• I know that sometimes it feels like what we do is so insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But the truth is, while it may be, it can still be very significant to others. . While we are all trying to understand this new, and hopefully temporary, normal it doesn’t escape me that just over a year and a half ago I made the transition in my business to pivot to online education in addition to being a stationery designer. . In fact, it actually brings me to my knees. While the wedding industry is currently in shambles, and businesses are being forced to make super difficult decisions, I am more than ever grateful that I have a diversified business that I can focus on. . And I know that pivoting to an online business is at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now during this time, I have had friends reach out simply asking how to even get started. . That’s when I realized that what I do is significant to someone and I could do something about it. . So over the last 7 days I have outlined, built, recorded and launched a mini course that will teach you how to pivot your business to online education in 14 days. . And better yet, while most of my courses this size go for $200+, my goal with this is to try and help as many business owners as I can right now that are truly worried about the future of their business and so I have priced this course for less than a few Starbucks because the last thing someone needs right now is a solution they can’t afford. . If you’re interested in signing up for this mini course, check it out in my bio and get your online business up and running! I’m cheering you on, sweet friend! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart
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    I know that sometimes it feels like what we do is so insignificant in the grand scheme of things. But the truth is, while it may be, it can still be very significant to others. . While we are all trying to understand this new, and hopefully temporary, normal it doesn’t escape me that just over a year and a half ago I made the transition in my business to pivot to online education in addition to being a stationery designer. . In fact, it actually brings me to my knees. While the wedding industry is currently in shambles, and businesses are being forced to make super difficult decisions, I am more than ever grateful that I have a diversified business that I can focus on. . And I know that pivoting to an online business is at the forefront of everyone’s mind right now during this time, I have had friends reach out simply asking how to even get started. . That’s when I realized that what I do is significant to someone and I could do something about it. . So over the last 7 days I have outlined, built, recorded and launched a mini course that will teach you how to pivot your business to online education in 14 days. . And better yet, while most of my courses this size go for $200+, my goal with this is to try and help as many business owners as I can right now that are truly worried about the future of their business and so I have priced this course for less than a few Starbucks because the last thing someone needs right now is a solution they can’t afford. . If you’re interested in signing up for this mini course, check it out in my bio and get your online business up and running! I’m cheering you on, sweet friend! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart
  • Y’all. When Kristin from @creativefounders reaches out to me about contributing to an online summit she was putting together to not only serve the community during such a crazy time, but also raise money for the Nashville Tornado victims, I knew it was something that I could fully back and be a part of. . Registration is officially OPEN for the Creative Three Summit, hosted by @creativefounders! This summit was created to bring creatives together in an online community, to build their skills and grow their business knowledge, while raising money for Nashville Relief. We’ve got 24 incredible speakers with topics ranging from 3 Tips to Keeping Your Finances Organized to 3 Steps to Get Started with Online Education (by yours truly!) and everything in between. Sign up today to start listing to these amazing session (free for the first 24 hours! 😱) ASAP! Link in profile!
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    Y’all. When Kristin from @creativefounders reaches out to me about contributing to an online summit she was putting together to not only serve the community during such a crazy time, but also raise money for the Nashville Tornado victims, I knew it was something that I could fully back and be a part of. . Registration is officially OPEN for the Creative Three Summit, hosted by @creativefounders! This summit was created to bring creatives together in an online community, to build their skills and grow their business knowledge, while raising money for Nashville Relief. We’ve got 24 incredible speakers with topics ranging from 3 Tips to Keeping Your Finances Organized to 3 Steps to Get Started with Online Education (by yours truly!) and everything in between. Sign up today to start listing to these amazing session (free for the first 24 hours! 😱) ASAP! Link in profile!
