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Pancakes for lunch today #SorryNotSorry They were delicious. But I made a shocking discovery..!The lemon juice in our fridge was best before June 2018 😱 🤣 But it's lemon juice so I decided if it didn’t kill me when I've used it over the last 5 and half years, it was unlikely to start today, so I still used it. #NoRegrets But I have since wondered if fresh lemon or just a bottle that's *in-date* would have made those delicious pancakes even better... 🤔Is your logo like my lemon juice? 🍋 Out of date🍋 'Useable' but it sits around unused🍋 Some people are put off by itI'm on a mission to help business owners fall back in love with their logo. ❤️ I have a new package that I'm launching tomorrow that will enable you, with a little bit of cupid's magic and some strategic design thinking, to have a:❤️ refreshed version of your logo❤️ set of logo variations❤️ colour palette❤️ suitable font pairings❤️ brand guideline documentSo who wants to fall back in love with their branding?! Pop a 🍋 in the comments and I'll be in touch with more information!And, come on, own up –who else would have used the lemon juice?! 😅 (I'm wondering now if the concept of lemon and sugar on pancakes is even a thing these days. Have I just shown my age...?!)

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7 years ago I started networking after 10 years of no network other than the people I already knew and my clients. I've met some incredible people over those 7 years and I'm certain without them, their support, their advice, and their belief in me I would not still be doing what I'm doing. I feel very lucky to also know Emily and Alan and to be a part of their 🎪 Digital Circus community where I continue to meet more brilliant business owners. Emily and Alan live and breathe what they teach and it was a privilege to talk to them on their 🎪 Digital Circus LIFE podcast. It's a small business podcast with a twist – whilst it is about business it's focus is on really finding out about the person *behind* the business. I've always loved listening to this podcast. And I really enjoyed talking to Emily and Alan. But honestly I'm really very nervous that this episode is out in the wild. You should definitely give the podcast a listen – but maybe check out the other episodes..! 😉 🎥https://lnkd.in/eWpwYvMk🎧https://lnkd.in/eRHT_Ete

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Last call to sign up for Enfys’ FREE 5 day challenge From Overlooked to Fully-Booked!Kick-off call is this evening at 7pm. Then action for the day set at 9:30 every morning, with a live call every evening at 7pm. (Live calls will be recorded.)Are you up for a week of sales action?https://lnkd.in/eT4W_fRV

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Enfys is more than a sales coach. She is a cheerleader, a connector, a business opportunity seeking missile, an accountability holder AND a sales coach.She’ll tell you herself that she’s no fluff sales trainer. But that’s what I appreciate most about her. Like you, I spend my day making decisions - and sometimes when I’m unsure what to do in an area that’s not my strength, I really appreciate someone making it a bit easier. So when Enfys tells me what to do to increase my sales all I have to do is put it into action. And when I do, I see results. If you’re feeling a bit stuck in your business, and want to make sales more comfortably then I’d highly recommend you sign up her FREE 5 day challenge which begins next week.https://lnkd.in/eT4W_fRV

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I know lots of wonderful business friends who, like me, don't love the idea of being a salesperson, but run a business and therefore need sales.If you’re feeling a bit lost about how to get more (any?!) sales in 2024 or just want to feel more confident in making sales, I highly recommend you head over to Enfys’ free 5 day challenge:From Overlooked To Fully Booked in 5 days.https://lnkd.in/eT4W_fRVI'm taking part in the challenge –I'll see you there!#SalesTraining #5DayChallenge

