There comes a point once you’re a little more established, where a mind shift needs to occur. The creative freelance world can be so unpredictable, it can be hard to shake the old mentality. The one that rightfully (at the time) was grateful and willing to jump into whatever work comes. How could you not?
Once you start getting work more consistently or are getting the kinds of projects you set out to, it’s time to start filtering.
Read MoreWe love sharing our weekly playlists! This week we went a little more mellow, upbeat! Hope you enjoy!
Read MoreA few weeks ago, we started a series highlighting how Dubsado works for all the amazing industries that make up our Dubsado family! From Photographers to Lawyers; Calligraphers to Doulas, Dubsado is the CRM for all creative entrepreneurs. This week, we got to hear from some amazing Dubsado Calligraphers.
We asked them a little about themselves, their industry and what makes Dubsado the perfect Client Management System for them! Let's meet them:
Read MoreA platform is a collection of things – tools, resources, networks, relationships, audience – that you use to propagate your ideas. Your social media profiles are part of your platform. The connections you build by going to networking events and speaking to crowds are part of your platform.
Lets talk about a few types of platforms we can build, as well as how to build them well.
Read MoreHere at the Dubsado office, we keep the jams pumpin 24/7. Whether it’s Jake taking us to the stars with the Interstellar soundtrack or Cameron keeping us dancing with today’s hottest radio hits, music is such an important part of what we do here.
Read MoreThere is a time and place for all kinds of approaches to business or problem solving. We live in an age where so many of us are so caught up about all the things we can and can’t do or what we should or shouldn’t do. In that head space, we lose our most valuable resource: time. Let’s talk about how we can make “throwing darts” work for us.
Read MoreDating back to around 300 BC, Stoicism has been a source of comfort and guidance for the most powerful men and women in the world – Emperors of Rome like Marcus Aurelius and philosophers like Hipparchia. Hallowed leaders like Theodore Roosevelt and new-age tech entrepreneurs like Tim Ferriss. Stoicism is often recommended to those inhabiting the most stressful of occupations. Entrepreneurship definitely qualifies.
Read MoreIn this week's blog, we talk to Web Designers about their industry and how Dubsado works for them!
Read MoreClients are a wonderful thing. They say nice things about you and, more importantly, put money in your pocket. Sometimes though, they’re not so wonderful. In fact, dealing with a client can sometimes be an incredibly aggravating experience.
Here’s a handy guide to dealing with these tough clients like a pro.
Read MoreYou start doing something, and it doesn’t work. But why? You don’t know, because your answers are out there in the infinite space of the future.
But there’s a cleaner, more efficient way to track progress.
Read MoreTo run a successful business - whether it be service based online or selling products out of a brick and mortar - you need to have a series of systems in place. You need to deliver your products or services to your clients in some physical form, but you also need to manage your clients - keep track of them, take care of their projects or productions, manage your finances and so forth. All of these things are the “operation of your business.”
Read MoreWe often don’t realize that a few adjustments could make a world of difference with anxiety. This is in no way meant to suggest that a few simple tricks will solve all your problems, but it might bring needed perspective.
Read MoreOne of our biggest points of pride at Dubsado, is the idea that we aren't just another CRM for a specific industry. Our family is made up of photographers and doulas; web designers and lawyers; calligraphers, event planners and so many more. Each industry, despite their intricacies and differences, find a common home in Dubsado's ease of use, customizability and desire to put you and YOUR business first.
Read MoreBeing diligent with follow-ups and check-ins can seriously improve your business. It can help you land more clients and even reduce your stress. Let’s get into some way you can implement follow ups.
Read MoreWhenever we ask clients how they come up with their pricing, the typical answer is "our peers are charging X, so we base our pricing off of that". We get it, you don’t want to come off too expensive and scare clients away, nor do you want to come off too cheap and give the clients a wrong impression. So where should you start?
Read MoreThis happens because there are a predictable set of traps or “fallacies” that our brains trick us into. A whole host of studies in recent years have discovered several of these “mental traps” that hamper our ability to make good decisions. Let’s look at the most common ones.
Read MoreTake a minute right now and Google “CRM”. You’re likely to be overwhelmed by the options that appear. You’ll find systems that meet the needs of multi-million dollar companies as well as ones with only a few, specific features. For the creative entrepreneur or small business owner, the same dilemma presents itself: how do you choose between options?
Read MoreThe thing about family though, is that for better or worse, we’re always there for each other. We’re there to be honest and have tough conversations when we make mistakes, but we’re also there to celebrate the little victories and joys in life. That’s what makes the Dubsado family so special.
Read MoreGuest Blog Contribution: Alberthe Buabeng (AlbieKnows) gives us her A to Z of what is helping her business thrive!
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Read MoreHere's the truth – you don't need to be a genius or have some sort of unique brain chemistry to be a creative person. You (yes, YOU) can learn how to be creative if you just understand how the process of creativity works.
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