Spreadsheets can be as simple, or complex, as you want/need them to be.From creating a list that can be reordered at the click of a button, to one with lots of formulas and links between sheets, enabling you to do calculations quickly and easily; once it's all set up.I'm currently working on new decals to… Continue reading Tool of my Trade – SpreadSheets
Tag: small business
And, that’s another year over!
So, did I achieve everything I wanted to in 2024? The answer is no, but I think I’ve done okay. It’s been a while since I last wrote a blog post.I don't think I've gotten back into a routine since completing my Digital Marketing course, and I’ve found myself in a bit of a slump,… Continue reading And, that’s another year over!
I am Reviewing, the situation
I recently saw a Facebook post with a review for a business and the business's response to it. The review was a customer complaint and was quite rude. The customer had not checked whether the company offered the service they needed; instead, they assumed they would be accommodated. When the business responded to the complaint,… Continue reading I am Reviewing, the situation
Something’s Gotta Give
I recently came across a quote that really resonated with me:“The Only Person Stressing Me Out Right Now, Is Me, Because I Want So Much Better For Myself.” Many of us tend to take on too much, trying to do everything at once and often achieving very little, if anything at all.Running a small business… Continue reading Something’s Gotta Give
Alt Text
There are often questions in Facebook groups about Alt Text and does it help your listings on Etsy and other platforms.So what is it. Alt Text (Alternative Text) is text you add against an image that describes it for people who may be blind or have limited vision, who use screen readers. On sites like… Continue reading Alt Text
Size Does Matter!
Listing photo's on Etsy can make or break a sale - it's usually the first thing that catches a potential customers eye, and can be the reason they click on to your item to find out more about it from a sea of search results. I've mentioned previously that I am not the best photographer… Continue reading Size Does Matter!
If at first you don’t succeed…….
Give up and hide under the duvet!No, that's not right, but it's how I feel most of the time. This week I finally got around to posting my 2nd YouTube video, it is similar to my 1st as it's demoing applying a decal, but this time onto a painted boxed canvas.I recorded the video several… Continue reading If at first you don’t succeed…….
Tools of The Trade – Affinity Suite
I know many are die hard Adobe fans, but it can be expensive and an ongoing costThen there are tools online like Canva, which I have dabbled in the free version a bit, but to get the most out of it, you do need a yearly subscription.My personal choice is the Affinity suite from Serif.I've… Continue reading Tools of The Trade – Affinity Suite
Be Brave, Professor
I'm sure I'm not alone in starting the new year with goals. Some of mine are purely to help me in what seems to be my never-ending goal of being organised. Basic things like getting food out of the freezer either the night before or in the morning, so I don't have to waste energy defrosting… Continue reading Be Brave, Professor
Lights, Camera, Action
So I've been wanting to do some YouTube videos for a long time, especially as I do my blog posts series on the tools and equipment I use for my home business, which I have planned. But me and cameras are not a match made in heaven.My phone is pretty old, so not ideal for… Continue reading Lights, Camera, Action
Penguin and the Bee 