  • I know this is a scary, unprecedented time we are facing. I don't know what tomorrow looks like, and I surely don't know what the next two months will hold. I can only pray that we will have the strength, courage, and wisdom to navigate the waters, no matter the current. I encourage you to keep your head up. If you have questions or need an ear, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are all in this together. May our community be as strong as ever.💕 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    I know this is a scary, unprecedented time we are facing. I don't know what tomorrow looks like, and I surely don't know what the next two months will hold. I can only pray that we will have the strength, courage, and wisdom to navigate the waters, no matter the current. I encourage you to keep your head up. If you have questions or need an ear, please do not hesitate to reach out. We are all in this together. May our community be as strong as ever.💕 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Crazy times right now so I'm going to leave you with a few freebies. Maybe it will brighten your day - I hope it does! Head to my link in bio for goodies like pinterest board names for your stationery business or an industry terminology cheat sheet.🤓 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Crazy times right now so I'm going to leave you with a few freebies. Maybe it will brighten your day - I hope it does! Head to my link in bio for goodies like pinterest board names for your stationery business or an industry terminology cheat sheet.🤓 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Did y'all know that we have an AWESOME community of stationers over on FB? Stationery Designers Community - it's the place to be. This is another place to get encourage and support from one another, our very own stationery community. Lots of Q&A, advice, suggestions, education, and resource sharing. Truly a blessing to so many of us as we navigate these waters TOGETHER! 🤝 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Did y'all know that we have an AWESOME community of stationers over on FB? Stationery Designers Community - it's the place to be. This is another place to get encourage and support from one another, our very own stationery community. Lots of Q&A, advice, suggestions, education, and resource sharing. Truly a blessing to so many of us as we navigate these waters TOGETHER! 🤝 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Today we're wrapping up our mini series with a continuation of yesterday's post (which was all about communication). We talked about being up front in order to avoid a situation where the client was uninformed. Well now we're going to talk about how answering questions before they're asked can lead to a seamless and successful proposal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We should assume that our clients are first-timers. This assumption ensures that you give them all the details on your process/products/services. This also means that those details should include commonly asked questions. By answering questions before they're asked, you're positioning yourself as the guide, the expert. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So how do I go about answering questions before they're asked? Well this is done through my initial email (outlining my entire process/expectations), my lead capture form, and additional notes I send with the proposal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And what are some examples of commonly answered questions? I let them know that they need to add on 5-10 extras on top of their final count; that I will give them estimated postage costs later in the process so they will know how much postage to order; that if they choose to not add on assembly, they will receive all of their items individually packaged for them to assemble themselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So do yourself a favor and detail out every single part of the process and what is included so there's no room for error or misunderstandings. I hope this mini series has been helpful or maybe it has shown some light on areas that may need addressing/improving in your own process. . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Today we're wrapping up our mini series with a continuation of yesterday's post (which was all about communication). We talked about being up front in order to avoid a situation where the client was uninformed. Well now we're going to talk about how answering questions before they're asked can lead to a seamless and successful proposal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ We should assume that our clients are first-timers. This assumption ensures that you give them all the details on your process/products/services. This also means that those details should include commonly asked questions. By answering questions before they're asked, you're positioning yourself as the guide, the expert. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So how do I go about answering questions before they're asked? Well this is done through my initial email (outlining my entire process/expectations), my lead capture form, and additional notes I send with the proposal. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And what are some examples of commonly answered questions? I let them know that they need to add on 5-10 extras on top of their final count; that I will give them estimated postage costs later in the process so they will know how much postage to order; that if they choose to not add on assembly, they will receive all of their items individually packaged for them to assemble themselves. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ So do yourself a favor and detail out every single part of the process and what is included so there's no room for error or misunderstandings. I hope this mini series has been helpful or maybe it has shown some light on areas that may need addressing/improving in your own process. . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Happy Monday to all my go-getters! Last week we started our mini series on the three elements that make a successful proposal. We already covered the first component, professionalism. Now let's discuss how to avoid being misleading, which can make or break an experience with your client. Let me start out by saying that I assume none of us would be intentionally misleading, and that is not what I am addressing. I'm referencing what comes from miscommunication or lack of communication. Let's take a situation where you've laid out the out the door cost for a budget-conscious client. Well let's say that number you quoted them doesn't include the extra copies they'll likely need, nor does it include postage (and the client doesn't realize she'll be paying for that because, of course, she's never done this before). Well, when said client encounters these surprises along the way, she may not blame you, and she may not be mad, but it certainly takes away from the amazing experience she could be having, right?! So it's not an intentional lack of communication (being misleading), but it certainly could be avoided. Your goal should be to make this such a seamless experience for her (since YOU are the expert) that she feels like she's in the best of hands, with no surprises! