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There are two big reasons why you want systems to

There are two big reasons why you want systems to support your social media content and posting.⁠
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1️⃣To make sure that the effort you're putting in gives you a return - like anything you do in your business. ⁠
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2️⃣And that your social media posts are aligned to your strategy, that will help move the needle on your goals like getting more clients or keeping in touch with referral partners in your niche.⁠
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#herestothecreatives #creativeatheart #pursuewhatislovely

The Custom Social Media Planner for Creatives is h

Wanting to delegate some of your social media post

Wanting to delegate some of your social media posting to a virtual assistant or social media manager?⁠
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One of the first steps is sharing your platform details in a secure way. You can do this with a password manager such as LastPass, which is ideal at creating and keeping different and difficult passwords for all of your logins.⁠
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It also understands that you sometimes want to share your logins in a secure way, and can do that. If you're sharing details of your Facebook page, Facebook has its own sharing system. You can allow others to be admins or other access levels.⁠
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Make sure you have set up two-factor authentication for Facebook before you share. It can also be useful to have a trusted friend or family member as a spare admin on your page in case you get locked out.⁠
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#wearethecreativeeconomy #creativeentrepeneur #9tothrive

When you make biscuits, it might go like this: fi

When you make biscuits, it might go like this: find recipe, switch the oven on, get out ingredients (or if you're like me, realise I don't have all the ingredients and have to go shopping or swap recipes), measure, melt, mix, spoon the mixture onto greased trays, put into oven, put timer on, wait, put biscuits on cooling rack, wash up and put everything away.⁠
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That process would be the same for one biscuit or 20.⁠
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When you create social content, it's a similar process of remembering why you're posting, finding visuals, thinking what to say, writing it, editing, adding extras like hashtags or tagging other accounts and posting at the right time. While you're going through that process, it's easier to create more than one post at a time. ⁠
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So next time you're struggling with consistency with your social media posts, remember what biscuits can teach us. ⁠
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Maybe that's where the term 'snackable content' came from?⁠
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By the way, my favourite biscuit is a homemade Anzac, preferably without peanuts or sultanas. What's your favourite biscuit?⁠
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#seekinspirecreate #creativewomen #letteringdesign

The number one problem creatives say they have wit

There are so many ways of looking at why we post o

There are so many ways of looking at why we post on social media. It's the top of our sales/marketing funnel, or 'we should' post regularly and 'everyone else is'. ⁠
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It's easy to forget is that it's often the start of real relationships, with clients and with colleagues or associates.⁠
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Copywriter Lauren at @saltedpages posted this week that the relationships she has developed through Instagram and networking have led to recommendations from others and to not feeling alone.⁠
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It's a great reminder about the power of posting - not just to connect with potential clients - but about building other kinds of relationships.⁠
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What kinds of relationships have you built from Instagram or other social platforms? Let me know in the comments? ⁠
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Don't forget the golden goose! ⁠ ⁠ As creative

Don't forget the golden goose! ⁠
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As creatives, we need to keep coming up with a fresh stream of ideas for our clients or our own work. Don't forget to put time in your diary to fill your creative well. ⁠
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Whether it's going to see an exhibition, getting out in nature or following inspiring accounts on Instagram, you need to take care of your creative sell, so that you can continue to keep creating. If you don't, you could find it tough to keep your ideas flowing. ⁠
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I went to see Rembrandt's Light at @dulwichgallery yesterday and it was just brilliant seeing how much thought Rembrandt put into light in his work and how he prompted others to see the same. Each exhibition room had been lit differently too, in keeping with the work in each.⁠
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After visiting, it was as if I was 'full', inspired for the rest of the day. What do you do to fill your well? ⁠
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#rembrandtslight #artistsway #wemakecollective⁠
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I asked friends about their challenges of social m

I asked friends about their challenges of social media on a Facebook post recently. A few people asked to 'bring back the Yellow Pages' and magazines. ⁠
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There was a simplicity in the days of 'let your fingers do the walking' but also a lack of flexibility. You had one chance to get everything right for your business listing: one snippet of text, contact details and possibly some artwork. If that changed or you got it wrong, you had to wait a year for a new listing. ⁠
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Now, we might feel overwhelmed by the constant pressure to share content, but at least we can try new things and see how they go. We can experiment every single day - not just A/B testing, but CDEF and G. There is less pressure to get things perfect out of the gate. ⁠
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When we repeatedly do things, we tend to get better at them, including our creative job and social media posts. I do miss print advertising just a tiny bit, but not the cost of it or chance to try out new things and flex my creativity. ⁠
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How about you? Is there some part of the 'good old days' you miss? ⁠
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Q. Why is Instagram such a great platform for crea

Q. Why is Instagram such a great platform for creatives? ⁠
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A. You can share your work so that the clients who are right for you will be drawn like moths to a flame and equally, those clients for whom you are not a good fit are not likely to get in touch. Everyone wins! ⁠
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This played out for real at the weekend when I wanted a new hairdresser. I booked a consultation after having seen the lovely new colour on someone local I follow on Instagram. I could click through to see the rest of the hairdresser's work and when it was time for a new cut, got in touch. (Actually it was time about three months ago - it really is looking a bit wild)! ⁠
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It was easy to message her on the platform, she responded and we set up a consultation. It was SO EASY!!!⁠
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So if you're figuring out how to Instagram for your creative business this year, think about the journey someone might take from not knowing you to booking an appointment or buying your work. What would that look like? How could you make it easier for potential clients?⁠
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Sometimes it can be as simple as explaining in your bio exactly where you are, the best way to contact you or when they can expect a response to messages.⁠
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Don't forget to download the free strategy workbook you can find through the link in my bio. It will help you get to clear on what platforms and content will work for you this year, so you don't waste any of your precious energy. ⁠
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Happy New Year!!!⁠ ⁠ As my gift to you to get

Very best wishes for a happy Christmas if you're c

Very best wishes for a happy Christmas if you're celebrating and a quiet break if you're not.⁣⁠
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I'll be back next week with something to help you nail your social media once and for all. And when I say 'nail', I mean learn the easy steps to help you map out how your social media can support your business goals without spending hours every day on it. ⁣⁠
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Right, off to check with Santa if he's going with the dictionary definition of 'good' this year. #ceoofme #herestothecreatives⁠
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