MY BLOG

Blog posts are written by myself, Louise Turley in the style and humour of my personality. ;) and a great way to vent my thoughts in a helpful manner .. I hope!

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LOUISE TURLEY | TINY DESIGNS | EAST DEVON

From once a Side Hustle to Full-Time Job: My Journey to Turning Passion into Profession

When I first started my side hustle, I never imagined it would turn into a full-time job. Like many others, I began with a passion and...

Do you need to reignite your networking mojo?

For many years, I was a reliable networker, from attending events everywhere to creating my own events and own network. But when Covid...

Are you self employed? Do you take ‘REAL’ time out?

Being self employed and a sole trader for many years, I, like many others lived the motto, "no work, no pay", but as time has gone on,...

Know your 'value' as a Freelancer

A question that often arises with new clients who are starting out "how do I know what I should be charging?" and I often find is a...

10 Freelance Paths for Remote Working

I am often asked the question, "whats the best freelance career for remote working?" , never an easy direct answer, but often suggest a...

Fresh reminder for your small business to think about in 2024

With 2024 arrival and the shock now over ;) it's now time to maybe reflect a little about your year ahead and realistic goals and your...

Type trends for 2024

Creative Boom *edited article. Whether you work as a type designer, graphic designer or any other form of creative, you probably find...

ChatGPT can support and but also damage small businesses.. time to be responsible.

As an AI language model, ChatGPT can provide information and insights that can both support and damage small businesses depending on how...

Do you know your business values?

Being clear on your business values is essential because it provides a foundation for your business's culture, behavior, decision-making,...

Why any size start up needs graphic design

Graphic design is an essential element for any startup business. It plays a crucial role in establishing a strong brand identity,...

Lets look at Benefits of Collaboration

I am keen promotor of small business collaborating, and seeing what develops..... I never see competition in others, but how we can help...

Let’s talk about brand refreshes for 2023

Let’s talk about brand refreshes for 2023. A great time for your marketing strategies and visual identities to be refreshed. A lot of...

Business Resolutions for 2023?

Do you consider New Year business resolutions? Yes or no? We thought we would help you a potential list of ideas for thought... ✅1. Catch...

Co-Working Benefits us all

Working remotely has many benefits: flexible hours, no commute, and autonomy and control over how you work, to name just a few. But as...

Work, Me and My Menopause

I have always thrived on being a busy person, always making time for everything and everyone. I became a single 24/7 parent in 2009,...

Canva v Designer Debate

Canva.... the Graphic Designer v Canva debate... Why would anyone need to hire a professional designer if they can do it themselves for...

MY BIRTHDAY..MY DAY OFF!

Last week saw another birthday come 🧁… and go! Another step closer to half a century! 😉 🎈🎈 Was a real treat to take some slower paced...

Thinking Outside the Box

Marketing a small business brand is not easy, when you look around and see the big businesses with big budgets… so you need to think a...