The ultimate startup checklist for new retail business foundations. These are the business fundamentals that all small businesses need to know when starting out. Strong business foundations protect you legally, keep your finances organised and make your brand look professional and trustworthy This ultimate startup checklist covers the essential business fundamentals every small retail business […]
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I recently covered what is product development consultancy and today I wanted to share a bit more about the types of projects we’d work together on and also introduce myself if we haven’t met before. So Hi, I’m Joanne and I can’t wait to chat to you! After working in the retail industry for […]
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Personalised placemats Throw a lot of dinner parties? Or like to stand out when you host an event? Uplevel your next soirée and seal your status as a superb host by making a statement with personalised placemats. These alternative place cards make a stunning first impression as your guests sit down for dinner. Say […]
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Affirmations can be used to inspire, encourage and assert thoughts and feelings into reality. They are a very powerful tool to use, especially as a creative entrepreneur, when too often that inner critical voice will take over. So what are affirmations? Dictionary definition of Affirmation: 1. the act or an instance of affirming; state […]
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Let’s talk product development and extra inspiration for your creative business! After working with innovative retailers for the past decade through my time at notonthehighstreet.com and my consultancy projects, I love to see how they work and what makes them tick. I know how ambitious businesses like yours are, as you have so many ideas […]
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Free Printable To-Do List Grab yourself a free printable to-do list that focuses on your weekly intentions! Do you love a to-do list? I’m totally guilty of loving one, often having many on the go at a time. And having a design led to-do list makes ticking every action even more satisfying. The addition […]
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Analyse your sales As one year comes to an end it can be a good time to analyse your sales and identify new product growth areas to develop for the year ahead. That being said taking time to analyse your sales at any time is beneficial business exercise! There are a couple of […]
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2017 passed a few weeks ago and as 2018 is now officially in full swing I wanted to go over last years highlights and what’s to come this year. 2017 started with living in Milton Keynes, my new home town since moving out of London after 10 happy years. I was nervous to move […]
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Personalised on-the day wedding stationery In December I launched my brand new range of personalised on-the day wedding stationery in my Etsy shop! It features a range of paper placemats perfect for weddings, dinner parties and special occasions, as well as table numbers, names and plans. The placemats are a particular fave product […]
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Millennial pink & grey watercolour products A new product range has launched on Society6 by Arnold & Bird and it’s millennial pink & grey – two of the hottest colours around right now! Pink has been trending for years now, remember when rose gold jewellery started becoming popular in 2013? This was a big […]
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Contours in nature Following on from the contours in nature mood board, we’re now exploring the design potential in this topographic trend! First up is a painting of an agate slice I did that I’m currently reworking into a product range. Although not strictly a landscape contour, I love the topography lines that are […]
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