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Happy Monday to all my go-getters! Last week we started our mini series on the three elements that make a successful proposal. We already covered the first component, professionalism. Now let's discuss how to avoid being misleading, which can make or break an experience with your client. Let me start out by saying that I assume none of us would be intentionally misleading, and that is not what I am addressing. I'm referencing what comes from miscommunication or lack of communication. Let's take a situation where you've laid out the out the door cost for a budget-conscious client. Well let's say that number you quoted them doesn't include the extra copies they'll likely need, nor does it include postage (and the client doesn't realize she'll be paying for that because, of course, she's never done this before). Well, when said client encounters these surprises along the way, she may not blame you, and she may not be mad, but it certainly takes away from the amazing experience she could be having, right?! So it's not an intentional lack of communication (being misleading), but it certainly could be avoided. Your goal should be to make this such a seamless experience for her (since YOU are the expert) that she feels like she's in the best of hands, with no surprises! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Ready for another mini series? I am! 👏🏻 Over the next few posts, I'm going to highlight three elements that are critical to a successful stationery proposal. These elements are overarching themes that should be present in your proposal (and easily carried throughout the entire process). Seems like a no brainer but, No. 1: be professional. I don't mean in the sense of acting like you're a professional stationer, I mean having your systems and process appear (and actually BE) legitimate and professional. Your proposal process shouldn't appear amateur. For example, for the first 2-3 years of my own business, I was individually typing out each proposal, bulleted points (with pricing) and all.🤦🏼‍♀️It was incredibly time consuming and honestly, there was nothing polished about it. In my mind it didn't look official whatsoever. Stay tuned next week for no. 2 and 3!. . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Ready for another mini series? I am! 👏🏻 Over the next few posts, I'm going to highlight three elements that are critical to a successful stationery proposal. These elements are overarching themes that should be present in your proposal (and easily carried throughout the entire process). Seems like a no brainer but, No. 1: be professional. I don't mean in the sense of acting like you're a professional stationer, I mean having your systems and process appear (and actually BE) legitimate and professional. Your proposal process shouldn't appear amateur. For example, for the first 2-3 years of my own business, I was individually typing out each proposal, bulleted points (with pricing) and all.🤦🏼‍♀️It was incredibly time consuming and honestly, there was nothing polished about it. In my mind it didn't look official whatsoever. Stay tuned next week for no. 2 and 3!. . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Are you new to the industry or just starting out? Well, you've landed in the right place! Welcome to an amazing industry and a wonderful community. If you're looking for a good place to start, head on over to my Resources page for a free 12-step Guide to Starting a Stationery Business. And if you're still left with questions, please DM me, I'd love to point you in the right direction. 👉🏻 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Are you new to the industry or just starting out? Well, you've landed in the right place! Welcome to an amazing industry and a wonderful community. If you're looking for a good place to start, head on over to my Resources page for a free 12-step Guide to Starting a Stationery Business. And if you're still left with questions, please DM me, I'd love to point you in the right direction. 👉🏻 . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
  • Happy Monday folks! Today we're wrapping up our Branding topic. On Friday we defined branding and what that encompasses for your stationery business. Now we're going to dive into how you can ensure that your online presence appropriately represents who you are as a designer (branding). I've laid out a few questions that will help trigger thought (followed by action): 1. Who am I as a designer (through branding, colors, visuals, cohesiveness and consistency)? 2. What it is that I am selling (be specific/showcase details)? 3. Why they should hire me (what can I do for them? what problem can I solve? What can they expect my process to look like?)? These 3 questions should be “answered” on your website through both visual and text. While the visuals quickly capture attention, text is huge for SEO purposes. So grab a pen, pull up your website and tackle each of these questions one by one. If you have any questions or if you're interested in my free 3 Quick Branding Website Fixes sheet, shoot me a DM! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative
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    Happy Monday folks! Today we're wrapping up our Branding topic. On Friday we defined branding and what that encompasses for your stationery business. Now we're going to dive into how you can ensure that your online presence appropriately represents who you are as a designer (branding). I've laid out a few questions that will help trigger thought (followed by action): 1. Who am I as a designer (through branding, colors, visuals, cohesiveness and consistency)? 2. What it is that I am selling (be specific/showcase details)? 3. Why they should hire me (what can I do for them? what problem can I solve? What can they expect my process to look like?)? These 3 questions should be “answered” on your website through both visual and text. While the visuals quickly capture attention, text is huge for SEO purposes. So grab a pen, pull up your website and tackle each of these questions one by one. If you have any questions or if you're interested in my free 3 Quick Branding Website Fixes sheet, shoot me a DM! . . . . . . . . . #creative #stationerydesign #risingtidesociety #savvybusinessowner #calledtobecreative #ohwowyes #creativityfound #weddingstationery #custominvitations #thatsdarling #pursuepretty #communityovercompetition #lovelysquares #flashesofdelight #weddinginvitations #weddingdesign #herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #stationerydesigner #stationerybusiness #growyourbusiness #thecultivatedcreative