials based on that identity. They also generated auxiliary properties including presentation decks.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
CEO, Aureum A/S
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — Aug 26, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: The client praises BlackBean for their ability to integrate different preferences into final designs. They also highlight BlackBean’s transparent project management and ability to adapt quickly without sacrificing timeline adherence. Customers can expect a creative and fast-paced partner.
""I like their creative input and speed of execution."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the CEO of Aureum A/S. It’s a medicinal cannabis company based in Denmark. We’re a startup and building a factory for the manufacturing of cannabis extract on the European market.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

We needed to create a visual profile and logo for the company and translate it into marketing materials, a website, and visual organization.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

We discussed the visual appearance of the company, including colors, the signal we wanted to send to stakeholders, and the story we wanted to tell, etc. They made drafts until I was satisfied with the visual identity and then created the website. I wrote the content, guiding the aesthetics. They made suggestions to make it more dynamic.

Additionally, they provided support for presentation layouts. I created the content and they made the visual presentation based on that.

What is the team composition?

Laura (Creative Director) is my main contact. She delegates tasks to her team.

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

They were referred by a colleague. I met with Laura to discuss the project, and we decided to work together.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $10,000 CAD (approximately $8,000).

What is the status of this engagement?

We began working with them around May 2019, and it’s ongoing.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

I felt like my ideas were shown in the layout, but they contributed their ideas and honest feedback too. It was a great experience.

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

They are very structured and responsive with high transparency. They also make adjustments easily when necessary and execute within the timeframe.

What did you find most impressive about them?

I like their creative input and speed of execution.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I wouldn’t say so.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

Be open for input, and make space for a creative process. Listen to their feedback, don’t just tell them what you think you need.


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#### Branding for New Medical Aesthetics Clinic
**The Project**
- Services: Branding
- Project size: Less than $10,000
- Project length: Feb. - June 2020

**Project Summary**: BlackBean helped an aesthetic medical clinic solidify their brand. After multiple workshops to discuss direction, they delivered a brand book that included logos, fonts, colors, and some marketing materials.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 4.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
CEO, Omorfia Medical Aesthetics 
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 1-10 Employees
- Review Type: Online Review
- Verified

**The Review** — Aug 11, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: Internal stakeholders were excited by the new branding and anticipated a successful company launch. Beyond branding, BlackBean went the extra mile to support the clinic on social media. The team adapted well to in-house scheduling challenges, and everyone was approachable with their recommendations.
""Any suggestions they provide me, I know I can rely on to be above average and easy to work with."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your position there.

I am a surgeon who is the owner and CEO of Omorfia Medical Inc, with an online presence and a clinic located in Kelowna, BC. Omorfia specializes in injectables aesthetics (botox and fillers), skin cancer, lesion removal and skin care and protection.

At Omorfia we pride ourselves on the fact that the non- surgical treatments are provided at the hand and under the care of a surgeon, rather than an injector on her behalf.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
For what projects/services did your company hire BlackBean?

I hired BlackBean initially to help me improve my branding concept. As a physician trained under a public health system, we are very well trained in what we do, but certainly not given much coaching in terms of marketing, branding and consumer interested. BlackBean brought me to the next level.

What were your goals for this project?

My goals were to solidify my brand, reflect my image and my intention, as well as make an impact in the local market.

**SOLUTION**
How did you select this vendor?

BlackBean came highly recommended by two other local small businesses. I spend time with the team leader and owner Laura, and felt that she was interested in what I had to say and really listened to understand before providing any ideas or forcing me to make a commitment.

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Their process started with two causal chats - one on the phone and one in person. This allowed her to learn about me and my business and determine what services I needed. She helped me be practical and gave me honest suggestions. Once I opted to proceed, they created three mood boards - which I had to choose the one that most resonated with me.

We then met again to discuss what I liked and didn’t like and went forward with that as a starting point. They then worked on logos, fonts and colours and provided me with three options. We did again, have a similar review, chat and choice. They then tweaked the finals touches that I liked and didn’t like. This was followed up with a couple of business cards designs to choose from.

Finally, I received a multi page brand guide, a shared folder with fonts, photos, logos, and social media formatted icons. Since that time they provided marketing materials at my request. They also helped me design specific facial profiles for my clinic.

What was the team composition?

