So some of you may know that even though I usually refer to "we" and "us here at Covet!"... It's actually just me. The last year has been an absolute whirlwind, and a very steep learning curve. I've got some amazing contributors, and products that I'm proud of, but everything is evolving and constantly changing as I find the right formats and outlets for everything!
Even though I needed a break over Christmas, and it was amazing spending proper time with family, I was really excited to start the new year, and get back to it. I have NO business background at all. and I have spent the last week binge eating blog posts, listening to podcasts, reading advice on how to run a creative business and what on earth to do next!
I know that at the moment ever more increasing numbers of my friends are going freelance, and I thought that I might share some of the most useful things that I have read.
I guess it starts with the Creative Pep Talk podcast, recommended to me by Anna Beam. Sometimes you sit there on you own worrying, and it's nice to hear that someone else shares your worries, or can recommend a way to get out of those worries!
- One of my biggest problems with my day to day work is not knowing where to start, and I just end up with the world's longest to do list, and finish each day without feeling like I achieved anything!
The below are helping me to get O R G A N I S E D.
Francesca from Fall For DIY has an incredible blog, full of DIY projects and amazing ideas, and her Pinterest has folders full of advice too. With Fran's help, I have discovered Devan Danielle, whose blog is full of advice on branding, and business identity. And then there is Chloe Social, a social media manger and blogger, whose blog is full of advice and printable resources to help DIY businesses (like mine!) navigate social media.
by Regina is an AMAZING website. She has information on anything that you may need help with in your creative business, from "steps to starting your freelance business", to a "non-techie guide to SEO". It's a great, simple and VERY useful blog.
Another blog that I have discovered which also delivers information in short youtube videos (incase you get a bit swamped by pages and pages of text) is the Female Entrepreneur Association. They also provide downloadable printouts for you to get organised with, but also practical advice and plans to follow.
There's a billion resources that you can look at, and places to get advice from, but as someone who is scared of all this stuff, these have really helped me!
