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Why It’s Important To Have Community In Business
The need for community is something ingrained in our primal human nature. It starts when we’re kids, continues on through our teenage years, all the way through college and into our careers. We want to belong to something that makes us feel useful. Something that...
It Was Never About Guilt, Kavanaugh, It Was About Character
This Kavanaugh thing has kicked up a lot of shit, and has people acting and saying things that continue to both surprise and appall me. Social media has given people an unhealthy level of anonymity. Folks think they can do, say and act however they want without...
From the Mouths of Members: 5 Essentials of Business Masterminds
If you run a business, you’ve likely been introduced to the idea of business masterminds. Being an entrepreneur is an extremely rewarding experience as it allows you the freedom and ability to make a living all your own. However, the freedom that comes with being an...
4 Self-Care Staples for Entrepreneurs On the Go
If you’ve been online at any point in the last 6 months, you’ve probably heard about the importance of self-care. This new buzzword is literally everywhere you look, from self-help gurus to our favourite instagrammer. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about, the...
Freelancer VS. Business Owner: It’s on you
Many people use the terms freelancer and business owner interchangeably. Although there are definite similarities (working in pajamas anyone?) the differences make a huge, well, difference. In my case, I’m currently in the transition between freelancer and business...
5 Golden rules for Pairing Fonts like a Pro
Hey guys! So, now that you know the difference between serif and sans-serif fonts, and you’ve chosen one for your company, you should be ready to start designing! However, you may ask, what if I want to use more than one font? Well, this week I’m gonna give you a...
Typography Basics: Choosing The Best Font For You
Hello again! Today, I thought we’d take a look at some typography basics in this post. Now, typography is a pretty huge field. In fact, you can take entire degrees focused on it, but, if you’re reading this, chances are you don’t plan on becoming the next Max...
How to Create a Quiz that Converts
As a business owner, at some point, running a quiz may cross your mind. If you decide to take this path, you're going to want to make sure you're creating a quiz that converts. Recently, for my Empowerment Pride, we decided to test a new tool out, a new up and comer,...
Using Inspiration to Make Something Your Own.
Plagiarism 101: knowing the line As a creative person living in the internet age, I’m not going to lie, it can be pretty hard to figure out the line between using someone’s art as inspiration, and straight up stealing it. Not only has the Internet given us the...
How Choosing the Right Color can Lead to the Right Customer – Part 2
Welcome back! Last week we introduced color theory and looked at complementary, analogous and triadic color schemes. Today, we’re going to look at the last 3 basic color schemes; split complementary, rectangular and square. Split Complementary Color Split...
How Choosing the Right Color can Lead to the Right Customer – Part 1
When choosing the right color (s) for your brand, having a basic understanding of color theory can make a huge difference in how your brand is perceived and received. Believe it or not, different colors evoke different emotions, and because of this, color choices can...
How to Rock Business Graphics; Principles of Design
Before we start talking about the principles of design, you need to understand that starting your own business can be one of the most fulfilling things you’ll ever do. However, with it, comes risk. You’re risking your time, money and sometimes your sanity in the hopes...