I worked directly with the CEO who’s then coordinated with her team members. I did have some contact with the artist in the company who did the sketches, to allow us to make a few changes.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

I am excited to share our new branding, and it is allowing new build up for an official company launch. BlackBean has also gone above and beyond to support us online and in social media. I have received much positive feedback to date.

I also have enrolled our other company to work with BlackBean. I am looking to consider working with them for further web development as it ha e been a thoroughly positive experience.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

BlackBean was very efficient and communicated well. The project would have been done even more quickly but because I am a surgeon my schedule was a little limited. The team tried their best to accommodate and tolerated my last minute OR schedule changes. It was much appreciated.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

The personnel and customer service. They are a bunch of lovely people who work hard, get work done in a very efficient manner and produce extremely professional results.

They are an approachable marketing company who is not pushy or trying to ego-up, but are building their reputation on surrounding themselves and networking with good people who do good work.

Any suggestions they provide me, I know I can rely on to be above average and easy to work with - rather than just someone who gives them a kickback. They have become a trusted resource in the business community.

Are there any areas for improvement?

Unfortunately, I only have limited experience with other marketing agencies to use as a comparison base; but BlackBean have been by far the best.


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#### Web Development, Design & PPC for Plumbing & Heating Company
**The Project**
- Services: Pay Per Click, Web Design, Web Development
- Project size: $10,000 to $49,999
- Project length: Oct. 2018 - Ongoing

**Project Summary**: BlackBean redesigned an HVAC company’s website, migrating it to a new platform. They facilitated this transition, handled frontend and backend development, and are currently handling a PPC campaign.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
HR Director, SWAN Plumbing, Heating & Air of Denver
- Industry: Arts, entertainment & music

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — Jul 29, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: With increased traffic and leads coming through the redesigned website and metrics showing the success of the PPC work being done, the client has been thoroughly satisfied with the partnership. They have also been happy with the constant communication and quick responses provided by BlackBean.
"“They were able to immediately begin troubleshooting and correcting technical site issues when they started with us.”
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

We’re a residential heating and air conditioning company, and I’m the operations manager.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

We needed them to create our website.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

They redesigned our website and put it on a new platform. That involved a migration process, and they were instrumental in helping us transition away from our previous platform. They did all of the front- and backend development as well as the design for the new platform. At this point, they’re assisting us with PPC work as well.   

What is the team composition?

I was working with 3–4. When we started the engagement, we worked with Laura (Owner and Creative Director), but now we work more closely with Grant (Marketing Director).

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

They were referred to us by the person handling SEO for us. 

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent $10,000–$15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working together in October 2018, and our teams are still collaborating.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We track their PPC work and have been satisfied with the results. Our team has also been impressed with the traffic and leads now coming through our website. That’s a testament to their design and PPC work. 

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

Their communication is strong, and it’s easy to get quick answers from them when we have questions on our end. We communicate through phone and email.

What did you find most impressive about them?

They were able to immediately begin troubleshooting and correcting technical site issues when they started with us. When we transitioned away from our previous web partner, they were able to step right in and make everything seamless.  

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, we’re extremely happy that they could save us when we needed help and good technical support. 

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I’d highly recommend them. Keep lines of communication open because they’re very responsive.


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#### Wayfinding Design for a Commercial Property Firm
**The Project**
- Services: Other Design
- Project size: Less than $10,000
- Project length: May - Oct. 2019

**Project Summary**: A property management company hired BlackBean to create signage for one of their properties to prevent confusion among tenants. They worked on all of the design and visual elements. 


**Review Rating**: 4.5
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 4.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Property Manager, Associated Property Management Ltd.
- Industry: Real estate

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — Jun 4, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: Everyone loves the design and visuals, and the sign makes the property easy to navigate. The team at BlackBean works quickly to deliver high-quality design work. They balance a professional work structure with a personable approach. 
""I’ve had no complaints since the sign was put in."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m a commercial property manager at Associated Property Management Ltd.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

We hired them for signage. At one of our properties, visitors were continually getting lost in the courtyard because of the layout’s complexity. Laura (Creative Director & Owner) was brought in to assist with that.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

BlackBean took the bull by the horns, creating a big pylon sign with directions and unit numbers. They worked with a local sign company that we had previous experience with for the materials. Then they worked with me on the blueprints to create the layout, making it similar to a mall-style directory with visual components. We worked jointly to get all of the names of the tenants lined up. Laura then mocked up a visual for us to present to our council.

What is the team composition?

Laura was our only contact with them.

