Money is on my mind!  My start up S.H.A.K.E Works isn't profitable...YET.  In the meantime, bills for day to day life need to be paid.  This is how I'm doing it.  It may give you some ideas on what you could do if you're thinking of starting your own company.

The majority of support I get from my business (engagement and income) is from outside the UK. This trend, along with the content I’m creating and music online communities I’m involved in, is making me think about how clear my speaking is to make myself understood. After reflecting on this, I realise I’ve got some work to do! Here’s why…

As I continue to freelance alongside building my start up company S.H.A.K.E Works, I’ve just started delivering a project to 8 -11 year olds to help them make their own songs ready to perform at Halloween this year! I’ve enjoyed it more than other community music projects I’ve previously done. Here’s why…

After looking at the analytics for my website as well as learning a few things from books I’m learning from at the moment, I decided I need to update my landing page…but it’s veeeeeeery hard. Here’s what I’m doing.

I’ve survived my first year of being freelance! As expected, many ups and downs, trying to make sense of it all. Here’s me attempting to summarise some key things I’ve learnt so far

I’m not well, there is no annual leave, a few days of not building my business is going to set me back a long time…f***. That is what my gut reaction was when I started throwing up (lol), but it actually turned out to be a good thing. Here’s how…

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A hard thing to admit…I’ve been lazy! I used to say I hate writing and after coming across an amazing blog by David C. Baker I realise I need to write more to deepen the understanding of my craft. This is what I mean…

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Been working hard but absent on Social Media for a bit, which for a small business in it’s start up stages feels like I don’t exist…anxiety inducing! I’ve been challenged with time and needed to do something about it. Here’s what I’ve been up to.

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My first project that has been commissioned by an organisation as a freelance creative is out in the world! It’s been fun working with Brighter Sound on this. It got me reflecting on Partnerships in Creative Work. Here are my thoughts on some elements on why I think it’s gone well.

If you make beats, get involved in this Sample Flip Challenge!  Deadline is Tuesday 31st May, 11:59pm (GMT)

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