Blog
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Motivate yourself to do your best
It is not always easy to wake up and go to work. It may be a bit easier if you work for yourself but there are still days when you just are not in the mood to do any work. If you do not make a conscious effort these days may occur so often that…
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Finding your peak productivity zone
You may not always think about what affects your productivity but there are many factors that play a role in how productive you can be. Favourable working conditions allow you to get more done while unfavourable ones provide distractions and other obstacles to productivity.
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Open source creative software suite
Adobe Creative Cloud is pretty much the industry standard in design software. However, the cost of these products may be a major barrier to entry for many budding designers.
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3 dangers of silent support
All fans and supporters are usually welcome in business. This tends to be an indication that you are doing something right and encourages you to keep going. There are however 3 dangers of silent support.
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Develop your work ethic in your “bad” job
Let’s face it, it is unlikely that your first employment experience will be your dream job. It is more common to start at an entry level position if you are not working for yourself. Nevertheless, “bad” jobs can be stepping stones to your dream job, even though the negativity surrounding them can be very demotivating.
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5 Lessons businesses can learn from competition
A lot of people are scared of competition because they fear they will lose business. Thoughts such as “what if the competion is cheaper?” or “what if they offer better quality products or services?” tend to creep into the mind of small business owners when someone new enters the industry.
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Success is not only measured by profits
Profits may be the most popular metric of measuring the success of a business venture but it is by no means the only (or the best) method for measuring success. Most start-ups are not profitable at the beginning of operation and many are not profitable for years.
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Don’t be afraid to experiment
Success stories obviously have happy endings but on the path to success these happy endings may seem an unbearable distance away. Creative solutions may have to be devised to overcome obstacles that arise.
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Clean and simple designs
If you follow my work or explore my portfolio you will notice that I like simple and clean designs. This is not a cop out from designing more complex works, but rather a decision based both on personal preference and usability.
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Improvising your workflow
When you get comfortable in an occupation you begin to develop a unique way of getting things done. Through trial and error and experience you develop a workflow which makes your work easier and makes you more productive.