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

They had space in the building, so we decided to work with them. I have a background in the creative industry, and just by touring their area, we could see that they had the right creative flair for this project. BlackBean created a beautiful environment for their employees that we could infer shined through in their work.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve invested about $15,000.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started in May 2019, and the work was completed in October 2019.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Laura quickly delivered the design with little delegation for our side. Everyone loved the visuals. I’ve had no complaints since the sign was put in. People aren’t losing their way in the complex. The property also looks more professional.

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

From a project management standpoint, they were very good.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Laura is friendly and professional at the same time, which is a tough balance.

Are there any areas they could improve?

There could’ve been a bit more coordination with the manufacturer of the sign. There was an incident with a broken telephone at one point.


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#### Web Redesign & Marketing for Solvent Solutions Company
**The Project**
- Services: Advertising
- Project size: $10,000 to $49,999
- Project length: June 2019 - Ongoing

**Project Summary**: During a rebrand, BlackBean is working on redesigning a website and creating marketing materials, which include a logo and website content.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
VP of Sales & Operations, ClearSolv Solvents Inc
- Industry: Manufacturing

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Online Review
- Verified

**The Review** — May 23, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: BlackBean's work so far has contributed to an increase in traffic and conversions. The team remains professional throughout the collaboration and they display significant knowledge. Acting as a great partner, they're supportive and ready to brainstorm at any stage of the process.
""Overall BlackBean has a great team to work with at all levels and we continue to work with them as a result."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Vice President of Sales & Operations at ClearSolv Solvents Inc, a North American based solvent solutions company headquartered in Kelowna, BC.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
For what projects/services did your company hire BlackBean?

Our website and marketing material required immediate attention to assist us in being market-relevant with an increased focus on growing our brand equity online and in the market.

What were your goals for this project?

Our goal in partnering with Laura and the team at BlackBean was to rebrand through a redeveloped website, updated marketing material, and developing a plan to target specific business segments and geographies while continuing to be agile with changing market trends and needs. Ultimately driving more education to who ClearSolv is and increasing our touchpoints with existing and potential new clients

**SOLUTION**
How did you select this vendor?

We heard great things about BalckBean from other partners within our business. We knew once we sat down with the BlackBean team that they heard our message and were eager to be a part of the journey with us

Describe the scope of their work in detail.

Our priority was to rebrand and create quality marketing material and redesign our website. We have a presence in many large trade shows and we wanted to be sure we were displaying our brand and business in a way that is relevant and informative. We brainstormed with BlackBean to create a new logo, material, and website content and structure. This continues to evolve today to the point where we are continually reviewing, managing and updating content to ensure we have the right traffic through our online platform

What was the team composition?

There has been a lead person assigned through each part of the process which has worked extremely well. That said, each of them has always been available to assist in any matter when required\

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

We have seen a significant increase in website traffic and conversions as a result of the work we have done and continue to do today. Together we review monthly and have made adjustments to ensure we stay relevant to the everchanging markets and traffic being directed to our website.

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

We have had no problem, we always know who we are working with. Any of the BlackBean team members are ready to support and brainstorm at any stage of the process

What did you find most impressive about this company?

Their professionalism, knowledge, and desire to learn our business to ensure we were building relevant content. Overall BlackBean has a great team to work with at all levels and we continue to work with them as a result. A great partner!

Are there any areas for improvement?

At this stage, I cannot think of anything we would change, we have grown together through this project(s).


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#### Graphic Design for Food Speciality Company
**The Project**
- Services: Other Digital Marketing
- Project size: $10,000 to $49,999
- Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing

**Project Summary**: BlackBean provided creative advertising and sales materials to a new fruit production company, working from creative briefs for various materials and delivering color schemes and layouts for specific audiences.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Marketing Manager,  Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc.
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — May 6, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: The collateral created by the BlackBean team blew away project stakeholders with the crisp, fresh, and targeted nature of the advertisements. Sales have increased as a result of their work, helping the client to establish a presence in the market and keeping them on track for schedule and budget.
"“I have even gone to them with general questions about unrelated issues that they were able to help us resolve.”
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

I am the marketing manager of Okanagan Specialty Fruits.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

We are a fruit produce grower and shipper, and we were moving from the education stage within the industry to developing a consumer-facing packaged goods product. We needed someone to help us create sales materials that would support that change in direction.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

In short, they developed content and materials that allowed us to speak directly to our new target audiences with the correct key messaging and visuals in place. We had some existing pieces from past versions that we had done for wildly different audiences, and they helped us to move into the future from where those materials were at the time.

