Pricing for profit: How to pay yourself and increase margins in your product business. If you run a product business and aren’t consistently paying yourself properly, something needs to change. Too many creative business owners underpay themselves, underestimate their time, and operate on margins that barely cover materials. Let alone profit. This is how businesses […]
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Welcome to the second Elevate Your Curiosity podcast which focuses on Overarching Christmas 2018 Trends – as it’s not that far away now! I’m guessing there will be a real mix of businesses, some who have developed their festive products and some who it’s still in the back of their mind. But wherever you are in […]
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Elevate Your Curiosity Podcast Welcome to the Elevate Your Curiosity podcast which is now LIVE!! I’m super proud and excited to launch it to the world as I’ve been working on this podcast for the last few months 🙂 You can listen in and subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher or Spotify and I’d love […]
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Mantras to reset your mindset Use these four affirmations and mantras to reset your mindset and kick off your day on the right foot. They are perfect for creative retail businesses. If you’re wondering how to use affirmations then you can refer back to my blog post on what they are, and how […]
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Free Phone and computer wallpapers Who doesn’t love a freebie? Especially when it takes the form of a free phone and computer wallpapers in geometric designs! I’ve created two designs that can be used on any phone or computer background as an uplifting wallpaper on your desktop or smartphone. One design features an on-trend terrazzo pattern […]
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Introducing the new inspirational stationery range featuring notebooks and notepads with uplifting quotes and geometric designs! These products are perfect for stationery lovers – let me know if that is you as I’m holding my hand up over here 🙂 Let me take you through each product and the special features that will […]
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Colour in family portrait A new product has launched on Arnold & Bird and it’s a personalised colour in family portrait! Create a keepsake with this line drawing of your little one or family that your child can colour in. This bespoke portrait will create a meaningful memento that your child has added to […]
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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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