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I won Enfys Maloney in a raffle! I felt like I already knew her when I introduced myself because so many other people in my world at the time had been mentioning her and here I was, having won the opportunity to benefit from an hour of her time!When she asked how I felt about selling 18 months ago all I could do was pull a face. I couldn't even put it into words. What even was 'selling'? Was I doing it? I must be... It sounds scary. I felt completely out of my depth.Yet I'd been running my own (profitable) business since 2006 so I MUST have been selling but I couldn't have explained what activities I did that were 'selling'. I knew what I didn't like about being sold *to* and when it felt uncomfortable. And I also knew I'd love to make more money yet have more time away from my desk. I had no strategy.Buying that raffle ticket was the beginning of quite a journey. That hour of special Enfys magic, during which she changed my perspective about selling, lead to six months as a member of her Elevate Circle, in-person sales training events in London and her End of Year Extravaganza last year. And so much learning and growing - personally and for my business. I now have a grasp on what sales and sales strategy actually are - but more specifically, what that looks like to MY business and how I can make sales that align with MY values and strengths. The accountability she provided lead me to take action I know I wouldn't have taken alone. Enfys believed in me, so I did too. And the community of fabulous, inspiring business owners that she has created has brought me amazing business relationships - some of whom I now count as dear friends. Her five-time award-winning sales training is now available for FREE during her 5 day challenge 'From Overlooked to Fully-Booked', starting on 4th February! You can sign-up now.If your business needs sales, then this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss out on 'From Overlooked To Fully Booked' in 5 days. You really don't have anything to lose - other than your fear of selling and that empty looking sales funnel... 😜

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Inspired by Jade W.’s post yesterday: I love a Monday! ❤️All the potential that the week holds means that Sunday evening doesn't leave me dreading the morning. I'm excited for the week ahead... 🤩⭐️ Creating a set of logo versions from an existing logo for a local charity ⭐️ A Dig Deeper session with Jodie Newman at her monthly Open Shed⭐️ Creating module layouts for an brilliant new course Rachel Dunford is developing⭐️ Networking in the Kent (virtually) with Kelly West at ONLE Networking ⭐️ Artwork for directional signage at Odyssey Health Club & Spa⭐️ Business card design for Stevenage World Forum ⭐️ Writing my first ever blog post thanks to the expert tutelage of Vicky Etherington, The Website Mentor (It's been on my to do list for three years! It's a big week people! 😜 )⭐️ Lunch with a friend⭐️ And finishing off the week by attending Sarah Robb's 'How to Sell Brand Strategy' masterclassI love the variety my work week brings and the range of brilliant people I interact with as a result. So tell me:🤔 How do you feel about Mondays?😍 What are you most looking forward to this week?#BrandingDesign #GraphicDesign #DesigningWithPurpose

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Plans to work on your website over the Christmas break? Need to up your Wordpress/Divi game? The wonderful Vicky Etherington, The Website Mentor has got you covered. Get FREE Daily Divi Tricks & Tips in your inbox for 12 days starting on 20th December.One video tutorial every day for 12 days covering a range of tips and tricks such as:⭐️ adding a button to your main navigation⭐️ aligning items vertically⭐️ styling the success message on your Divi formand a lot more!And if you want access for longer you can pay just £47 for lifetime access (and there's a couple of VIP bonuses too!)Last year's 12 Days of Divi was great. I'm excited for this one! https://lnkd.in/e3zgGrPA

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**DON'T MISS OUT! ** LAST CHANCE TODAY!!Are you a business owner or freelancer whose business will be less than 2 years old in January 2024? Then this is for YOU!The lovely and incredible Jodie from the Business Allotment is about to close applications for The Start Up Shed, a 10 session programme designed specifically to take a creative, practical approach to starting up and growing your business. It covers all the foundation stones of growth, from brand story to marketing, understanding your audience, the finance low down, automation, content creation and more!There are only 10 seats available in the Start Up Shed, and applications close TODAY! Friday 17th November.Whether you are pre-start up, working on your own thing part time or have taken the full-time plunge, if you are a creative business or just want a completely different way to build a creative, practical strategy for your business, apply to be part of the Start Up Shed. It is super low cost at just £297 + vat, working out at around £35 for each 90 minute Shed session. THIS IS INCREDIBLE VALUE! Get a creative kick-start to your growth for 2024 in the Start Up Shed. Apply today:https://lnkd.in/eH2SWigV

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