Creator Tips Everyone Should Know

As a small creative business, we understand the struggles and hard-work needed to exert towards growing an idea that you want to pursue. But, as many know, every building starts with a blueprint and needs a foundation. Investing in your brand can seem intimidating and scary, but that's why we're here to help relieve you of that stress! Here are 5 Creator Tips everyone should know, whether you're just starting out or in the middle of your creative journey.

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1. Engage with your Community

Networking with other creatives can lead to valuable collaborations, referrals and professional connections. Attending local events, joining social groups, and engaging with other creatives can, not only expand your network, but provide you with opportunities and knowledge that can help your brand grow stronger.

Set Tip: Eventbrite is a great source for finding Networking or Local Events!

2. Understand Your Market

Every creative avenue has their respective target audience and every individual has their own niche. Target audience demographics can range from age group, industry to something as detailed as a tailored aesthetic. Understanding and researching how to cater and market to your audience will help you build clientele or maintain loyalty with your current ones.

3. Create a Contract

Contracts are the key to expressing your policies to, not only your clients, but to other creators and business owners who choose to collaborate with you and your brand. Policies ensure that your professional terms are clear, understood and protected. Transparency and professionalism can go a long way.

4. Personal Branding

You may be asking us, "What exactly is personal branding?" And to put it simply, it's how you market you to a community. The founder is an important part of every business. They are the face of a business and set the expectation of what a brand stands for. Personal branding can help your target audience understand what you value, your strengths, your social reputation and the community you want to build. Set Tip: A branding photoshoot can help your audience really visualize your personality & brand!

5. There is Always Room to Grow

Like we've stated before, whether you're just starting out, are currently in school or have been building your business for years—There is always room to grow and new things to learn. Taking the time to research or learn from your peers can enhance your skillset as well as your mindset. Nobody is perfect and no one can know every thing so give yourself time to learn and experience what it takes to be a successful creator.

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