The process was pretty simple overall. We provided them with a creative brief generalizing what we were looking for and left most of the decisions around the colors, layout, and overall design of the images up to them. They provided us with a couple of draft pieces that we really loved, and then we went through mild tweaks and edits before delivering the final product to our sales team.

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

We had an existing relationship with them in another part of our company, so when we realized the need we reached out to their team and gave them a few trial projects to start out with. Their work was high-quality, quick, and within budget, so we decided to move forward with them.

How much have you invested with them?

To this point, the total cost has been about $15,000, although we are planning to double that amount on a new project coming up soon.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started working with them in May 2019 and the project is ongoing.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We were blown away by the designs that they provided for us from the first drafts. They were colorful, engaging, and everything that we thought our audience was going to be looking for. We are incredibly excited about the impact that we’ve been able to make and how well the materials BlackBean delivered have enabled us to tell our story as a company.

By virtue of the industry we’re in, we are engaged with a sales team that is very well connected in the produce industry, and they are very demanding as far as the collateral pieces that they’re looking for in order to be able to represent our company properly. They have been beyond thrilled with the work BlackBean provided to us, and the results have really proved the quality, with overall sales growing and our brand really establishing a place for itself in the market.

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication has been very easy with them. They are highly responsive and available over email, phone, or text, usually getting back to us within a matter of minutes and always fulling answering any questions we have. They do a great job of handling invoices as well and maintaining complete accuracy in those. I have even gone to them with general questions about unrelated issues that they were able to help us resolve.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their process makes everything incredibly easy for us. We usually start things with something in writing that lays out what we’re looking for, what the deliverables and timeline are, etc. If there are any questions from there, we have a follow-up session, and then move into the draft phase.

After that, there are usually very few tweaks to be made because of the accuracy of their work, but they are nevertheless incredibly flexible in incorporating any of the changes or requests that we have.

Are there any areas they could improve?

I don’t think so. We are always open to someone showing us a different or better way of doing things, and they have been very helpful in pushing back when they think we could be doing even better.


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#### Website Design for School Website
**The Project**
- Services: Web Design
- Project size: $10,000 to $49,999
- Project length: Aug. 2018 - Aug. 2019

**Project Summary**: BlackBean developed a user-friendly main district website. They also built out templates for school and program sites.


**Review Rating**: 4.5
- Quality: 4.5
- Schedule: 4.5
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Communications Officer, School District 46
- Industry: Education

- Client size: 501-1,000 Employees
- Review Type: Online Review
- Verified

**The Review** — May 6, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: BlackBean created a functional and beautifully designed website. They were a professional team and exceptional communicators. From workflows and design to time management and technical know-how, the team surpassed expectations on the project.
""They are personable, fair, wildly creative and highly skilled."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Please describe your company and your position there.

I am the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent and Communications Officer for School District 46 - Sunshine Coast. We have over 600 employees, 13 school sites and 5 district programs servicing 3,300 students in our community.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
For what projects/services did your company hire BlackBean?

Our district and school/program sites were over 12 years old and did not have a cohesive look or functionality and were outdated. BlackBean redesigned and developed the district site and a template for the district programs and school sites. Further to this project, we hired BlackBean to rebrand the district as well as provide the visual materials (posters and brochures) for our launch of the district's new strategic plan.

What were your goals for this project?

We were interested in a simple user friendly platform that would modernize the traditional approach to school district sites. We wanted to bring our registration and forms online. We wanted the sites to be attractive and engaging for the families in our small community. We anticipated that this project would connect our busy families in the district to information in a clear and approachable way and provide a cohesive image of who we are in our community.

**SOLUTION**
How did you select this vendor?

We went out to tender and received over 30 proposals and interviewed a short list of 5 companies. BlackBean completely wowed us from their innovative and well researched proposal to their outstanding pitch. They were personable, fair, wildly creative and highly skilled. We liked that we were working with a small team that we could build a relationship with and that they went the extra mile to really understand our vision and who we are as an organization.

Describe the project in detail.

Once we selected this vendor, we had a series of discovery meetings to discuss our goals and objectives. BlackBean followed this up with a timeline document and got to work on the wireframe and design. Once we approved these, they began working on the design and development.

