Posts by Claire
Studio Stories: July 2019
July has been a much more chilled month with content creation and business development as a focus, along with a few birthday celebrations :D. I’ve also started to think more about myself and taking some time to focus on looking after my health and energy, something I think as a business owner is really important…
Read MoreStudio Stories: June 2019
And just like that, we’re halfway through the year! It’s true isn’t it? That the years start flying by the older you get right? I certainly feels like it! Though June brings a great time to reflect on where you’re at with business, goals and your dreams to see if you’re still on the right…
Read MoreFive Solopreneur Tips: How to Manage Multiple Creative Projects
When working by yourself on multiple projects by yourself it can be difficult to juggle them all, keep yourself accountable and work efficiently and effectively to ensure you deliver to the client to the best of your ability and on time. It is possible to do this without missing out something vital or risking burnout,…
Read MoreHow to Develop a Creative Project Plan
Don’t Dive Straight in to a Project A new project has dropped into your inbox and you’re raring to get started. But before you do, it’s always a good idea to set up and create a project plan. It’s easy to overlook, but it will help you keep on track. Whether you are working…
Read MoreHow to Relieve Overwhelm Pain – Project Management Systems
Hitting Overwhelm Back in November 2018, I had a lot of work on. I was probably…no, I was definitely doing far too much. I was going to events around the country, trying to do all kinds of client work and also growing my business. I hit the point where I just couldn’t do anymore and…
Read MoreWhy use a project management system in a design or marketing team?
A good project management system is one of the biggest keys to communication and successful projects. It’s a great way of making sure that everybody knows what their job roles and responsibilities are. As well as who the lead contact is for the overall project or the key stages, and who to keep accountable for…
Read MoreStudio Stories: May 2019
May has been a long and busy month. It’s struck me recently that when you speak to other business owners, “being busy” is a thing we feel we should be saying all the time (whether it’s true or not), and usually it’s thought of as a good thing. It is great that business is busy,…
Read MoreStudio Stories: April 2019
After such a hectic March, April was a nice month to reflect on everything I had learnt and take some time out to recover from traveling. It dawned on me after a few conversations with others, that we can attend so many events and meet so many people but unless we reflect and implement on…
Read MoreSurf Report: April 2019
April’s Surf Report is in! A roundup of some the news happening in and around the design industry that has made an impact. It’s a bit of a mixed bag this month from new re-brands to social media tips and marketing reports. We’ve hit the end of the first quarter in business (…some how with…
Read MoreStudio Stories: March 2019
Wow. March has been a month and a half! I’ve met a lot of people, learnt a lot, changed the way I think about my business, tried new things and have traveled around 12,000 miles or more! I marked March in my diary as a month for developing my knowledge and my relationships with the…
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