There's a common thread in the challenges so many talented designers face. Challenges, that if left unaddressed, can have a big impact on the sustainability and profitability of a design studio. In this blog, we'll explore the connections between these most common issues and how addressing one challenge can have a domino effect, positively impacting other areas of your design studio.

Striking a balance between creativity and effective business management is the key to long-term success. But designers are often keeping themselves busy with creative work because that is where they feel comfortable.

Are you a designer at a tipping point, feeling overwhelmed and realising you can't continue down the same path? Dive into this blog as we explore the crucial distinction between working in and on your design business. Discover why it's essential to prioritise working on your business, learn how to strike a balance and take the first step towards transforming your creative journey into a thriving entrepreneurial venture.

Ever wondered if you need Dubsado or ClickUp as a designer because you don’t have a lot of clients simultaneously? In this blog, I’ll share my opinion about this.

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and disorganised in your design business? It's time to optimise your processes and unleash your full potential.

In this blog post, we'll explore the importance of having clearly defined processes that act as a GPS for your business.

Discover the five core processes every designer needs, including internal operations, business planning, marketing + content, lead generation + sales, and client workflow + design process.

By implementing these processes, you'll save time, boost productivity, and enhance the client experience. Let me guide you on how to simplify, structure, and streamline your business for sustainable growth and profitability.

When I started my business I did what many of us do - I scoured the web for what other designers were offering and made a combination of their services and deliverables.

Back then, I didn't think much beyond that. I didn't consider who my ideal clients were or what they truly wanted. I didn't factor in what my business needed to support my life and lifestyle.

But let's face it, being a designer is more than just crafting stunning visuals or websites. If that were the sole objective, we'd be working for design agencies.

It's about being able to work from home, having more flexibility in how you spend your time, and having not just more time but also mental space to be present with your loved ones. And for that to happen, you need a financially stable business.

So, if that's the goal, why create your services in isolation, without considering the broader picture of your business, your personal preferences, and your way of life?

When you want your design studio to be sustainable and be able to contribute more to your family's expenses, you'll need to be able to effectively manage your time, emotional and physical capacity.

Are you feeling like you've maxed out your capacity? And I am not talking about capacity in that you're fully booked with design projects. I am talking about capacity in terms of time, energy and mental space to take on more clients. You don’t have to take on more clients to increase the revenue of your design studio. Here are 4 ways you can do this.

Are you a designer who is hesitant to start time blocking? It can be intimidating to start working with a time management technique that feels too restrictive for a creative. So if you're feeling overwhelmed by the amount of work on your plate, read this blog post for helpful tips on how you can get started with time blocking.

When you no longer want to offer a certain service or work with a specific industry you stop promoting this. This usually means that you stop creating content, stop being visible and don't want to take on any clients from the service or industry you are so fed up with.

But because you either have not decided what this new service needs to look like or how to reach the niche/industry you want to work with, you also don't know yet what content to write.

So you do nothing. So let’s create a plan so that you can make this change without burning your business down

Let's talk about something most designers running a business can relate to: the never-ending mental to-do list.

You're probably familiar with it – the notebook filled with hasty scribbles, post-it notes strewn about like confetti, and an ever-expanding collection of random thoughts that never seem to find a home.

It's this mental to-do list that can sometimes make you feel like you're juggling too many tasks at once, and let's be honest, it can be downright exhausting. So in this blog, we will explore how to minimise mental to-do lists.