I’ve been wondering about this question lately after seeing someone on LinkedIn say that people don’t have to like you to buy from you. And, as someone who likes to be liked, I find this interesting. So, how important is it that people actually like you when they’re deciding whether to work with you? (And […]
I’m signing off for a couple of weeks to take some proper time away from Black Bee Creative. I’m going to recharge, spend some quality time with my family and, if I’m honest, get a lot of sleep. If they let me! I’m really looking forward to it. This is actually the first proper time […]
My spam folder seems to be overflowing with marketing emails from businesses I’ve never heard of. Every day there’s another message promising me more leads, more sales or the latest miracle marketing strategy. The problem is that I never signed up for any of them. As a graphic designer and marketer working with small businesses, […]
If you’ve been part of the Black Bee Creative community for a while, you’ll know that I’m passionate about creating a business that supports your life, rather than the other way around. And recently, I’ve stepped into a new chapter that feels like a perfect example of exactly that. Following an unexpected opportunity For many […]
Have you ever opened Canva thinking “this will take five minutes”… and before you know it, it’s an hour later, and you’re still moving things around trying to make it look good? You get stuck tweaking fonts and colours, wondering why it still doesn’t look quite right.This is exactly the kind of thing that can […]
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the noise of people telling you how to market your small business. “THIS know the best way…”, “THIS is the secret recipe for success…”, “Sign up for THIS programme, and you’ll make a squillion in 3 weeks…” In my experience, most small business owners aren’t doing things wrong. […]
If you run a small business, you might have experienced this… You need some help with your branding… Your website might need a refresh… Maybe you need a proper logo or some marketing materials that look more professional… But when you think about contacting a designer for a quote, it suddenly feels a bit, well, intimidating. […]
When I first started Black Bee Creative, business advisors talked a lot about building business networks to get work, find clients, and grow. “You must go to networking groups, network, network, network!” That advice isn’t wrong, but I don’t think it’s the whole story. When it feels wrong Networking can feel pants if you’re just going […]
At certain points in life, we naturally pause and reflect. Maybe it’s during an illness, going back to work after having a baby, facing redundancy, or approaching retirement. Sometimes it’s because of a sense of misalignment, a growing tiredness, or noticing that your work no longer fits the life you want to live. In these […]
Running a small business is super-exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. There’s always so much to do – managing your workload, branding, planning marketing campaigns, and trying to reach the right audience. That’s where my services come in. I help small business owners take the stress out of branding, graphic design, and marketing, so […]