As promised, the website was delivered within a few months. At that time, our team worked on content and received training from their team. By the end of August, the district website was ready for launch and the program and school site templates were ready for us to work on populating. We also received ongoing technical support as we transferred the sites to our server.

What was the team composition?

The team was composed of the owner & creative director, the marketing director, and the lead developer. This team of 3 worked with us closely and were present from the initial pitch to the technical support following the launch.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
Can you share any outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

The community feedback has been wonderful! The websites offer the user a clear and fresh new experience of our organization. It is functional and everyone loves being able to submit their forms online now!!

How effective was the workflow between your team and theirs?

The team was very clear on timelines, communication, and managing expectations. We communicated easily by phone and email. They were always prompt with their response.

What did you find most impressive about this company?

I was blown away by the knowledge that this vendor had about website design, user experience, and optimization. We learned much more than we thought possible, and we appreciated that they were patient and thoughtful while we came up to speed. This was a collaborative and positive experience. I will certainly engage with this company again for any website needs that we have in the future.

Are there any areas for improvement?

We were very satisfied with their work every step of the way. At some points in the process, there were moments of miscommunication which resulted in technical challenges. Every project will have these types of challenges though, and the team worked through every one with the utmost professionalism. In the end, we ended up with a beautiful product!


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#### Website Redesign & Marketing for Sales Company
**The Project**
- Services: Other Digital Marketing
- Project size: $10,000 to $49,999
- Project length: Oct. 2019 - Ongoing

**Project Summary**: BlackBean provides marketing support in terms of website design, customer engagement via surveys, and tradeshow collateral. They also delivered increased website functionality to improve user experience.


**Review Rating**: 4.5
- Quality: 4.5
- Schedule: 4.5
- Cost: 4.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Director of Sales, Diablo Nutrients
- Industry: Retail

- Client size: 11-50 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — May 5, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: Internal stakeholders are pleased with both the increase in sales and customer awareness they’ve seen since BlackBean came onboard. They praise Blackbean for their well-outlined communication process and fast responses. Customers can expect a partner that’s dedicated to deadlines.
""When we set a target or goal, the work gets completed; it doesn’t go on and on forever."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the director of sales for Diablo Nutrients.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

We had several challenges. Our marketing lacked a bit of focus and coordination because I was trying to do everything myself. They helped out with the things that you just don’t have time every day to do.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

First, we prioritized our goals, which led us to start with redoing the website to make it more effective, user-friendly, and mobile responsive. We also added some features to it that we knew our customers wanted. Some of those features included an application chart and a dealer page where users could click on an area of a map to find retailers of our product.

Then, we focused on things like building a database for a newsletter by running a contest and offering a survey. If someone responded to a survey we provided them swag to incentivize them. Those things attracted people and increased our presence. They also helped us design a new tradeshow booth. It’s cool and professional. We’ll take it to major tradeshows in the future.

More recently, we’ve been working on creating the actual monthly newsletter.

What is the team composition?

They always had a lead person for us to liaise with.

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

I’m not sure, but I believe the owner of our company knew someone who knew BlackBean. That person facilitated some sort of meeting. I was involved in the second meeting where we hashed out a plan.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve spent around $25,000–$50,000 with them.

What is the status of this engagement?

We’ve been working together since October 2019.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Sales have increased without a doubt, and the same is true for our presence, our profile. In my mind, it’s been a successful engagement.

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

We always knew the one or two people that we should be dealing with directly. It was always clear. It can be ambiguous with some companies — not knowing who we should be talking to; but, it’s always clear with BlackBean.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their response time stands out to me. When we set a target or goal, the work gets completed; it doesn’t go on and on forever. They’re professional. We set out the goals together — and things happen that can slow it a bit — but they always come through on what they promise.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, not off the top of my head. They haven’t failed at anything so I can’t be critical. If I were to be critical about anything it would be on my side because I’m limited by staff size and the things on my plate.


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#### Full-Scope Marketing & Web Dev for Organic Haircare Company
**The Project**
- Services: Advertising
- Project size: Less than $10,000
- Project length: May 2019 - Ongoing

**Project Summary**: BlackBean provides full-service branding to a haircare company. The team created a logo, product packaging, and other pieces of marketing collateral. They're currently working on the company's website. 


