A World of Pure Imagination

Whether you're a tattoo artist,  a photographer, a florist or an advertising agency, creativity and your imagination will be at the heart of your business.  Creative businesses create products, services and art which bring joy, provoke thought, and inspire and comfort those who consume it.  

It can be hard though, as the happiness that comes from being creative can be tempered by the challenges of the business side - keeping up with creative trends, protecting your intellectual property, and marketing your business, especially in times of economic hardship when disposable income and marketing budgets are scarce.  But the creative industries are fundamental to the UK economy and arts and creative funding is increasing. 

Challenges You May Be Facing

• Client Management: Managing client expectations is fundamental to successful businesses, as is managing feedback and changes effectively.  Managing clients in creative businesses can be even more complex.  
•  Financial Management:  Variable income can be an issue, but effective management of budgets, pricing and payment terms are areas which can reduce the pressure on your cash flow. 
• Standing out: Creative work is subjective, tastes change, and market saturation can be problematic, so finding your niche and being seen is an area where market research and understanding your target audience is key. 

How I Can Help:

I work collaboratively with you to help with the operational and marketing side of your business, I can assist with creating structured processes for your clients to minimise the amount of time it takes to get projects and commissions done, as well as help you manage cash flow and financial targets.  

I offer a fixed fee 'Clarity & Direction' package designed for sole traders and small businesses with lean budgets. This package includes:

• A One-to-One Consultation: A 2-hour personalised session to delve into your business, challenges you may be facing and goals you want to achieve.
• Tailored Business Plan: A mini business plan identifying 2-3 key workstreams for the short and medium-term.
• Strategic Planning Session: A 2-hour one-to-one session to review and plan essential workstreams.
• Follow-Up Support: A 1hr follow-up call or meeting to keep you on track.

Special Offer: This package is currently on offer with a 30% discount with the code GOALS24 until 30th April 2024 - see here for details.  

Why work with me:

Having worked as a project manager in the creative industry, working with Interior Designers and Architects on creative interior projects whilst working in manufacturing, and having a niche speciality in ceramic digital printing on glass,  I am well equipped to help creative-led businesses with their needs. 

My services are there to support your project needs and budget, so if the Clarity & Direction package isn't quite what you need,  there is further information on the project consultancy I offer and the types of projects I undertake on my Bespoke Project Work page.