How slowing down can inspire creativity – with Rhiannon Adler
Creativity isn’t just about doing — it’s about being. In this post, Rhiannon Adler explores how slowing down can restore your creative energy, help you connect with yourself, and reduce stress. Discover gentle ways to nurture your innate creativity and take small, restorative actions that make a lasting difference.
From overwhelm to ease: How a marketing ecosystem helps you market your way – with Astrid Bracke
Your marketing doesn’t need to feel scattered or exhausting. A simple ecosystem — where your channels support each other and lead back to a central hub — can bring more ease and clarity to your small business. But how do you begin to build one that truly feels like you?
What to do when business is slow (even if you’re doing everything right)
Feeling like you're doing all the right things in your business but nothing’s working? You’re not alone. This post is part pep talk, part practical support for small business owners navigating a quiet season. From gentle mindset shifts to low-pressure tasks and ways to adapt when money’s tight, here’s what to do when business is slow (even if you’re doing everything right).
Out with the old: Freshen up your brand stationery for spring
Spring brings a wave of new energy and ideas—and it’s the perfect time to refresh your brand stationery. Whether you’re looking to update the basics, embrace sustainability, or align with your evolving brand, a stationery update can breathe new life into your business. Discover five simple tips to help you create stationery—from business cards to thank you cards—that truly reflects your brand this season.
It’s normal to think about quitting – and other lessons from 13 years in a creative business
After 13 years of running my Sarah and Maude, I've learned countless lessons along the way. From setting boundaries to celebrating wins, here are 13 key insights that can help you thrive in your own business journey.
5 creative ways to nurture client relationships with end-of-year brand stationery
Whether you run a service-based or product-based brand, bespoke stationery is always a good idea. It offers a personal and memorable touch to any connection with your clients and customers - and that’s more important than ever for most businesses at this time of year.
5 ways to add more personality to your small business newsletter - Astrid Bracke
Your newsletter is one of the most powerful marketing tools you have in your small business. It can create community and connection around your business, attract new clients and customers and be a joy to write and receive. But how do you make your newsletter stand out?
5 ways to banish new year overwhelm in your business
January. The darkest, coldest, and let’s be honest, longest month of the year. We’re in the bleak midwinter. And while the start of a new year has always been seen as a perfect opportunity to make big changes and set big goals, energy and motivation can be lacking, and you might find yourself reaching for the nearest blanket to hide under. But it doesn’t have to feel that way.