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Taking on a big project can get overwhelming and that’s exactly how many people feel about setting up the backend of their business. Getting started with business workflows doesn’t have to be scary. Here are my top tips to dive in and make progress! How to start:  Do it imperfectly – Getting started is the […]

Getting Started with Business Workflows

Business, For Creatives, Systems & Workflows

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Documenting and setting up workflows takes time, attention to detail and lots of revision to get them where you need them. Have you ever wondered if you’re missing something, though? Let’s talk about the top 5 things to consider in your service workflows.  There are areas and elements of workflows that I see people overlook […]

The Top 5 things to Consider in your Service Workflows

For Creatives, Systems & Workflows

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We hear about CRMs and automations a lot these days. This is for good reason. BUT, how do you know which of the many options is the right CRM for your creative business?  There are a lot of things to consider. Investing in a CRM is an investment of both your time and money to […]

Which CRM is Right for your Creative Business?

Business, For Creatives, Systems & Workflows

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Working with a workflow and systems strategist isn’t just for the newbie business owners. When you’ve been in business for a long time and/or decide it’s time to pivot, there will be growing pains. Your business, technology, client experience and life evolve. Each season will require something different (awesome, but different) and sometimes challenging. As […]

How Val Saved Time, Brain Space & Stress with Done For You Systems

Business, Systems & Workflows

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Do you ever find yourself struggling to get people to see the value of what you are offering? Not just the price tag, but the true, honest to goodness value of what they’ll walk away with? If I had a quarter for every time I heard “I would have paid you double for this!” at […]

3 Tips to communicate your true value with confidence

Business, Systems & Workflows

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