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Want to know some of the top benefits I have disco

Want to know some of the top benefits I have discovered from offering a diverse range of services as a graphic designer?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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1. Allows you to thrive through tough times⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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2. You can charge more⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3. You can choose your projects and clients⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Head over to the journal to read the rest, and get thinking about how you can diversify your services!

Do you struggle with automating your business? 🙋🏼‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of the hardest parts about getting your business off the ground (or going out freelance) is setting up the systems, processes, and day-to-day operations. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How did I tackle this? Dubsado 🌟⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here are 5 things that Dubsado will help with:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📝 Contracts & forms - No one wants to see a bunch of legal jargon in a Word document or pdf or to have to painstakingly print it out to sign then upload it and send it back in an email. A CRM like Dubsado allows you to create contracts and sub-contracts that can be digitally signed at the click of a button, right there on the same browser. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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▶ Automation & workflows: Think of any process of your business and there’ll be a way to automate it with a workflow. Even if you only set up the major processes for your biz you’ll reap the reward of timesaving and looking really professional along the way. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💰 Sending invoices & getting paid: With a CRM in place, you can set up invoices, assign payment schedules, and even automatic reminders. You can even set up a payment gateway to receive payments right away. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📅 Scheduling appointments: I used to rely on a completely external app to schedule appointments but now have it set up in the same system as everything else, syncing with my calendar and sending out consistent, branded emails to the rest of my streamlined onboarding process. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🤓 Accounting & reporting: If you’re anything like me, you cringe at the idea of anything to do with reporting and especially tax. But with a CRM, reporting sheds insight into your project sources, project breakdowns as well as the finance side of things so you can truly keep track of where you’re at and have an actual opportunity to grow and scale your business.

Do you have a way to pivot or shake things in your

Do you have a way to pivot or shake things in your business up during tough times?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Having a Plan B or making way for new concepts is part of an overall strategic business plan but it also happens to be a mighty practical approach to business when there’s uncertainty in the economic & global climate, for example, staying at home.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Over on the journal, I am sharing two ways in which my skillset diversity has helped keep my business growing during tough times, plus all the benefits you could reap as a graphic designer by diversifying your own skillset.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Hit the link in my bio to give it a read.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I've been flicking through some of my favourite pr

I've been flicking through some of my favourite projects over the past year and this branding project for my lovely friend @haleyberryman__ is definitely up there with my faves.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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90% of my projects are websites so when a fun and super creative project like this hits my desk I'm all about it!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love designing and developing websites, don't get me wrong, but there's something cathartic about stepping away from my computer to sketch and mockup branding concepts with good ol' fashioned pen and paper.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Then it's obviously back to the computer to design and refine the concept and play with typefaces, colours, and layouts before landing on a bold and fun duo like this.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What do you love most about your creative process? Drop your answer in the comments! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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✧ IKIGAI ~ ✦ Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese

✧ IKIGAI ~ ✦ Ikigai (ee-key-guy) is a Japanese concept that combines the terms iki, meaning “alive” or “life,” and gai, meaning “benefit” or “worth.” = That which gives your life worth, meaning, or purpose. Are you struggling to narrow down your niche as a graphic designer? Aligning yourself with your values is so important for creating a business you will love and thrive in for a long time to come, but there are other aspects that you need to consider, too!
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Take the time to use a tool like this one ☝🏼 Sit down and brainstorm these four areas: - What you love
- What the world needs
- What you can be paid for
- What you are good at Where these four things meet, you can find a diverse set of skills that light you up and can create an ethical and profitable business for you for years to come 🌟 Keep in mind: Anything worthwhile takes time, be patient with yourself and let your ideas come to you 🍃 #theconsciouscreativesclub #consciouscreativity #consciouscreators #inspofinds #consciousbusiness #theconsciouscommunity #ethicaldesign #ethicallymade #ethicalbrands #ethicalbusiness #ethicalconsumer #ethicalliving #sustainabledesign #sustainablepackaging #sustainablebrand #sustainablebusiness #wearethecreativeeconomy #wearethecreativecommunity #creativeatheart #soulfulbusiness #inthestudio #heartledbusiness #designwithheart #intentionalbusiness #intentionaldesign #communityovercompetition #inclusivecommunity #letscreate #slowbusiness #collaborationovercompetition

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