Notes From the Studio™

Blogs & Tips from Creative Studio Owners

  1. Read more: The Boring Way to Build Trust With Clients
    The Boring Way to Build Trust With Clients

    The Boring Way to Build Trust With Clients

    by Penelope Stephens

    Everyone talks about trust like it’s this magical bond that appears after one good Zoom call and a few emojis in your emails. It’s not.Trust doesn’...
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  2. Read more: Why You Need a Contract (Even If You Trust Your Client)
    Why You Need a Contract (Even If You Trust Your Client)

    Why You Need a Contract (Even If You Trust Your Client)

    by Penelope Stephens

    So you're a freelancer or small studio - maybe you're a creative like us?  Well whatever landed you here probably means you work with clients, so l...
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  3. Read more: Essential Interior Design Templates to Streamline Your Business
    Essential Interior Design Templates to Streamline Your Business

    Essential Interior Design Templates to Streamline Your Business

    by Penelope Stephens

    Interior design wasn’t meant to be about admin and client docs… it’s meant to be creative. This week, I was chatting with an interior designer over...
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  4. Read more: 5 Cash Flow Mistakes Freelancers Make (and How to Avoid Them)
    5 Cash Flow Mistakes Freelancers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

    5 Cash Flow Mistakes Freelancers Make (and How to Avoid Them)

    by Penelope Stephens

    Freelancing gives you freedom… right? RIGHT?!?!  Yes…until it doesn’t.  One of the fastest ways to turn that freedom into stress is by mismanaging ...
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