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Founder, Vault Haircare
- Industry: Other industries

- Client size: 1-10 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — Apr 30, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: The team at BlackBean delivered high-quality and imaginative design work. The well-crafted packaging has provided more business opportunities. Customer feedback has also been positive. They're responsive, personable, and resourceful. They strive for successful results for their clients. 
""Their team surpassed my expectations, showcasing that they’re experts in their field."
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

I’m the founder of Vault Haircare.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

I needed a brand image and logo. Now, we’re working on materials for the website.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

Along with creating branding collateral, their team performed market research to bring in fresh ideas to bounce off what I had in mind. Through creating the logo, we were able to figure out the packaging for the shampoo and conditioner. We moved on from there to craft the scheme for the business cards. This process also helped us figure out the look and feel for the website, which we’re currently working on.

What is the team composition?

I was always meeting with Laura (Owner & Creative Director) and Grant (Marketing Director). There were others behind the scenes.

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

BlackBean was referred to me by a local company’s owner. She carries a lot of natural brands, and she referred them because of the work they did for another client. After that, I searched for them online.  

I interviewed several companies, and BlackBean took the time to meet with me before discussing pricing. We talked about different ideas and what I was after in terms of my brand’s look and color scheme. After that, they sent me an email with three different strategies, and then we moved forward from there.

How much have you invested with them?

We’ve roughly spent $2,000 so far.

What is the status of this engagement?

We started our engagement with BlackBean in May 2019.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

What BlackBean created was far beyond my imagination and way better than anything I had in mind. Their team surpassed my expectations, showcasing that they’re experts in their field.

I was specific in what I wanted, but they still suggested things to move the work in the right direction. I was open-minded about exploring their options.

Their pricing is excellent, considering what they deliver. A little shop, about 40 minutes away, liked the look of our packaging. They want to carry my products in their store.

Feedback from customers has been great as well. The brand is drawing in people’s attention. Some said they don’t even care what’s in the product because they want to own it regardless. It’s been exciting.

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

From a project management standpoint, they’ve been phenomenal. Their team has directed me in the right way for so many different things. They even assisted with setting up our Instagram. Their team proactively showcases other sites to give me an idea of different options.

They’re incredibly responsive to requests, getting back to me in a few hours. We’ve also met in person a few times.

What did you find most impressive about them?

BlackBean makes their clients feel like family. They’re an excellent team to work with. Laura is ridiculously funny. Compared to other companies we spoke to, their team really opened up and broadened the possibilities. I’ve left every meeting so excited because of the positive vibes their team gives off. They want all of their clients to have a successful brand.

Are there any areas they could improve?

No, I can’t think of a single thing.

Do you have any advice for potential customers?

I highly recommend people work with their resourceful team because they’ll guide any business in the right direction.


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#### Graphic Design for School District's Strategic Plan
**The Project**
- Services: Other Design
- Project size: Less than $10,000
- Project length: Jan. - Feb. 2020

**Project Summary**: BlackBean provided a physical print--out to a school district that incorporated their recent design and mission refresh into materials that communicated information about the school to community members.


**Review Rating**: 5.0
- Quality: 5.0
- Schedule: 5.0
- Cost: 5.0
- Willing to Refer: 5.0

**The Reviewer**
Superintendent of Schools, School District 20
- Industry: Education

- Client size: 201-500 Employees
- Review Type: Phone Interview
- Verified

**The Review** — Apr 28, 2020

**Feedback Summary**: The client is incredibly pleased with all of the work done by BlackBean and is optimistic about rolling it out to the public. Their team communicated clearly throughout the project and prioritized the client's experience as a customer.
"“Their prioritization of the customer experience is amazing.”
"

**BACKGROUND**
Introduce your business and what you do there.

We are a school district in British Columbia providing educational services for students in grades K-12.

**OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE**
What challenge were you trying to address with BlackBean?

Our Board of Education had come up with some strategic directions connected to our work and a new vision statement to go along with that, and we wanted to come up with a unique way of showcasing that transition while being as engaging as possible.

**SOLUTION**
What was the scope of their involvement?

I sent them the work to see if they had any ideas about how we could best capture and present it. They were able to get back to us with a very unique model that incorporated our school district colors and logos as well as all of the strategic statements that we had come up with.

They incorporated that into a single physical artifact that draws people in and gives them all the information they need to understand who we are and what we do.

What is the team composition?

There was one person on their team who worked with us directly for all of our needs, from finding a printer to fixing spelling errors and determining the layout.

How did you come to work with BlackBean?

