Are you staying curious?
[standfirst]Back when I was at University, I decided to spend some time making websites. I was interested in how people could create those awesome, updateable websites without just copying and pasting a html file. I figured there must have been an easier way. And that spark of curiosity is what lead me to what I […]
Create brand loyalty from kick-ass customer service
[standfirst]Last Friday, on Valentine’s Day, we’d just enjoyed an awesome Marks and Spencer’s dine in meal-deal-thingy. It was awesome. Scallops, beef wellington, chocolate soufflé, red wine – all the things my foodie brain dreams of. And all from the comfort of my sofa. Ah. Glorious.[/standfirst] This particular deal came with a box of heart shaped […]
On being multipassionate
I’m a web designer/web developer/jewellery designer/whatever designer/content creator. When I was growing up I had my heart set on being a veterinarian. The 7 year university course didn’t bother me too much, I was thinking of going to Edinburgh – it was going to be such an adventure! I did my work experience weeks at a […]
Friday Thoughts: Creative Confidence
If there’s one thing that can be said about me it’s that I’m a creator. I make stuff. I write stuff. And most of that stuff gets put out into the wild, ready to be viewed with a critical eye. Occasionally, when I’m creating, I’ll have a momentary pause. The butterflies will start to flutter, […]
How to raise your rates without feeling like a greedy b$%*h
[standfirst]Thinking that you need to raise your rates? Over my past few years of freelancing, I’ve steadily risen my rates inline with demand & worth, and haven’t seen a drop in my client roster – quite the opposite. When I first started out I tended to keep my rates pretty low. I was new to […]
10 Two Minute Tasks to Save the World!
Well, maybe not the world, but they could definitely help out your business! Time is your most valuable asset when you run your own business or work as a freelancer, and there never seems to be enough of it! Here’s my list of 10 things that you can do that only take around 2 minutes, […]