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Why You Should Be Talking About Organic Reach in 2021 – 6 Things You Can Do To Attract Followers

February 22, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

Organic reach is the amount of traffic that gets to your site without it being paid for or promoted. In a time when people are more wary of big companies […]

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Four Reasons Why Discounting Will Harm Your Business

February 15, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

Have you heard the phrase ‘discounts are a deadly road to ruin’? If you think lowering your prices will save your business, or will boost your income or your customer […]

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Plan And Track Your Finances – Some Tips And Tricks For Taking Control

February 15, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

Being self-employed is hard. Earning a realistic rate is virtually impossible in some industries because there are so many tasks to do where no one is paying you to do […]

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Lockdown And Working From Home – Self-Care Through Routine

February 8, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

Yes, we are still in lockdown and working from home. Some of us have slipped easily into the work from home routine. Others are still struggling to find their way. […]

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Coping With Change – How To Keep Your Sanity When Everyone Else Is Losing Theirs

February 1, 2021by falcieridesigns 1 Comment

When your plans are forceably changed, how do you react? Do you panic, throw your arms up in the air, worry about it? Or do you make a plan, salvage […]

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How To Support Small Businesses In Four Easy Steps

January 25, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

There are lots of ways you can help small traders all around you, but you need to commit to it and think carefully about the wider implications of what and […]

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Don’t Lose Sight Of This Goal in 2021

January 18, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

The pandemic has changed the way we work and this will continue for a while yet. I have spent a lot of time number crunching this year, to understand how […]

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How To Build Your Customer Base In 2021 Without Spending A Penny

January 11, 2021by falcieridesigns 3 Comments

Pay to play continues to be he only way forward for online brands. But not everyone can afford it. So what are the alternatives? Here’s one way to increase your customer base without spending a penny

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3 Things You Should Know About Trading In The UK In 2021

January 4, 2021by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

2021 means, potentially, a lot of changes for small businesses. For many however, the impact will be minimal from an administration perspective. Before you panic and stop trading internationally, it’s […]

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How My Business Survived 2020 And How Yours Can Survive 2021

December 28, 2020by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

No one will remember 2020 as a good year, but things won’t change just because the clock chimes midnight on 31 December (sorry if you were expecting something different). Many […]

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Pricing For Profit – How Not To Lose Money As A Small Creative Business

December 21, 2020by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

Many small businesses are borne out of hobbies where profit margins are not a priority, but if you are trying to earn a living out of what you do, you […]

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4 Ways To Monetise Your Business Without Selling Products

December 14, 2020by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

Not everything you do comes with an hourly rate. You might have supplementary sites for your business which you use to generate interest but people don’t pay for, such as […]

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6 Tips For Working From Home In Winter

December 7, 2020by falcieridesigns Leave a comment

If working from home has become a new way of life for you, winter could be a bit of a shock especially if, like me, you’re affected by changes in […]

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Today felt like the first day of Spring and I am finally starting to come out of my winter lethagy and wondering if work will ever go back to normal. I spent today dealing with the last of my upcycle and recycle stock. Everything is online and I'm coasting it for now. 🀞 #shopsmallonline #shoplocal #lockdown2021 #selfemployedlife #vintagehaberdashery #vintagesewing
I've been neglecting my social media lately. I am always acutely aware when I have been overloaded and quick to redress the balance. Instead I've been detoxing and focusing on some new product ideas (they'll be available soon). Tomorrow is #valentinesday but it's just one day in 365. Whatever you are doing make sure you love yourself first. 'The greatest gift you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return'. πŸ’•
Working from home when you never planned to requires flexibility, resilience and the ability to think outside the box. That said, it's been my lockdown sanity saver.
My parents bought this sledge back in the 1970s when we were kids. It has 'Made in West Germany' stamped on it making it a poignant reminder of different times. It's also still in great condition because we look after stuff. Why would you replace it? It's waiting to be used by the next generation should we get enough snow. πŸ›·β„ #wastenotwantnot #loveyourthings
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Today we were discovering the secrets of the psychology of success. It's something to think about. Especially now because things aren't getting any better. But don't let that stop you.πŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺπŸ’ͺ @e_nation #smallbusinesssupport #onlinelearning #lockdownlearning #shoplocal #madeinmanchester

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