Last tended: 8 November 2023For original homeware, stationery and gifts, buying from independent makers is absolutely the way to go. There's something just so satisfying about knowing you've helped another creative keep their business running, and you can't beat the...
I've been following seasonal and cyclical living for years now, and the more I understand about it, the more I have come to believe that we can also understand our creativity through the idea of seasons as well. See, creativity isn't fixed - it doesn't stay the same...
Simply the best website tool ever... did that title draw you in? Did it spark a moment of scarcity, or of fear that there's something you should be doing on your website - which you're not? Those kind of headlines generally do that to me. There is so much chatter on...
Today I'm sharing 10 inspiring female artist websites for any other female artists out there! If you're an artist and are wanting to create your very first website or give your existing website a make-over, gathering inspiration is an excellent thing to do. Gathering...
(say whaaaaaaaaat!!??)Oh yes, I said it. A web designer just told you that having a website isn't necessarily essential to your business. Why? Well the short answer is that you don't have to do anything other people tell you to do in your business (except maybe taxes,...
At the start of the year I made the admittedly terrifying decision to delete my Facebook page for my business. And I did it. I'd been toying with the idea for a while, as it simply wasn't bringing me much joy. I've been using Facebook less and less over the past year,...
Last tended: 6 March 2023It can be hard to find a creative service in search engines sometimes, so in this post I've brought together a whole bunch of wonderful creatives who provide services for other small businesses. From branding to copywriting and photography, I...
Thinking about spending some time getting into your SEO? Being clear on your priorities and the reason you're working on your SEO can really provide direction and focus, making things oh so much easier... so below I've suggested a few questions you could ask yourself...
Like so many people this year, I've been making a real effort to buy from small or independent businesses rather than lining Jeff Bezos' pockets even further. I do admit there is the odd thing I've struggled to source outside Amazon, but where I could I've tried hard...
I can barely believe the end of the year is starting to creep up on us, and yet it edges closer every day. As I look outside my window today, most of the leaves have dropped from their summer home on the trees, and autumn begins to slide into winter. The Christmas...