This is the Pont du Gard, an ancient Roman aqueduct that crosses the Gardon River in southern France. Built in 40-60AD the bridge has stood for over 1900 years, why? Because it has integrity.The Pont du Gard has faced plundering of its stones, three serious floods and a whole variety of wars, but it remains standing for two main reasons:

The original care and attention put into its construction
The ongoing maintenance, improvisation and popularity

The construction of the Pont du Gard would have taken about fifteen years, employing between 800 and 1,000 workers, no small undertaking by any means; but the care and attention put into its construction is obvious and the results are breathtaking.When building a brand the same due care and attention is required, not thought out properly or built in a constructive and efficient way a brand can topple and fall. So many small companies can face large court cases over the copyright of their name or even the look of their branding. Building a brand that will stand the test of time requires time, love and great attention to detail.In 1703 the Pont du Gard received its first major renovation and in 1743-47 a purpose built bridge was integrated to allow road traffic to cross. In 1855-58, under the instruction of Napoleon III, the aqueduct received a further major restoration and to this day is one of France's Top Tourist Attractions.Much like the Pont du Gard, every brand requires both maintenance and regeneration. Without a regular check-up, business branding can become stale and old fashioned. Keeping up with what your customers expect from you is key to the continuation of any business and the same goes for your branding, just as much as the product or service that you offer. Just take a look at the Virgin brand has developed over the years:Here at Grosvenor Consult it is our passion to help develop and maintain brands. So whether you are starting from scratch, or want to re-evaluate where you are at we would love to chat with you about your business, your needs and how we can help.Why not give us a call on 07505 952236 or email us chat@grosvenorconsult.co.uk

The Importance of Integrity

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