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Awesome Black Friday Deals for Creative Business Owners (2018 Edition)

November 26, 2018November 21, 2018

It’s that time of year again! Can you believe it?! Last time I checked it was February. It’s been a busy, busy year for Ember & Co. I’ve never been a huge fan of the Black Friday frenzy — as a peace-loving introvert, the idea of rushing around a packed store competing for the chance to snatch up a good deal sounds downright exhausting. I’d much rather spend my day off sipping tea by the fireplace. But I also love a …

10 Best Apps for Creative Business Owners

September 10, 2018September 10, 2018

Ever feel like your business is running you, rather than the other way around? I want to share more about my journey from business burnout to business balance — Let’s jump into my list of the 10 best apps for creative business owners!

Which Website Platform is Best for Me? WordPress vs. Squarespace vs. ShowIt

May 21, 2018March 7, 2018

So, you’re thinking about building out a new website…exciting! And now it’s time for you to consider a host, a domain, a website platform…Wordpress vs. Squarespace vs. ShowIt — it can be a little overwhelming! Especially if you’re new to a lot of this. But it’s worth it! Having a strong website presence can do amazing things for your business. It will build your businesses’ reputation, increase brand credibility/professionalism, and give you an incredibly personal, strategic platform to connect with …

Your Comprehensive Guide to Logo File Types

May 21, 2018March 2, 2018

Y’all, I have a really exciting resource to share with you today. Seriously, this is gold. A couple of weeks ago I introduced you to Morgan Stapp. She is an ABSOLUTE gem and a super talented fellow designer. I am so thankful to have met her, and cannot emphasize enough how valuable it is to have a tribe/community of like-minded humans to support and collaborate with. My advice for you today: Find your Morgan. 😉 Now, without further ado, Morgan …

Logo Design for the Non-Designer [FREE Logo Design Checklist]

August 6, 2018September 15, 2017

How do you successfully hire someone to do something that isn’t within your zone of genius? Especially when you have no idea what to look for? My boyfriend and I recently experienced this when we hired contractors for a home renovation project. We knew enough to know that we needed help. However, once we started looking at contractor portfolios, we realized that we knew what we thought looked nice, but we had NO idea who was more trustworthy or proficient …