Juice for your creative business
For many years I was extremely resistant to planning of any sort. Sound familiar? As a creative person who likes to go with the flow – I found it went against the grain and it didn’t make any logical sense to me, as things can change so much. That was until I realised that achieving […]
Feeling overwhelmed with the amount of COMPETITION out there? If you’re one of many, many jewellery designers, one in a million illustrators, or maybe one of a huge number of ceramicists. Sometimes it’s really hard to not compare yourself to other (what you perceive to be more successful) businesses. And whilst you do need to […]
Feeling all at sea, especially around your creative business? Got a creative block and a lack of direction and motivation? It’s no surprise if you’re feeling out of sorts right now. So if you’re feeling like you’re on a rudderless boat in the middle of a particularly choppy storm, in shark-infested waters…then that’s absolutely normal. […]
Thinking of ditching growing your email list now that events are starting up again after the pandemic? Nooooo! Don’t do it! Your email list is one of the precious resources your business can have, and you should be constantly nurturing and building it. And yes, while events are starting to get running again (which is […]
I think it’s fairly safe to say 2020 was a bonkers year in many ways. And if it’s taught us anything, it’s the art of resilience and how to use the little things to stay positive and improve our wellbeing. Just like you, I’m always on the look out for the small things I can […]
2020, let’s face it, we’re so over it. For most of us, it hasn’t really lived up to our expectations. And whilst it’s certainly been a wild ride, it was one we could have all done without. So we’re pinning our hopes on 2021 and to make sure we make the most of every drop […]
I found out not only are they an INCREDIBLE business tool (which I already suspected), but I also found out they’re incredibly fun!
Yup, it’s that time of year again…where we start to think about Christmas…and how to make the most of the busy shopping period. Chances are you might have already mapped out your Christmas plans, what products you’re going to offer, where you’re going to sell them. But I guarantee there’s one thing that you might […]
Don’t you just lurrrve hashtags? Eh? What do you mean, you don’t see the point of them?! There’s just SO much you can do with hashtags, that I bet you don’t even realise you’re not using them to their full potential. I’m guessing you put a load of hashtags in your posts and cross your fingers […]
I’m going to jump straight in and address the elephant in the room (hope you don’t mind me being direct, but that’s kinda my style!) So how’s business? Have things been really tough recently? If so, you’re not alone. So many makers rely on selling their work in shops, markets and fairs. Which was working […]