We came across them online originally, and they were relatively close to our area. I reached out, and we just kind of hit it off from there.

How much have you invested with them?

I believe the total cost was around $1,500.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together with them from January–February 2020.

**RESULTS & FEEDBACK**
What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

Because of the pandemic, we haven’t been able to hand out the final product to a lot of people, but it has been shared with the board and it was, without a doubt, a 100% success. It does exactly what we wanted it to do and produces an incredible level of engagement.

There was an error made in the initial printing, but even though it was equally our team’s fault they took complete ownership of that mistake. They paid for the reprinting and everything and made sure that no incorrect copies were sent out, which we really appreciated.

How did BlackBean perform from a project management standpoint?

Communication was always easy and quick because they were very responsive. In our meetings, they asked good questions and were always focused and professional. I can’t reiterate enough how good the experience was.

What did you find most impressive about them?

Their prioritization of the customer experience is amazing. As a school district, we don’t work with graphic designers very regularly, so stumbling across a company that was able to walk us through the entire process end-to-end and deliver a product that we are very excited about and proud of was more than we ever could have asked for.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Ultimately, no, there was nothing in particular that they could have done better at all.


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## Portfolio & Awards


### Diablo Nutrients: Design & Development
BlackBean created an irreverent, edgy and highly interactive website for a titan of the cannabis industry: Diablo Nutrients.
Built on Wordpress using Oxygen, the website features an interactive map of all the Canadian provinces to sort out all of the dealers and retailers. But the pièce de résistance is a responsive custom-built feeding schedule for growing the perfect marijuana plants.


### GMO Fruit Digital Presence
Arctic® Apples is a GMO non-browning fruit company selling mostly to food services such as institutions and hospitality. BlackBean was awarded the website redesign contract through a competitive RFP and was tasked with redesigning and redeveloping the entire website in a very short timeframe. As the company was shifting its target audience from B2C to B2B, the goal of the new website was to speak to their new intended user and present the information in a very efficient and attractive way.


### Strengthening rural and industrial communities
The Skill Centre is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to strengthen rural and industrial communities through skill development and social development programming.
Their online presence was outdated and inefficient, often failing to reach the communities they aimed to serve. The information architecture was confusing and overwhelming, and they didn't have a clear idea of how to best leverage their analytics.
Using its proprietary headless CMS, BlackBean created a powerful new platform based on data, interactivity and a streamlined sitemap. An attractive design and a custom job board are now empowering the organization to reach its goals.


### Tourism Mission: Design & Development
BlackBean created a full and interactive tourism mission for the District of Mission, BC. 
After extensive research and wireframing period, the website was developed on Wordpress using Oxygen. Several interactive tools such as an custom-built live chat and an itinerary builder were created implemented. 
Project is due to go live in May 2020


### School District 46 - Website Design & Development

Redesigned and developed the entire system of the school district's website, i.e. 20 Wordpress sites
Developed templates for each school
Brought their entire form system online



### ClearSolv Solvent Inc. - Digital Ad Campaign
In the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, BlackBean's research uncovered untapped digital advertising opportunities for some of its clients. While everyone was cutting their ad budget, we helped ClearSolv achieve great results in terms of ROI and CPC on Google Adwords.

Website leads increase Q4 - Q1: 4,350%
Average cost per lead: USD 13.71
Estimate ROI: 1,380%
Total website visits increase Q4 - Q1: 1,330% 





### Industry Recognitions

- Best Small Business Finalist

- Top 10 Industrial and MFG Marketing Agencies 2023




## Key Clients

- ClearSolv Solvent Inc.


## Packages

### Branding Packages
Our brand strategy package is a comprehensive plan that outlines the key elements of your company's brand identity. A full package includes market research, target audience analysis, brand positioning, messaging guidelines, visual identity standards, and a roadmap for implementing the strategy across various channels.

| Feature | Small ($2,900/total) | Medium ($4,900/total) | Large ($6,900/total) |
|---------|---------|---------|---------|
| Values Statement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mission Statement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Vision Statement | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tagline | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email Signature | — | — | ✓ |
| Implementation Roadmap | — | — | ✓ |

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## Locations (1)

### Kelowna, Canada (Headquarters)
- 3030 Pandosy St., Unit 207
- Kelowna, BC V1Y 0C4
- Canada
- 2 - 5 employees
- Phone: (236) 837-2088




## Contact BlackBean | Industrial Marketing
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