Small Biz Tips
Wearing Too Many Hats In Your Business? Try These 4 Things.
By Ella Nobre-Watts of whimsicella Some of us are good at juggling many things at once, gliding from one creative project to another, and dealing with a variety of customers and clients. But we all have our limits, and if we feel too much pressure in our business, mistakes (and overwhelm) can happen. As a creative…
Read More7 Ways to Carve Out Time for Creativity as a Small Business Owner
By Ella Nobre-Watts of whimsicella It’s not always easy to carve out creative time, but when the basis of your business is creativity, time equals money. So, how do you find more time (and motivation) to engage in creative work every day? Many creative business owners also lament the lack of time they have to pursue…
Read MoreHow to Say ‘No’ as a Creative Business Owner
By Ella Nobre-Watts of whimsicella Saying ‘no’ is extremely necessary when you’re a business owner. You can’t do everything at once, and you certainly can’t please everyone, so saying ‘no’ is vital for protecting your sanity and asserting boundaries. Your time is your most valuable resource, and it deserves protection. Saying ‘no’ to one thing…
Read MoreJournal Prompts for Creatives
By Delaney MacKenzie By setting aside time to journal, even if it’s just 5-10 minutes of your busy day, you can work through some of your racing thoughts and make room for more creative ideas. Did we mention it’s great for your mindset too? Here are some journal prompts to get you started: 3 things…
Read MoreMissy Graff Ballone Addresses Creatives’ Chronic Pain through Wellness for Makers
By Bethanie Hestermann ‘Tis the season, makers, to talk about burnout. What have you done this holiday season to make sure that your creative business is enriching your life, not draining the life out of you? (Oof! Real talk.) Missy Graff Ballone, founder of Wellness for Makers, says there is a fine line between hustle…
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