Ups and downs from the studio

What they don't tell you about working for yourself.

This Friday morning publication explores the behind the scenes of running a creative business. Packed with mindset hacks and personal development realisations, Boring Issues is here to help you feel less alone. We all have issues and sharing them with likeminded creatives makes them manageable.

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    Freedom looks like structure

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    The week I tried to let AI do my job

    The week I tried to let AI do my job

    AI this, AI that… we’re all sick of it right? "Did you know AI can do your job?”  “You should just automate your business” “Creatives will be extin...
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    A content detox (sort of)

    A content detox (sort of)

    Does your brain feel like mush most of the time?  Same. Here's why and how to fix it.  So this week I've made it my mission to absorb more content....
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    The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.

    The fastest way to ruin your business? Take a nap.

    Do you feel like you're stuck - like the cogs aren't turning? This week I’ve been chatting to a new friend.  She’s a creative business owner too an...
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  6. Read more: Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.
    Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.

    Where’s all the clients? Let's find some.

    Are you struggling to find clients? Let's fix that. But first here's a story...   I bet you’ve heard this one before but here we go… When we firs...
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Every Friday morning, we share our Issues (and solutions) with you.

Being a founder, entrepreneur or freelancer can be lonely, confusing and just plain hard. But with each problem, there's always a solution to overcome. With Boring Issues, we delve into the parts no one talks about in the hopes that you feel more seen and understood. We all have issues and when you understand them, you can overcome anything life throws at you.