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Organizing your Small Business
Running a business is hard enough, without it being unorganised. Organization is personal though and what works for some, just doesn’t work for others. It’s important to test different strategies out and see what works for you and your business. Below I’ve listed some top tips for getting organised.
Brand Advertisting I LOVE
A look at some of the advertising campaigns recently that have instantly drawn me in. From Vimto changing their name to Samsung taking over bus shelters in Belgium.
Tools that make remote working easier
Since lockdown, remote working has been increasingly popular and whether you’re self employed or not, remote working is on the rise. I’ve been remote working for the past 5 years…
UX Audit: What, why and how?
A UX Audit (or UX review) is a vital tool in ensuring your website is performing to the best of it’s ability. User journeys should be fluid and feel effortless for the user, a UX audit can help ensure this is the case and if not, provide steps to get it that way.
Business Books: read and recommended
I've read many business books over the past year, some were what you expect from a business book, others were fantastic. I've gathered my favourites and taken some of the best quotes from them below.
My Experience as a Website Developer
To explain my experience as a website developer I should first explain my education; after completing my A Levels I went to University here in the UK and gained a first class honours degree in computing…
Google Analytics: An Overview
If you have a website, you should be analysing it to see what needs improving. Web analysis is the process of analyzing your visitors behaviour in order to attract new visitors, retain existing visitors and improve the overall effectiveness of your website.
Courses I've taken to improve my business during lockdown
In the UK, we've been in and out of lockdown for nearly a year now (the first one beginning March 23rd 2020). My business has been affected, as many others have, so I've used the spare time to improve and add certain skills and in turn grow my business.
Create the perfect user experience
UX stands for user experience and is how your user feels when interacting with your website. It's important to create a positive user experience that keeps customers returning to your site.
Secrets to Building a Successful Brand
I'll be honest, this title is clickbait at it's finest because there are no 'secrets' to my success, I've always been open about how I've got to where I am now with web development. There are however tips and tricks I've picked up along the way that have made my business sleeker and in return, my life a lot easier.
Why you need a brand guide and how to create one
Brand guidelines are an important design aspect of your business. They are used throughout your website, social media, publications, business cards and emails as a way of keeping your brand consistent and becoming recognised.
Building a global client base: Fran Barker Design workshop to worldwide
Building a global client base: Fran Barker Design workshop to worldwide
Fran Barker is a UK based jeweller with over 14 years experience in the jewellery industry…
From bedroom to boardroom: the face behind Disciplined
Daniel Luke has worked with hundreds of clients and helped them achieve their fitness goals whilst growing an online community. He believes that people can manage their fitness goals around their busy lifestyles and that health should be the main focus, not the scales.
Side Hustle to Self Employment: ClosettCandyy
Jesse Whale shares her first year of self employment as a wardrobe consultant, personal stylist & shopper and explains her tips for perfecting your service and taking your side hustle full time.
"You can't just hope to learn something. Hope is not a strategy. If you want to get better at something, you need to plan and carve out time for it."